From Maryville University, critical information on how to identify signs of Elder Abuse, and how to prevent this egregious and often unreported behavior that affects 1 in 10 Americans over 60: Elder abuse has become a serious and growing issue in the United States. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), about
This week’s guest blog is courtesy of Hazel Bridges from AgingWellness. As we near mid-century, 83 million people will consist of the 65+ demographic as projected by the Census Bureau. The best advice, as offered in this piece: Plan now. Don’t Tarnish Your Golden Years, Plan Ahead Now You plan for dinner. You
From the Remington Report: Third Leading Cause of Readmissions Are Falls **Thank you to Tasha Beauchamp for sending this Article September 21 (the first day of “fall”) is National Fall Prevention Awareness Day. To honor that, here are the findings of an interesting study from University of Michigan. For people over age 65: Overall, falls were
I recently discovered this book: Dementia Dolls: A Daughter’s Story written by Mary Ann Kampfe. A Jersey native, Mary Ann chronicles caring for her mother, Josephine, diagnosed with dementia. In Chapter One, she writes: Mom and I throw everything we have at the world. Give us a void of any kind, and we will
The Hottest Career Trend of the Decade: Aging Life Care™ ManagementJullie Gray, MSW, LICSW, CMC & Lisa Mayfield, MA LMHC, CMC, GMHS One of the hottest career trends in the next decade isn’t found in the tech sector, it can’t be outsourced overseas or automated, and it offers endless possibilities for advancement and
Fantastic article circulating on PR Web: Reduce the Risk of Isolation with Resources and Support from Aging Life Care Professionals TUCSON, Ariz. (PRWEB) June 28, 2019 As we age, there may be barriers for elders that prohibit social activity and engagement. Spouses and friends pass away, mobility becomes more difficult, and driving is no
Author Interview: Part II Denise discusses Irene, the centerpiece of The Stemwinder, establishing boundaries with clients, and how taking the leap to publish her story was a rebirth. Irene’s story starts off with a near-fatal car accident. What was the initial prognosis after she came out of emergency surgery? DV: No one
Author Interview: Part I Denise reflects on her debut memoir, The Stemwinder: Stories of a Faithful Care Manager. She discusses the writing process, why the general public still remains largely unaware of what care managers do, and the inspiration behind her work. Going into this project did you know what you wanted
Here’s the first official write-up from the non-fiction book reviewer world: SMS Nonfiction Book Reviews The Stemwinder
From Delphi Health Group: Having insurance should help families to afford addiction care, especially if that insurance plan is in compliance with the ACA. That law includes regulations that require insurance companies to cover the cost of addiction treatment at a coverage level similar to those used for people who have another health issue.
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