Articles on "Decision Making"
A Nurse in the Family-Real Life Story
Frank had multiple medical problems, an array of doctors and several in-home care providers, but his condition continued to deteriorate. His family was starting to feel hopeless and didn’t know where to turn. “It was pretty evident that my father-in-law wasn’t taking care of himself,” recalled Susan Ward. “We didn’t know what doctors he was going to or not, and what they were saying.” After spending a week caring for her father-in-law, Susan quickly realized how bad the situation had [...]
Rosner Healthcare Navigation–Real Life Profile
When Betsy Kremer went to visit her parents, Howie and Billie Palmer, in their assisted living community in upstate New York, she quickly realized that her father was not flourishing in the new environment. After initially moving into an independent living apartment, the Palmers were just settling in when Billie’s increasing healthcare needs forced them to move to the assisted living unit of the community. The assisted living community provided the care that Billie needed, but Howie, who was still [...]
People on the Move – CareOptions
Care Options one of the most experienced and respected care management company in the Washington metropolitan area is pleased to announce that Linda Kunkel will transition from her position as Director of Caregiving Services department of CareOptions to Director of Marketing at CareOptions. Diana Gilbert will serve as the new Director of Caregiving Services. For more information: www.careoptionsva.com Contacts: Diana (703) 538-6838 email at dgilbert@careoptionsva.com Linda (703)237-9048 email at lkunkel@careoptionsva.com
Study Reveals Research on Aging and Decision Making
Contrary to conventional wisdom that cognitive function declines beginning in the mid-forties, aging does not correlate with deteriorating ability to think for ourselves. These are the findings of Healthy Brain, Healthy Decisions: The MetLife Study of Decision-Making Potential, one of the first projects to investigate the connection between cognitive health, aging and decision making capacity. The research was conducted with men and women in their 50s, 60s and 70s by the MetLife Mature Market Institute and the Center for BrainHealth [...]
Debra Levy Legacy Fund
This year we lost a true pioneer in the field of eldercare and Geriatric Care Management, Debra Levy. Below are details on a newly established fund in her memory, the Debra Levy Legacy Fund. The Debra Levy Legacy Fund is housed at The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region under the care of its local affiliate, The Community Foundation for Montgomery County. Online Credit Card Donations To make a credit card donation to the Debra Levy Legacy Fund: Visit [...]
Debra Levy – Geriatric Care Manager / Eldercare Pioneer
It is with sadness that we recently learned of the passing of our good friend and a pioneer in the field of eldercare, Debra Levy. At Guide to Retirement Living SourceBook we fondly remember passing Debra’s wonderful holiday poems around the office every year. We will miss her very much. Below is a statement from Debra’s colleagues and loved ones. It is with great sadness that we report to you that Debra Levy, founder of Debra Levy Eldercare Associates, [...]
A Prime Location – CareOptions
Location, Location, Location. Everyone knows that location is everything. For many seniors, the location they long to be in is exactly where they have been for the last 10, 20 or 30 years: at home. John and Anne Eakin are no exception. “We have lived here, in this residence, since 1978, and we just love the community and are happy to be here,” John said. Of course, as the years have passed the Eakins have needed a little more help [...]
Seabury/National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers Survey
ProAging Members: Seabury in conjunction with the Mid Atlantic chapter of NAPGCM has developed a survey about the care management industry. Here is the link to the survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/napgcm We are asking that the survey be completed during the month of May and both Seabury and NAPGCM will provide the results. Thanks! Kate Kate Lewis Director Community Relations & Services Seabury Resources for Aging 4201 Butterworth Place, NW Washington, DC 20016 P: 202-414-6312/C: 301-938-5520/ F: 202-289-5693
A Sense of Stability Thanks to a Care Manager
By Christy Brudin At first, Linda* just seemed a little forgetful, according to James*, her husband of 43 years. Then, her employer started noticing some problems and suggested she take a yearlong sabbatical. During that time, Linda’s memory deteriorated and her increasing confusion eventually led to a car accident. Fortunately, no one was hurt, but the family knew they needed to act. “After many diagnoses and mis-diagnoses, she was finally diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s,” James said. As Linda’s diagnosis [...]
CARF introduces case management standards to Aging Services accreditation area
CARF International released accreditation standards for case management for organizations providing services in the aging services field. The standards are in the newly published 2012 editions of the Aging Services and CARF–CCAC standards manuals, both in electronic and print formats at www.carf.org/catalog “Many aging services organizations offer home and community services for diverse populations that continue to reside in their own homes,” said Sue Matthiesen, managing director of CARF’s Aging Services accreditation area. “Case management accreditation provides standards for delivering [...]
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