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I help adults who support their aging parents NAVIGATE these transitions with a sense of assurance. Hello and thank you for visiting. My name is Amy Spring.

I am passionate about the elderly community and adult caregivers. As a licensed physical therapist and healthcare leader for 30+ years in various settings such a Home Care and Skilled Nursing facilities, I have witnessed the need for adult caregivers to have guidance, education and support to help navigate the various transitions both in their life but also the life of their loved elderly family member.

29/08/2024

“I don’t even want to think about it.”

That’s what a client told me recently. We often feel prepared until the moment we're not—especially when it comes to our aging parents.

A professional balancing a demanding career, suddenly thrust into a crisis when her father fell ill. The rush of emotions, from worry to overwhelm, was palpable. Together, we navigated the storm:

We tackled the emotional weight first, providing her with strategies to manage her stress and stay focused. We ensured she had seamless communication with her father's healthcare team, keeping her informed and involved despite the distance.

All necessary legal and medical documents were organized swiftly to cut through red tape. We connected her with community resources and local caregivers, making sure her father’s daily needs were promptly met. We also reviewed and updated his home safety to prevent future incidents.

This thoughtful planning helped transform her panic into confidence, allowing her to manage her father's care effectively while continuing to excel in her career.

Feeling overwhelmed or unsure about managing elder care from afar? DM me and let's chat.

I’m here to help you handle both the emotional and practical sides of elder support with compassion and efficiency.

Let’s chat and tailor a plan that brings peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

28/08/2024

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

Effective communication is a linchpin in managing care for your aging parents, especially during unexpected situations. Here are key steps to ensure seamless coordination:

𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐲: Prioritize who should be contacted first in various scenarios—whether it’s family, caregivers, or medical professionals.

𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲: Utilize apps and shared digital documents to keep critical information accessible to all who need it.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: Schedule regular updates with everyone involved in your parent's care to keep information current and accurate.

Staying connected and informed reduces the chaos of emergencies and helps you focus on what's important—supporting your loved ones effectively.

If you're looking for tools or need advice on how to stay connected with your family, aging parents, or loved ones, I'm here to help.

Drop me a DM to discuss strategies tailored to your unique situation.

22/08/2024

𝐘𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬

Yesterday was Senior Citizen Day, but the celebration doesn’t have to stop there. It’s a perfect reminder to honor the incredible wisdom, resilience, and contributions of our older generation every day.

Our seniors have paved the way for us with their life experiences, stories, and sacrifices.

Whether it's a parent, grandparent, or a cherished elder in your community, take a moment today to show them how much they mean to you.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:

Reach out and connect. Give them a call, visit them, or share a meal together. Ask them about their favorite memories or lessons they’ve learned—it’s a gift of connection for both of you.

Let’s keep celebrating the legacy they’ve created and continue to support them with the respect and care they deserve.

21/08/2024

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐲: 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

What if, instead of gratitude, your attempt to help your aging parent is met with anger?

It’s tough, but it happens more often than you think. Their anger might not be about you—it could be driven by fear, frustration, or a sense of lost independence.

Here’s how you can approach these moments with empathy:

Pause and reflect on your intentions. Before responding, take a moment to consider what you really want for them and for your relationship. This helps you stay focused on what truly matters and approach the conversation with care.

Listen to their story. Instead of reacting, gently ask, "Can you tell me more about what you're feeling?" This opens the door for them to share the real emotions behind their anger, helping you understand what’s really going on.

Create a safe space. Let them know it’s okay to be upset, and that you’re here to support them, not take away their independence. By showing that you care, you make it easier for them to express their true feelings.

Difficult conversations are part of this journey. By approaching them with patience and empathy, you can turn moments of anger into opportunities for deeper connection.

Remember, if the conversation escalates into shouting or elevated arguments, it’s time to step away. This isn’t healthy for either of you and may be a sign that it’s time to involve a neutral third party to help guide the discussion.

Private message me if you would like to have a conversation.

16/08/2024

𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭: 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬

A client recently shared a story that might sound all too familiar. He was trying to help his parents log in to their insurance portal—simple, right?

𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐮𝐩:

1. The verification code was 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞, the one connected to the wall. (it needs to be a mobile phone)

2. Their 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝, and they didn’t update it with the insurance provider.

3. When they tried to make a necessary change, they discovered it had to be done through the employer (not the insurance company) that originally provided the insurance (𝟐𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐨).

Now, I don’t know about you, but if your parents have been retired for a while, do they even know who to contact at their former employer? It took some serious sleuthing to sort this out.

This situation caused so much stress and overwhelm—not just for the seniors, but for their adult children too.

𝐓𝐢𝐩: Make sure your parents’ contact information is up-to-date with their insurance provider (or any bills), especially their cell phone and an email they actually check.

𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞-𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 to come directly from the consumer or through the vendor that sold it to them. It might save you all a lot of headaches!

15/08/2024

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫, 𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥, 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝:Jennifer is a nurse with a demanding career and an aging mother who needed more support. She felt overwhelmed trying to juggle everything without sacrificing her career or personal life.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐈𝐭:
*Identified her key stressors and prioritized them into manageable tasks.
*We created a plan that aligned with her work schedule and her mother’s needs.
*Implemented strategies for effective communication with her family.
*Established a support system to ensure she and her mom had the resources needed for peace of mind.

𝐎𝐇𝐇𝐇- 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫 (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬)? I helped her family save 7K immediately by knowing questions to ask and how to advocate effectively for the services rendered.

If you’re a busy professional who wants peace of mind while supporting your aging parents, I’d love to chat.

𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧, 𝐬𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲, 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦.

This is a no-pressure call, so there’s nothing to lose.

If you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed and are finally ready for relief, book a call through the link below!

14/08/2024

Emotions are a natural part of supporting an aging loved one. Whether it’s frustration, guilt, or sadness, these feelings can sometimes catch us off guard.

One of the most important things you can do is to acknowledge your emotions. Take a moment to really feel what you’re experiencing before you respond. This simple pause can help you approach the situation with more empathy and patience, leading to better conversations and stronger connections with your loved one.

Remember, it's okay to feel—it's part of the journey.

13/08/2024

"𝐈 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐰𝐞'𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡..."

My client, a dedicated professional, found herself in constant arguments with her aging father whenever they spoke. She was trying to help, but each conversation seemed to end in frustration.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡? They were both hurting but forgot to share what really mattered—their feelings.

𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝—scared of losing her father, scared of not being able to make the changes he needed quickly enough. Guilt weighed heavily on her, knowing she couldn’t be there as often as she wanted. The sadness of seeing her father age was overwhelming.

On the other side, her father felt like he was losing his independence. Every offer of help felt like a reminder of what he could no longer do on his own. He wasn’t just resisting; he was ashamed to admit that he needed help and afraid of being a burden.

When they reached out to me, we focused on turning these difficult conversations into heartfelt, calm discussions. I guided her on how to ask the right questions—questions that opened the door to honest communication and allowed them to truly understand each other's fears and needs. Together, we worked on sharing those difficult emotions, getting to the crux of their concerns.

As they began to openly share their feelings, their conversations shifted from tension to teamwork. They were able to implement support that not only met practical needs but also strengthened their bond, giving each of them the understanding and help they needed.

If you’re finding it hard to communicate with your aging parents, remember that the right approach can transform your conversations. I’m here to help guide you through it.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐃𝐌 for support in fostering these crucial discussions.

08/08/2024

HEY!

On a Scale of 0-5- 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬- I am knowledgeable about the resources and services available to support me and my aging parent.

This is 1 question we have on the 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐙 to identify areas to help you have some harmony when supporting an aging parent.

Take the QUIZ...LINK below.

07/08/2024

I just put together a free 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐙 to give you a clearer picture of where you currently stand in your journey and identify key areas that might need attention.

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐙 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰!

05/08/2024

Excited to share that 𝐖𝐈𝐒𝐄-𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 was featured in the Boston Herald! Check it out! Thank you to everyone that has been so supportive on this journey!

01/08/2024

Three Things That Will Cause You Stress if Something Happens to Mom or Dad

❌ Not having essential medical information at your fingertips. Are you scrambling to find your parents' medical records, medication lists, or insurance information when an emergency arises? Yeah, don’t do that! Ensure all essential medical information is organized and easily accessible. Keep both digital and physical copies where you can quickly find them.

❌ Disorganized legal documents. Stop waiting until a crisis to locate important documents like Power of Attorney, healthcare proxies, and wills. Searching for these under duress can be overwhelming and time-consuming. Organize all legal documents now and ensure you know exactly where they are. Consider storing them in a secure, cloud-based service for easy access.

❌ No emergency contacts or plan. Not having a list of emergency contacts or a clear plan of action can leave you feeling helpless and isolated during a crisis. Create a list of emergency contacts, including family members, neighbors, and local services.

Develop a clear emergency plan and communicate it with all involved parties to avoid chaos when it matters most.

Being unprepared can turn an already stressful situation into a chaotic one. Taking steps now to organize and plan can save you time, money, and a lot of emotional turmoil.

If you need help preparing and organizing this crucial information, send me a private DM.

Let’s ensure you’re ready to support your parents effectively, no matter what happens.

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