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New research shows hiring an #CareManager has a tremendous overall effect on an older client. 97% of Responsible Party respondents felt that engaging an Aging Life Care Manager had a positive overall effect on the client. They cited keeping them informed about the client’s status as the most common Care Manager function followed by emergency management and medical management. ... All these services work together to set the Responsible Parties’ minds at ease. See how LivHOME improves care by visiting http://bit.ly/2yLfqPu

There is nothing quite like it. This Dutch village doubles as a nursing home for #Alzheimers patients.

Is your elderly loved one unwilling to pursue activities that once brought them joy? Here’s a four-step process that geriatric care managers use to help them re-engage: 1) Identify activities 2) Evaluate the obstacles 3) Research ideas for adaptation... 4) Create an activity schedule See more

Reach out to a person with #dementia today. 64% of people living with dementia feel isolated. 42% of people mistakenly think once a person with #dementia stops recognizing loved ones, they don't benefit a lot from spending time with them.

Need help navigating the complex healthcare system? Research shows 88% of clients believe a #CareManager would be among the first contacts they would make in case of a health care emergency. 83% responded of clients would request care management assistance after returning home from a hospital inpatient stay.... 71% reported their Care Manager assists with discussions during their Doctor’s appointments. 85% of clients reported Care Managers assist in the discussions with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals during a hospital stay.

By the time older adults have lost their ability to make sound financial choices, they’ve also lost the ability to evaluate who they can and can’t trust, An objective Life Care Manager can provide unbiased advice and ensure the best decisions are being made for the older adult.

Talking through difficult conversations with aging parents can be tough, but it’s necessary. These 6 tips make for smoother conversations. 1. Set the stage and plan for a conversation. 2. Schedule a specific window of time. 3. Slow down when talking to your parents.... 4. Create an alliance with authenticity and appreciation. 5. Make a practical plan. 6. Don't do this alone. See more

What's important to usour prioritiesmay not be so crucial to our elderly parents. When we make decisions for them, we have to look at the situations through their lenses and take into account what matters most to them. Here are 3 steps to help you decide what’s right for your aging parents:... 1) Start Early 2) Formalize Your Parents' Wishes 3) Always Do What Your Parents Would Want #AgingWell #ElderCare

What should you do if you mention elder care services to your elderly parent, and they respond with a resounding NO? Is there a way to help them accept the assistance they need? #Caregiving #Resistance #ElderCare

It’s the best-kept secret in long-term care. Learn the costs, fees, and services of a geriatric care manager, then get a list of questions you need to ask to select the right fit for your family. #GeriatricCareManager #AgingLifeCareProfessional

It’s no secret. We all want our parents to stay in their homes rather than move into a facility. It's important to understand just how much they value their independence. ... Help preserve their individual rights of choice and autonomy.

Is your loved one struggling to live independently at home? Learn how to evaluate their in-home capabilities using an Activities of Daily Living Checklist. #HomeCare #ADLs #IADLs

Is there a process to grieving an everyday loss? #Seniors are constantly bombarded with loss: loss of purpose, identity, independence, functionality, mobilitythe list goes on. Here's what you can do...