Helping older adults and their families determine, coordinate, and manage care needs.
Client Stories
Martha’s Move
Martha needed to find a place to live after her discharge from the hospital. She knew independent living was no longer an option with her current health situation, but didn’t know how to find what she needed. Coyle Care Management knew how to help.
Keeping Jerry at Home
Jerry was a widower with a strained relationship with his sons. His community began noticing strange and inappropriate behavior, and when his mental capacity was called into question Coyle Care Management intervened.
Marie & John: The Young Couple
Bob lived alone in his own home with early dementia. Marie lived the closest to him, so she and her husband John became his primary caregivers. When the stress of managing both their lives and Bob’s became too much to handle, Coyle Care Management was ready to help.
Testimonials
Sue acted as a sensitive mediator and helped my family to put aside our different opinions and focus on what’s best for each of our parents.
Sue’s knowledge and expertise in Elder Care is so extensive and helpful in this process.
It’s so nice to know that I can be across the country, but have an advocate and navigator for my Mom’s care and well-being, as it provides reassurance in long-distance caregiving.
You’ve been wonderful in helping us through this difficult time.
We counted on Sue as an amazing guide and resource in this stressful time.
Sue presented us with the options for in-home care or assisted living in an objective and neutral manner without selling to us or accepting fees from facilities.
The consultation and coaching that Sue provided us in the process of assisting our Dad was invaluable.
She knew just the right approach to take with my Mom to help her be a part of the decision and feel good about needing help in her home.
I wish I would have known about Geriatric Care Management sooner, as it has been a god-send for me and my parents.
I finally feel like I have an advocate for me and my best interests.
I felt such a sense of relief and hope after our first meeting.
Sue’s knowledge and expertise in Alzheimer’s and dementia is reassuring.
Our family was going through a nightmare of surgeries, nursing home stays and rehab for my mother after three knee replacement attempts and a staph infection. Dad was being burdened by the cost for my Mom’s care at a skilled nursing facility that quickly depleted their savings. Sue was extremely helpful in assisting us with the labyrinth that is the government elder care services in applying for Medical Assistance. She met with us frequently at our convenience and also kept me updated through emails or phone calls. Sue put us in touch with the proper people and still keeps in touch with us to inquire about Mom’s condition. I would highly recommend Sue Coyle and Coyle Care Management and Consulting to anyone who is in need of help with elder care management. She is professional, as well as compassionate and we were very pleased with her work.
Sue was incredibly helpful and comforting with our recent loss of a parent. We needed very specialized counseling, coaching and guidance in navigating a difficult situation with a difficult older person. During the course of her terminal illness, our mother had isolated herself and created a situation where we were unable to gather basic information or plan for her end of life. Sue was able to provide us with the necessary information, network with the out of state providers and engage local services where appropriate, resulting in a conclusion as good as circumstances would allow. We were wholly ignorant of protocols and hospice practices, but Coyle Care Management walked us through these hiring processes, proper medical care, medication and pain management. We were wholly satisfied with the assistance and would absolutely employ the service again should the need arise. I think that it was the constant contact and willingness to walk us through many possible scenarios that allowed my wife and I ultimately to have the difficult conversations with our mother that lead to a more peaceful end of life than we otherwise would have experienced with her.
Client Stories
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.
Testimonials
Sue acted as a sensitive mediator and helped my family to put aside our different opinions and focus on what’s best for each of our parents.
Sue’s knowledge and expertise in Elder Care is so extensive and helpful in this process.
It’s so nice to know that I can be across the country, but have an advocate and navigator for my Mom’s care and well-being, as it provides reassurance in long-distance caregiving.
You’ve been wonderful in helping us through this difficult time.
We counted on Sue as an amazing guide and resource in this stressful time.
Sue presented us with the options for in-home care or assisted living in an objective and neutral manner without selling to us or accepting fees from facilities.
The consultation and coaching that Sue provided us in the process of assisting our Dad was invaluable.
She knew just the right approach to take with my Mom to help her be a part of the decision and feel good about needing help in her home.
I wish I would have known about Geriatric Care Management sooner, as it has been a god-send for me and my parents.
I finally feel like I have an advocate for me and my best interests.
I felt such a sense of relief and hope after our first meeting.
Sue’s knowledge and expertise in Alzheimer’s and dementia is reassuring.
Our family was going through a nightmare of surgeries, nursing home stays and rehab for my mother after three knee replacement attempts and a staph infection. Dad was being burdened by the cost for my Mom’s care at a skilled nursing facility that quickly depleted their savings. Sue was extremely helpful in assisting us with the labyrinth that is the government elder care services in applying for Medical Assistance. She met with us frequently at our convenience and also kept me updated through emails or phone calls. Sue put us in touch with the proper people and still keeps in touch with us to inquire about Mom’s condition. I would highly recommend Sue Coyle and Coyle Care Management and Consulting to anyone who is in need of help with elder care management. She is professional, as well as compassionate and we were very pleased with her work.
Sue was incredibly helpful and comforting with our recent loss of a parent. We needed very specialized counseling, coaching and guidance in navigating a difficult situation with a difficult older person. During the course of her terminal illness, our mother had isolated herself and created a situation where we were unable to gather basic information or plan for her end of life. Sue was able to provide us with the necessary information, network with the out of state providers and engage local services where appropriate, resulting in a conclusion as good as circumstances would allow. We were wholly ignorant of protocols and hospice practices, but Coyle Care Management walked us through these hiring processes, proper medical care, medication and pain management. We were wholly satisfied with the assistance and would absolutely employ the service again should the need arise. I think that it was the constant contact and willingness to walk us through many possible scenarios that allowed my wife and I ultimately to have the difficult conversations with our mother that lead to a more peaceful end of life than we otherwise would have experienced with her.
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