by Brittany Fortmayer | Jul 27, 2018 | Caregiving, Disaster Preparation, Geriatric Care Management, Hurricane Season
The Atlantic hurricane season started June 1 and runs through November 30, with September the most active month for storms.
by Brittany Fortmayer | May 15, 2018 | Assisted Living, Caregiving, Family Caregivers, Geriatric Care Management, Geriatric Care Manager, Moving, Relocation
Moving is a big decision at any age.
by Brittany Fortmayer | Apr 15, 2018 | Assisted Living, Care Manager, Caregiving, Family Caregivers, Geriatric Care Management, Geriatric Care Manager
“We can take care of ourselves. We need to save our money for a rainy day.”
by Brittany Fortmayer | Mar 15, 2018 | Caregiving, Family Caregivers, Geriatric Care Management, Geriatric Care Manager, Nutrition
Adequate nutrition is important for good health and is especially critical for older adults who may have one or more chronic medical conditions. Healthy eating can increase mental acuity, strengthen the immune system, and speed recovery times from illness....
by Brittany Fortmayer | Feb 15, 2018 | Care Manager, Caregiving, Driving, Family Caregivers, Geriatric Care Management, Geriatric Care Manager, Transportation
Many older adults resist the idea of giving up their car keys, even when it is no longer safe for them to drive.
by Brittany Fortmayer | Jan 15, 2018 | Caregiving, Family Caregivers, Geriatric Care Manager
If you are a caregiver for an aging adult, the chances are high that you are caring for an individual with one or more chronic illnesses. According to the National Council on Aging, approximately 80% of older adults have at least one chronic disease, and 77% have at...