Caregiving Corner Care Management & Counseling

05/26/2026

Solutions to hearing loss - Hearing loss is a common problem that comes with age. And it is often a frustrating experience for both the older adult and those around them. Luckily there are many ways to improve communication and understanding.

Hearing loss is a common problem that comes with age. And it is often a frustrating experience for both the older adult and those around them. Luckily there are many ways to improve communication and understanding.

05/21/2026

Preparing for in-home care - Bringing in outside help for an aging loved one can take a lot of weight off your shoulders as a family caregiver. Before the help begins, there are several things to consider and communicate clearly about, including safety, routines, and backup plans.

Bringing in outside help for an aging loved one can take a lot of weight off your shoulders as a family caregiver. Before the help begins, there are several things to consider and communicate clearly about, including safety, routines, and backup plans.

05/15/2026

If the person you care for is struggling with seemingly simple tasks such as eating, dressing, or getting up or down from a chair, an occupational therapist may be able to help. They can recommend changes to help your loved one remain independent and do the things they enjoy.

05/06/2026

When to hire an Aging Life Care™ Manager - How do you know when it's the right time to ask for help? Whether you're noticing changes in yourself as you age or simply want a thoughtful plan in place, building the right support team today can make tomorrow's decision making calmer and clearer.

How do you know when it's the right time to ask for help? Whether you're noticing changes in yourself as you age or simply want a thoughtful plan in place, building the right support team today can make tomorrow's decision making calmer and clearer.

05/05/2026

Mealtime and dementia - Caring for someone with dementia can make mealtimes challenging. Small changes, such as reducing noise and simplifying the table, can help make eating easier and less stressful.

Caring for someone with dementia can make mealtimes challenging. Small changes, such as reducing noise and simplifying the table, can help make eating easier and less stressful.

04/28/2026

Helping a loved one pay bills - It can be tough for older adults to hand over control of their finances to family members. At the same time, they might also need some extra help staying on top of monthly payments. Luckily, there are techniques and tools you can use to keep things running smoothly.

It can be tough for older adults to hand over control of their finances to family members. At the same time, they might also need some extra help staying on top of monthly payments. Luckily, there are techniques and tools you can use to keep things running smoothly.

04/21/2026

Preventing caregiver burnout - As common as it is to be stressed while caring for an aging loved one, the potential for "vital exhaustion"—burnout—should be taken seriously. Doing your best to avoid it is important for yourself and for those who rely on you.

As common as it is to be stressed while caring for an aging loved one, the potential for "vital exhaustion"—burnout—should be taken seriously. Doing your best to avoid it is important for yourself and for those who rely on you.

04/14/2026

Do you know their wishes? - It might be uncomfortable to talk to your loved one about their preferences for life-sustaining treatment. No one likes to think about worst-case scenarios. But it's very important that their desires be understood and documented should they ever be unable to speak for themselves.

It might be uncomfortable to talk to your loved one about their preferences for life-sustaining treatment. No one likes to think about worst-case scenarios. But it's very important that their desires be understood and documented should they ever be unable to speak for themselves

04/10/2026

Your "young-old" years are an opportunity to shape the future on your terms. By starting conversations now with your family or trusted decision makers about roles, healthcare wishes, finances, and more, you create clarity for yourself and the people who may one day support you. Early planning leads to calmer, values-based decisions later.

Your "young-old" years are an opportunity to shape the future on your terms. By starting conversations now with your family or trusted decision makers about roles, healthcare wishes, finances, and more, you create clarity for yourself and the people who may one day support you. Early planning leads....

04/09/2026

Is it time to do some spring cleaning in the medicine cabinet? April 25 is National Drug Take Back Day. Learn more about safe disposal methods for drugs that are no longer needed.

04/08/2026

More and more of our lives are online now, including those of older adults. That can be helpful … until a relative becomes incapacitated and no one knows their passwords. Taking time for digital planning now can save family caregivers from big headaches later.