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Parents are to be respected, and we can help by choosing wise words that retain their dignity. #AgingWell

Can you see the early warning signs a client needs help? Here are four steps to better understand your elderly client's condition... and determine if they need in home care. #HomeCare #AgingWell

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.

When long-distance #caregiving isn't enough, consider hiring a geriatric care manager, also known as an aging life care manager. They provide on-the-ground care, from home visits to assisted-living oversight to hiring and overseeing caregivers, to accompanying parents or loved ones on doctor visits.

This is such a sad story. Financial exploitation of the elderly is not unusual. That the perpetrator of the crime was a relative isn't either.

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In case of a natural disaster, do you have a backup plan for an older adult? Many are unable to manage the situation alone. Always hire a Life Care Manager to create a Plan of Care and keep an eye on the situation at all times. You won't regret it.

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

Assisted Living Vacancy Updates in Santa Barbara area - November 2020

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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

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A geriatric care manager can help seniors get unstuck and create a long-term care plan. Here's how. #AgingWell #HomeCare #CarePlan

Has your older client been missing appointments? Has she forgotten to pay invoices? Read our practical advice for working with aging clients... #AgingWell #Partners

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What may cause a senior to move? Our very own Amy Burfitt shares the value of having an #AgingLifeCare professional by the family's side. Great discussion ladies!

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.

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.