A•bridge: Aging Life Care Management

01/21/2026

I thoroughly enjoyed presenting at the Oconee/Athens Senior Resource Network meeting yesterday. We focused our discussion on a sample case study to highlight how we all collaborate together to problem solve and improve the lives of the people we assist. What a great way to start off the new year 2026!

01/09/2026

Creating an Emergency Room "go bag" is a proactive way to stay ahead of a potential emergency. This way you can stay focused when time is critical and you need to focus on the problem at hand. The bag should include updated medical documents (medication lists, contacts, advance directives), phone charger, and essentials. Avoid valuables that could be lost or stolen.

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01/02/2026

As you set goals for the new year, creating an advance directive is a powerful step. It ensures your healthcare wishes are honored if you can’t speak for yourself. An estate planning or elder law attorney can help draft the document, and an experienced Abridge Care Manager can help you or your family facilitate your wishes if you are unable to.

Creating an advance directive is one of the most caring steps you can take for yourself and your family. By writing down your healthcare wishes now, you ensure that your values guide your care if you ever can't speak for yourself.

12/12/2025

Staying on top of your job while caring for an aging loved one can feel like a nonstop juggling act. The push and pull of duties and commitments at home and work may leave you stretched thin and worried about dropping a critical ball. You are not alone.

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11/30/2025

As many families gather for the holidays, adults in the 'sandwich generation' who are caring for aging parents while raising children often feel the pressure more than ever. Nearly 1 in 4 adults are juggling these dual roles, and the emotional and logistical strain can intensify this time of year.

A professional care manager can ease that burden by coordinating care, advocating for aging parents, and helping families plan proactively so holiday gatherings feel less overwhelming and more meaningful.

Bringing in support isn’t just practical, it’s an act of care for your parents, your children, and yourself. Let this season be one where you don’t have to do it all alone.

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Adults in the 'sandwich generation' who are caring for aging parents while raising children, often feel the pressure more than others. Nearly 1 in 4 adults a...

10/07/2025

Aging is a shared journey, experienced in deeply personal ways. Too often, we define it by decline, when in truth, one lost ability doesn’t erase a lifetime of skills, resilience, and wisdom.

Aging is a shared journey, experienced in deeply personal ways. Too often, we define it by decline, when in truth, one lost ability doesn’t erase a lifetime ...

09/24/2025

Whether you’re balancing work, family, and caregiving, or just trying to hold it all together, you deserve support, too.

If you’re searching for guidance on caring for a parent or looking for resources and encouragement around help with elder care, you don’t have to do it all by yourself.

Caring for a parent can feel like an invisible weight. It's one that you carry with love, but also with exhaustion. If you’ve ever told yourself “I should be...

09/01/2025

Proud to announce becoming a Certified Senior Advisor with the Society of Certified Senior Advisors to our credentials. Earning this designation is a honor and a great achievement! Learn more about this passionate organization of highly ethical professionals serving seniors at www.csa.us

Congratulations to the incredible individuals who earned their Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® designation this August! Your dedication to enhancing the lives of older adults will surely make a significant impact. Cheers to our 21 new CSAs!

08/13/2025

We led a vibrant discussion yesterday at the Parkinson's disease support group hosted at St. Mary's Hospital in Greensboro. Thank you to Jackie Gruszynski, SLP for coordinating this event!

08/06/2025

Join OLLI- Osher Life Long Learning Institute and me on Wednesday, August 20th as we discuss Solo Aging. Learn how to build your village!


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Aging comes to us all. What makes solo aging different is the need to be more proactive about arranging for help. Twenty-two percent of older adults acknowle...

06/02/2025

Invitation: Discussion with OLLI@UGA Aging Well SIG
“Who and where can I turn to if I need help dealing with physical and/or cognitive challenges?”

Navigating the Aging Services Sector
Friday, June 13th at 1:30 pm at Oconee Public Library, Wire Park, Watkinsville

Discussion leader Abbie Vogt, Director Abridge Aging Life Care Management
Hosted by Peter Balsamo, Moderator of OLLI@UGA Aging Well SIG

NOTE: It’s important but not required to read the following articles before the June 13th meeting to prepare yourself for informed discussion —

Article: In the U.S., not even $11,000 a month can buy you dignity

"After watching my father’s struggle in a system that values profit over compassion, I wonder: how much longer will we accept a future where most of us lose our sense of human worth in old age" -Laura Fraser

Article: What My Mother's Alzheimer's Taught Me About Preparing for My Own Aging

"I learned the importance of staying socially connected and financially planning for my future the hard way" -Leslie Vooris

Article: More Pressure on Families. Nearly Half of US are on the Brink of a Caregiving Emergency

"A new study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found nearly half of America's states are on the brink of a caregiving emergency. Note specific details about the impact in the State of Georgia."-Madeline Mitchell & Carlie Procell

Book — The Complete Eldercare Planner: Where to Start, Which Questions to Ask, and How to Find Help. Revised & Updated 4th Edition. By Joy Loverde. Available at the Athens-Clarke County Library

Discussion meeting sponsored by the

OLLI@UGA Aging Well Shared Interest Group (SIG)

05/15/2025

May is Aging Life™ Care Month. There are two more, small group sessions free to join to learn more about how the Abridge team and fellow ALCMs can assist you in the aging journey.
Click the link below to learn more:
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