Articles on "Decision Making"
Top Tips for the Transition: Making the Most of the Move to a Retirement Community
By: Cathy Ritter A whirlwind schedule packed with activities, such as traveling to nearby historical attractions or a professional sporting event. Working out in a fully-equipped health center or participating in a video game tournament. Some days, not getting to bed until well after midnight. This isn’t college – it’s today’s retirement community. Despite this new paradigm in retirement living, the decision to move into a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) is still one of the biggest challenges older Americans [...]
An Extra Set of Eyes with a Home Care Agency
How one couple received ‘undercover care’ through a unique cleaning service When it comes to deciding where to spend their future years, an increasing number of seniors are choosing to remain in the comforts of their homes. It can be difficult, however, for their family members or care managers to keep a close eye on the household. Fran and Jack Lish are among this growing niche, preferring to remain in their Gaithersburg, Md. apartment. Fortunately, with the unique services provided [...]
Having a Health Care Manager and Friends to Turn to
Hal Ely could never forget that day at the bowling alley when he met Kay, the woman that would become his future wife of nearly 50 years. “I kept making strikes that day,” he said with a laugh. “I went over and showed her and her friend how to score for two strikes in a row.” Eventually they were put on the same summer league team while Kay became Hal’s personal cheering section as he umpired for baseball games. And [...]
ProAging at Springwell Assisted Living featuring expert on Brain Fitness
Nearly 60 professionals showed up a Springwell Senior Living in Baltimore, MD to network and engage in a discussion lead by Michael C. Patterson, a founding principal in mindRAMP & Associates, LLC, an educator and gerontologist who specializes in the areas of cognition, brain health and creativity. Please use the following list of attendees to help continue your networking efforts: Andrea Davison Access Nursing Services Inc (410) 321-5560 X16 adavison@accessnursing.net Lutherville Ann Murray adcieo (443) 253-5359 ann.murray@adcieo.com Baltimore Karen Osborne [...]
A Helping Hand in Elder Care
*Anthony Coruzzi — Three Brothers* For Anthony (Tony) Coruzzi and his family, nothing is more important than the strong bond they share. And on this particular day, they are happily gathered at the family-owned restaurant, Pizza John’s, where they are celebrating not only their love for Tony but their gratitude that he still is enjoying the family business and a part of the three brothers, thanks to Ivory House. It was in 1967 that Tony Coruzzi joined his brothers Pete [...]
A Care Manager Provides a Family with Resources
Emma Alford moved her mother Annie Davis, also affectionately known as Ms. Daisy, from Mt. Vernon NY to care for her. For Emma, it was the best option after her father had passed away, especially with all of her siblings living outside of New York. It was only nine months after Emma moved her mom into her home that Ms. Daisy wanted to live on her own and be as independent as possible. She then moved into an apartment building [...]
Skilled Nursing Homes: Geriatric Care Manager Certifications
It is highly important to consider a Geriatric Care Manager’s (GCM) certifications before enlisting their services for yourself or a loved one. According to its website, members of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) in 2006 voted to approve a new requirement that all members hold at least one of four approved certifications. As of Jan. 1, 2010, all current and renewing members must hold one of these certifications and since January of 2008, it has been [...]
A Resource Available 24/7: Seniorcare
While Geriatric Care Managers are there to help guide individuals through what can be a complex world of retirement resources, there are times when they step in as a source of comfort and feel like family in tough times. That is most likely what one client would say of Arlene Saks Martin, LCSW-C, CCM, whose services span Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Howard, and Harford Counties. This client is 67 years old and lives independently in her home. [...]
Communicating with Alzheimer’s Patients
Good communication is essential in every walk of life, and especially in ongoing relations with victims of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), an irreversible, degenerative illness. As the disease progresses, AD patients gradually lose their ability to comprehend and function, posing a formidable challenge to professional caregivers and families alike. That’s why communicating with AD sufferers effectively has become a “linguistic science,” one in which caregivers and families must modify their manner of speaking. AD patients can only absorb so much within [...]
How To Ease Hospital Adjustment
When the daily lives of older adults are interrupted by illness and hospitalization the result can be mental confusion and disorientation. Known as delirium, this can be a distressing situation for an individual’s loved ones. However, programs such as HELP (Hospital Elder Life Program) at Inova Fairfax Hospital have been established to prevent delirium. The HELP program seeks to maintain cognitive and physical functioning of high risk adults throughout hospitalization and ultimately enhance their independence when discharged. A primary goal [...]
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