Helping older adults and their families determine, coordinate, and manage care needs.
Fall Prevention Awareness Week: Recognizing the Significance of Proactive Measures in Fall Prevention
Fall Prevention Awareness Week: Recognizing the Significance of Proactive Measures in Fall Prevention
Fall Prevention Week: Making Your Home Safer: Modifications to Prevent Trips and Falls
Fall Prevention Week: Making Your Home Safer: Modifications to Prevent Trips and Falls
Planning for Aging in Your 50s is Beneficial to Your Family and Your Future Care
Use our FREE checklist to plan ahead for your future care! Proactively planning for aging in our 50s, well before the point where significant decisions become necessary, is a highly prudent and compassionate step. At this stage of life, individuals are generally more cognitively and physically capable of making informed, thoughtful decisions about their own futures.
The Simple Importance of Clear Hearing
Do you feel like a part of the conversation has been slipping away?
For Mindy, it was a lonely feeling to be excluded from the conversations of family and friends when her hearing started to get worse. At Coyle Care Management, we understand that hearing loss can take away a feeling of connectedness with our loved ones.
With our help, Mindy was able to find the perfect hearing aid solution that was lightweight, and comfortable, and gave her the opportunity to join back in on conversations with family and friends.
Discover how we can help you or your loved ones improve their quality of life with a custom care plan to meet their needs. Give us a call and start your journey today!
Summer Nutrition — Cool & Healthy
When summer days are hot and full of activity, it is important to remember to stay properly hydrated and maintain nutrition. This can be especially difficult for aging family members who may run out of energy when it’s time to take care of their own needs. Here are some recipe ideas to make cool treats that help with hydration and nutrition.
Sue Coyle, COTA, BA, CMC: Integrating Occupational Therapy Background Into Geriatric Care Management
How does your background benefit your clients? “Having a unique background as both an Occupational Therapist and Certified Geriatric Care Manager helps me look at the big picture when helping aging parents and their families in the Fox Cities area including Appleton and Green Bay. As I work with clients, I’m focusing on their holistic quality of life including independence, mobility, and support systems that maintain their standard of living.”
The Importance of Balancing Your Needs and Responsibilities as a Caregiver
When a loved one becomes disabled, develops a chronic condition, or encounters aging challenges, it often falls to one or two family members to take on the responsibility of providing care. Caring for a loved one can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it can also take a significant toll on your physical, emotional, and mental health. It’s essential for caregivers to acknowledge their own needs and take care of themselves.
Why Older Adults May Lose their Appetite and What Can be Done About It
Older adults may experience a loss of appetite due to a variety of factors, including changes in their bodies, underlying medical conditions, medication side effects, and emotional or psychological factors. Thankfully, there are several strategies that can be helpful for seniors who experience a change in appetite.
Does Dad Know Best?
While often heart attacks are distinctive and sudden, sometimes they symptoms come on more gradually. Though sometimes people experiencing subtle symptoms may be hesitant to express concern or head to the hospital, but if there’s even a chance someone is having a heart attack it’s better to act immediately and seek treatment.
You’re Not Guilty or Obligated
Caregivers often experience and carry around undeserved guilt, and this can make the caregiving role even more stressful than it already is. Caregiving often brings feelings of sadness, stress, and grief in addition to guilt, and it can be hard for caregivers to admit they’re having a hard time. Although it can be difficult to deal with, these feelings are normal and there are things that can be done to help overcome them.
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