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Are You Anxious About Providing Care to an Aging Parent or Loved One?
Taking on the role of a caregiver for an aging parent or loved one can bring about a range of emotions, including anxiety. It's important...

Layla Adawieh
Jun 12, 20233 min read


What to Expect When Caring for an Aging Parent or Relative - Hard Truths Edition
The real challenges of caregiving often go undiscussed, likely due to guilt or shame. Working with aging people and their families, we...

Layla Adawieh
Jun 7, 20233 min read


Providing End-of-Life Care to an Aging Loved One: A Guide for Caregivers
As our parents or loved-ones age, it's natural to start thinking about end-of-life care. This can be an emotional and challenging topic...

Layla Adawieh
May 28, 20233 min read


People Report THESE As The Biggest Challenges of Caring For An Aging Relative
Caring for an aging parent or relative is a role that can be as taxing as it is noble. Being a caregiver to an older person is assumed to...

Layla Adawieh
May 23, 20233 min read


Ageism and Stereotypes about Elders
As the years pass and we get older, it’s not unusual to feel a bit ostracized by society simply because of our age. From jokes about...
Senior Steps
May 15, 20232 min read


Sleep and Dementia: Why a Good Night's Rest is Important as We Age
Getting enough sleep - especially consistent, good-quality sleep - can be a challenge. Even worse, many aspects of our culture discourage...

Layla Adawieh
May 11, 20233 min read


Elder Financial Abuse and What to Look out for
Elder Financial abuse is a serious problem that affects millions of older adults every year, funneling millions of dollars from the...
Senior Steps
May 3, 20233 min read


The Link Between Elderly Depression and Heart Disease
More and more recent medical studies have been showing strong links between mental and physical health in seniors as well as the general...
Layla Adawieh
Apr 25, 20233 min read


The Increasing Cost of Elder Care and How to Manage
Getting to retirement age is an accomplishment in and of itself. Working for decades and saving up to be able to enjoy the post-work life...
Senior Steps
Apr 16, 20232 min read


Caring For An Older Parent Or Relative With Dementia
Providing care for an aging parent or relative with dementia can be a challenging journey, logistically and emotionally. As a Geriatric...
Layla Adawieh
Apr 11, 20233 min read


Simple Ways of Showing Appreciation For Our Elderly Loved Ones
When you find your relationship with an aging parent or loved one becoming increasingly focused on caretaking, it’s important to develop...

Layla Adawieh
Apr 6, 20233 min read


Geriatric Care Managers Are a Game-Changer For Senior Healthcare
Recently, the United States has seen a significant rise in percentage of seniors in its population. Adults over 65 are living longer,...

Layla Adawieh
Apr 2, 20233 min read


Whole-Foods Diet For Older Adults
Many of us have complicated relationships with food. It has a very direct, and very significant impact on every aspect of our health,...

Layla Adawieh
Mar 23, 20233 min read


Understanding Health Insurance for Elders
As part of our role as Geriatric Care Managers, navigating the complex financial aspects of elder healthcare is at the forefront of the...
Senior Steps
Mar 16, 20233 min read


Coping with Grief and Loss in Seniors
As we go through our lives, experiencing grief and sadness at the loss of a friend or family member can be stressful and traumatic. For...
Senior Steps
Mar 9, 20233 min read


When Is It Time To Get Care For Your Elderly Loved One?
When thinking of healthy, happy aging, most people picture themselves aging in place. Their goal, most likely, is to stay in their home,...

Layla Adawieh
Mar 5, 20233 min read


Conversations With Older Adults About Caregiving And Power of Attorney
For many older adults, some of the realities of aging seem to come on too fast, unexpectedly. As a now elderly person, you may find...

Layla Adawieh
Feb 19, 20232 min read


Is Taking Care of An Elderly Parent or Relative Causing You to Burn Out?
Let’s think of this common scenario: You are an adult with a family of your own, juggling working a full-time job, handling childcare,...

Layla Adawieh
Feb 14, 20233 min read


What is a Geriatric Care Manager?
When a parent or older loved one starts to experience problems with memory, physical or mental health issues, or a life-altering decrease...

Layla Adawieh
Feb 4, 20233 min read


Worrisome Changes In An Aging Parent Or Relative
Working with seniors and their families, our team often has a spike in inquiries from adult children regarding their aging parents or...

Layla Adawieh
Jan 28, 20233 min read
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