Caregiving Corner Care Management & Counseling

06/03/2026

Planning for cognitive changes - Does the thought of losing cognitive abilities make you feel like hiding under the covers? That's understandable! Consider that planning can be empowering. Try shifting your focus from anxiety to what you can do now to prepare for the possibility.

Does the thought of losing cognitive abilities make you feel like hiding under the covers? That's understandable! Consider that planning can be empowering. Try shifting your focus from anxiety to what you can do now to prepare for the possibility.

06/02/2026

Watching for financial abuse - Financial abuse of older adults is more common—and closer to home—than many families realize. It doesn't come only from scams; it often involves someone your loved one knows and trusts. Knowing the warning signs and staying involved can help you protect them.

Financial abuse of older adults is more common—and closer to home—than many families realize. It doesn't come only from scams; it often involves someone your loved one knows and trusts. Knowing the warning signs and staying involved can help you protect them.

05/26/2026

Solutions to hearing loss - Hearing loss is a common problem that comes with age. And it is often a frustrating experience for both the older adult and those around them. Luckily there are many ways to improve communication and understanding.

Hearing loss is a common problem that comes with age. And it is often a frustrating experience for both the older adult and those around them. Luckily there are many ways to improve communication and understanding.

05/21/2026

Preparing for in-home care - Bringing in outside help for an aging loved one can take a lot of weight off your shoulders as a family caregiver. Before the help begins, there are several things to consider and communicate clearly about, including safety, routines, and backup plans.

Bringing in outside help for an aging loved one can take a lot of weight off your shoulders as a family caregiver. Before the help begins, there are several things to consider and communicate clearly about, including safety, routines, and backup plans.

05/15/2026

If the person you care for is struggling with seemingly simple tasks such as eating, dressing, or getting up or down from a chair, an occupational therapist may be able to help. They can recommend changes to help your loved one remain independent and do the things they enjoy.

05/06/2026

When to hire an Aging Life Care™ Manager - How do you know when it's the right time to ask for help? Whether you're noticing changes in yourself as you age or simply want a thoughtful plan in place, building the right support team today can make tomorrow's decision making calmer and clearer.

How do you know when it's the right time to ask for help? Whether you're noticing changes in yourself as you age or simply want a thoughtful plan in place, building the right support team today can make tomorrow's decision making calmer and clearer.

05/05/2026

Mealtime and dementia - Caring for someone with dementia can make mealtimes challenging. Small changes, such as reducing noise and simplifying the table, can help make eating easier and less stressful.

Caring for someone with dementia can make mealtimes challenging. Small changes, such as reducing noise and simplifying the table, can help make eating easier and less stressful.

04/28/2026

Helping a loved one pay bills - It can be tough for older adults to hand over control of their finances to family members. At the same time, they might also need some extra help staying on top of monthly payments. Luckily, there are techniques and tools you can use to keep things running smoothly.

It can be tough for older adults to hand over control of their finances to family members. At the same time, they might also need some extra help staying on top of monthly payments. Luckily, there are techniques and tools you can use to keep things running smoothly.

04/21/2026

Preventing caregiver burnout - As common as it is to be stressed while caring for an aging loved one, the potential for "vital exhaustion"—burnout—should be taken seriously. Doing your best to avoid it is important for yourself and for those who rely on you.

As common as it is to be stressed while caring for an aging loved one, the potential for "vital exhaustion"—burnout—should be taken seriously. Doing your best to avoid it is important for yourself and for those who rely on you.

04/14/2026

Do you know their wishes? - It might be uncomfortable to talk to your loved one about their preferences for life-sustaining treatment. No one likes to think about worst-case scenarios. But it's very important that their desires be understood and documented should they ever be unable to speak for themselves.

It might be uncomfortable to talk to your loved one about their preferences for life-sustaining treatment. No one likes to think about worst-case scenarios. But it's very important that their desires be understood and documented should they ever be unable to speak for themselves