Family Caregivers | Giving Tree Senior Care

Make a Plan for Good Health in 2019

by Brittany Fortmayer | Jan 1, 2019 | Assisted Living, Care Manager, Caregiving, Diet, Family Caregivers, Geriatric Care Management, Geriatric Care Manager, Health

Eating well, getting enough sleep, and exercising are some of the best ways to prevent or delay health problems.

Resources for Hardship Situations

by Brittany Fortmayer | Aug 31, 2018 | Care Manager, Caregiving, Disaster Preparation, Family Caregivers, Financial Hardship, Geriatric Care Management, Geriatric Care Manager

While Social Security has been a safety net preventing many from slipping into poverty, a large percentage of seniors are economically vulnerable.

Considering Relocation? Key Questions to Answer First

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.

Has Your Rainy Day Arrived? When it’s Time to Tap into Retirement Savings for Home Care

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.”

Nutrition and Food Assistance for Seniors

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....