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A+ SENIOR CARE BLOG: QUALITY OF LIFE?
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Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Defining Quality of Life for seniors. In health care we often use the term "Quality Of Life" in connection with describing an ultimate goal, a service, or when proposing a full range of care to patients. For some, quality of life (QOL) may seem unattainable. When faced with chronic health conditions, depleting assets, lack of familial support, limited social engagements, and overall lack of resources-QOL may seem outside their grasp. 1 Assessing his/her needs and interest.
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A+ SENIOR CARE BLOG: July 2014
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Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Can you see yourself in the picture? We don't often associate forgiveness with aging, but forgiveness is an essential component of end-of-life resolution, care, and decision making. This is an especially important issue if you are part of the millions who count yourself a member of a dysfunctional family. Defining dysfunction is not necessary, you know when you are living in the midst of it. So you ask what does this have to do with aging? In my role as client advocate, I sometimes...
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A+ SENIOR CARE BLOG: March 2015
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Thursday, March 26, 2015. Changing Homes-Navigating a move. The familiar saying "there is no place like home" resonates with most of us. This is especially true for someone who has lived in the same home for over 30 years. When I meet with many seniors, what is usually evident, is the amount of pride and love that shows when I ask for a tour of the home. Many enjoy telling stories of their home- every nook and cranny has a memory. The "Push" to move is usually associated with a crisis that forces the eld...
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A+ SENIOR CARE BLOG: Aging wisdom
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Friday, February 13, 2015. Never thinking for a second that said former classmate is having the same thought? When we talk to seniors about how our home care services could benefit them, how it promotes the lifestyle they would like to continue - even after the many challenges of aging develops - we usually get an agreeable response; but ever so often, the response is, "I'm getting older, but I'm not THAT old, that I need a caregiver! 8230; Get wise too late that is? Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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A+ SENIOR CARE BLOG: The Face of American Caregiving-By Gail B. Jones
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Monday, March 16, 2015. The Face of American Caregiving-By Gail B. Jones. I started this post a while ago, stopped for a few days, thought of it some more, started, stopped, started – you get the drift! It’s a topic that has weighed on my mind, but because of its ‘visceral, it’s a topic I have hesitated to broach - before now that is. In the end, regardless of differences, what is important is less the IT factor and more the treasure of the love of a caregiver. A Senior Care, LLC. Subscribe to: Post Comm...
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A+ SENIOR CARE BLOG: February 2015
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Friday, February 13, 2015. Never thinking for a second that said former classmate is having the same thought? When we talk to seniors about how our home care services could benefit them, how it promotes the lifestyle they would like to continue - even after the many challenges of aging develops - we usually get an agreeable response; but ever so often, the response is, "I'm getting older, but I'm not THAT old, that I need a caregiver! 8230; Get wise too late that is? Tuesday, February 10, 2015. In health...
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A+ SENIOR CARE BLOG: Informed Consent and decision making
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Informed Consent and decision making. Understanding Informed Consent and decision making from a Case Manager's point of view:. Informed consent is a legal document which when signed, indicates permission for a health related procedure based on information provided by the health practitioner. Because we operate in a multi-cultural society, cultural implications has to be considered. Equally important are, socio-economic, educational limitations and cognitive limitations. ...Asses...
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A+ SENIOR CARE BLOG: Who's your Case Manager?
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Friday, February 22, 2013. Who's your Case Manager? The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Manager (NAPGCM) defines the role of a professional Geriatric Care Manager as "a health and human services specialist who helps families who are caring for older relatives. The GCM is trained and experienced in any of several fields related to care management, including nursing, gerontology, social work, or psychology". Rehab facilities and care. Respite- Where and who pays? How long are the visits?
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A+ SENIOR CARE BLOG: Coffee Shops and Home Care Agencies: 4 Misconceptions
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Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Coffee Shops and Home Care Agencies: 4 Misconceptions. I sometimes joke that I will buy a coffee shop when I retire and hope my family will not drink or eat the profits. Evidence points to a successful earning potential with the purchase of a coffee shop. For now, I stick with what I love to do-Coordinating care for seniors. In a social setting, this is often met with the usual response-. 8220;What is that? My simple response-you are absolutely right. Unfortunately, this isn't ...
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A+ SENIOR CARE BLOG: Can you see yourself in the picture?
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Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Can you see yourself in the picture? We don't often associate forgiveness with aging, but forgiveness is an essential component of end-of-life resolution, care, and decision making. This is an especially important issue if you are part of the millions who count yourself a member of a dysfunctional family. Defining dysfunction is not necessary, you know when you are living in the midst of it. So you ask what does this have to do with aging? In my role as client advocate, I sometimes...
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