Helping older adults and their families determine, coordinate, and manage care needs.
I Just Became a Caregiver…Now What?
Not many people plan to be a caregiver – it’s usually as a result of an emergency, injury, or diagnosis – and yet it’s a role many of us take on at some point in our lives. Learn how Laura adjusted to her new role as her mother’s caregiver after a diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and how a care manager helped guide her through.
Autumn Holidays and Awareness
October is chock-full of different celebrations, holidays, and observations, from the serious to just plain silly. Here are some you may or may not be familiar with as well as helpful resources and toolkits to help you observe them.
Helping Older Adults and Their Families Determine, Coordinate, and Manage Care Needs
A care manager can be your advocate and guide you and your family through every step of the aging journey. Learn how Coyle Care Management and Consulting helped Angie determine, coordinate, and manage her aging mother’s care needs when she stopped taking care of herself.
Hiring a Private-Duty Caregiver? What Families Need to Know
Senior care is not a one-size-fits-all operation, so it’s important to research and consider all options before making a decision. In this post we’re discussing private-duty caregivers, the factors that are important to consider and the benefits you stand to gain.
Wisdom of Our Elders
For thousands of years, humans have relied on the knowledge and wisdom of their elders. Older adults who have ‘been there and done that’ can offer important guidance and key life lessons to younger people dealing with life’s many challenges. Here are some pearls of wisdom from seniors that can inspire us all.
Alternative Medicine: What Sources Can You Believe?
The internet is filled with inaccurate or misleading medical information, along with promoters of all kinds of alternative medical treatments and supplements. How can you evaluate whether an alternative medicine or treatment is valid?
Mind Your Mental Health
Physical and emotional health are closely linked together, as well as to satisfaction and contentment you experience in life. No one is free of hardships in this life, but there are healthy ways you can choose to manage those problems that help more than hurt. Here’s the list we give our senior clients when struggling with mental health as they age.
Spring Cleaning Basics
For seniors who do not have the proper physical strength or find it difficult to keep on task, deep spring cleaning can be a challenge. Learn how Sandy enlisted the help of her granddaughter and kept things easy with a room-to-room list. We even included a great cleaning solution you can make yourself free of harsh chemicals!
What Do Food Labels Really Mean?
There are many myths and misconceptions about nutrition and food labels. As a care manager, I help some of my clients with their meal planning and have found that it’s easy for seniors — and consumers in general — to be led astray by clever marketing and fancy packaging.
Listen to Your Heart for American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, a national campaign to raise awareness about heart health and urge Americans to lower their risk for heart disease. Here you can find important information and resources to make sure you’re listening to your heart and know what warning signs to look for.