Cleveland Elder Care Answers Blog

The CarePlan Care Managers‘ Cleveland Elder Care Answers Blog is a great opportunity to gain knowledge in the area of care for loved ones. Offering the advice, information as well as solutions to some of the toughest descisions we all have to make. with this in mind, take time to scroll through the variety of articles that our CareBlog provides.

Geriatric Care vs. Adult Care: The Best for Mom

Our parents guide us through navigating the healthcare system from birth. Throughout our lives, we meet various specialists. We eventually take on our own healthcare responsibilities. As time goes on,…
Dentures sitting on a white table with a teal A pair of dentures are sitting on a white table with a teal toothbrush in front of them.

Denture Care: How to Make Your Dentures Last

As we get older, our chances of needing dentures increase. Unfortunately, dentures are not cheap, but they help us eat and speak. Thankfully, proper denture care can help them last…
An older male in glasses and a long-sleeved blue shirt face a younger woman in an afro and yellow cardigan. She is helping him do physical exercise, possibly in memory care.

Memory Care: Get Mom and Dad Expert Help

The time has come for you to consider memory care for your family member. They likely have a memory impairment, like Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. You notice…

Aging Life Care Association

The Experts in Aging Well
  • Seven Signs That an Aging Parent Needs Help
    by Laura Sanchez on September 5, 2024 at 6:11 PM

    Does your aging parent need help? As an Aging Life Care™ advisor, I know how fiercely older adults want to maintain their independence. Many feel that their adult children don’t understand them or are making something out of nothing — a fall, a burnt pot, a call from the police station. They make promises to … Continue reading Seven Signs That an Aging Parent Needs Help → The post Seven Signs That an Aging Parent Needs Help appeared first on Aging Life Care Association.

  • A Daughter’s Perspective on Senior Living
    by Laura Sanchez on August 27, 2024 at 9:07 PM

    Written by: Mary Ann Buckley MSW, LCSW-C I have assisted many older adults in making moves to senior communities over the last 20 years. Last month I assisted my own mother in moving to a senior living community. Discussing the move, finding the perfect community, planning for, and making the actual move took on a … Continue reading A Daughter’s Perspective on Senior Living → The post A Daughter’s Perspective on Senior Living appeared first on Aging Life Care Association.

  • What Distinguishes an Aging Life Care Manager from Other Geriatric Care Managers?
    by Laura Sanchez on August 12, 2024 at 10:23 PM

    What is Aging Life Care Management? Aging Life Care Management, also known as geriatric care management, focuses on improving the quality of life for older adults and their families through comprehensive planning and management of care needs. This involves addressing not only health concerns but also financial, legal, and social aspects to ensure the well-being … Continue reading What Distinguishes an Aging Life Care Manager from Other Geriatric Care Managers? → The post What Distinguishes an Aging Life Care Manager from Other Geriatric Care Managers? appeared first on Aging Life Care Association.

  • Six things you can do right now to prevent falls at home
    by ALCAmarcom on July 29, 2024 at 8:50 AM

    The CDC reports one in four Americans aged 65 and older falls each year. With more seniors choosing to age in place and stay at home, the risk of falling increases. Here are some areas you can examine in your home right now to reduce the risk of falls.   Tips to prevent falls at … Continue reading Six things you can do right now to prevent falls at home → The post Six things you can do right now to prevent falls at home appeared first on Aging Life Care Association.

  • Tips for Rightsizing not Downsizing
    by Laura Sanchez on July 11, 2024 at 6:22 PM

    Practical Tips from an Expert As many aging adults face the prospect of leaving their homes for smaller living spaces, there are a few key strategies that can make the transition happen in a much less stressful and smooth fashion. I like to think of it as rightsizing, not downsizing. by Marie LeBlanc, BS, MBA … Continue reading Tips for Rightsizing not Downsizing → The post Tips for Rightsizing not Downsizing appeared first on Aging Life Care Association.

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