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COVID Recovery — A Front Line Perspective
No one ever imagined what living in a pandemic would be like, and certainly never planned to find out. Healthcare has completely changed as we know it and may never return to its previous status. As we all navigate these new uncertain times, there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
In March 202...
Seniors Blue Book Senior Care Spotlight | Home Instead Senior Care with Temi Charrier
Temi Charrier, owner of Home Instead Senior Care join Seniors Blue Book Publisher, Kathleen Warshawsky, BSN, RN in this Senior Care Spotlight.
Temi shares "why do we do the things we do". She talks about having"Passion, Purpose and Attitude towards Quality".
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Seniors Blue Book Greater Dallas | 2020 Edition
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Seniors Blue Book is celebrating 5 years in the Greater Dallas area and a lot has happened!
We partnered with Aging2.0 to focus on accelerating local, aging-focused innovation, where I serve as the DallasChapter Ambassador. We volunteer with a variety of local organizations dedicated to the aging population, such...
Seniors Blue Book Senior Care Spotlight | Apple Care and Companion
Kare Works presents Seniors Blue Book Senior Care Spotlight with Kathleen Warshawsky, BSN, RN; featuring Laurie Miller, Owner and Administrator of Apple Care and Companion. Laurie shares her expertise on the many factors to consider if you are thinking about bringing your loved one home from a senior...
Opportunities for Connection During Isolation | Senior Living
Kare Works presents Opportunities for Connection During Isolation in Senior Living.
Hosted by Kathleen Warshawsky, BSN, RN, Publisher of Seniors Blue Book and President of the Dallas Area Gerontological Society.
Featured speaker, Hayley Moseley, MA, ACC and Manager, Life Enrichment Team at CC Young...
Seniors Blue Book Senior Care Spotlight | Home Care Assistance of Collin County | Senior Isolation
Kare Works presents Seniors Blue Book Senior Care Spotlight featuring Matthew Princiotto with Home Care Assistance of Collin County. Matthew talk about senior isolation.
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Learn more about Home Care Assistance of Collin County here.
Make Your Own Mask | COVID-19
As of April 3, 2020, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) is recommending that all Americans use a cloth type mask when they are in public settings such as grocery stores and pharmacies (Recommendation Regarding the Use of Cloth Face Coverings, Especially in Areas of Significant Community-Based Transmission)....
Preventing Loneliness in Seniors
Currently, about seven percent of older adults over the age of 60 suffer from clinical depression, though the condition is often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Many older adults experience intense feelings of loneliness due to being socially isolated, even when they wish to socialize and be surrounded...
Should I Consider Home Care For My Aging Loved One?
It can be hard to admit that Mom and Dad are getting older. But the more you see them struggling with day-to-day tasks, the more you realize that getting help is one way to show them you care.
They might be worried about losing their comfort and independence and might not ask for support. But there’s...
Why Choose A Senior Moving Company?
Relocation ranks among the top ten biggest life stressors and can actually have a significant impact on your mental and physical well-being. Combine relocation with the additional aspects that often accompany the relocation of an older adult, such as downsizing, space planning, unpacking, arranging to...
Falls are the Main Reason Why Many Older Adults Lose Their Independence
When you think of aging, what do you worry about most? Is it a heart attack or stroke cutting life short, or perhaps cancer? While these illnesses are very real worries for everyone as they age, it may surprise you to discover that falls are the second leading cause of accidental death in the United...
HELPFUL TIPS TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE AT HOME!
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Making it possible for one to age-in-place and live independently can be a challenge, but it is not impossible. CareAparent™ can help you live independently. One day at a time. One step at a time.
1. Make the Home Safe
The most common injuries to seniors living at home are the result of falls. Precautions...
Palliative Care: What Is It?
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Palliative care is a medical specialty focused on caring for patients with life limiting illnesses and helping them to live life fully.
It is often delivered by a team of health care professionals including physicians, nurses, social workers and chaplains that have expertise in managing physical...
You Don’t Have to Go Broke to Get Care
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In my elder law practice it is very common to meet seniors who need nursing home or community care, but are reluctant to seek out help because of the cost. This is understandable. Take the hypothetical case of Fred and Wilma.
Fred worked hard at the quarry for decades to accumulate sufficient retirement...
Dementia-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh
Right now, 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and by the year 2050, that number will jump to 14 million Americans according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Currently, 400,000 Pennsylvanians over age 65 are living with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias and that number...
The Role of the Adult Day Center
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Where can an aging adult go to socialize, laugh, sing, exercise, receive health care, and eat well-balanced, nutritious meals?
Many adult day centers offer these benefits and more for aging adults who require additional assistance during the day due to health reasons. Currently there are 4,600 adult...
Caring for Yourself When You Are a Caregiver
Millions of Americans take care of a friends or family members as “informal caregivers” – unpaid support helping with daily living activities, managing chronic health conditions and/or disabilities, ensuring insurance information and critical long-term planning is up-to-date as well as many other tasks....
Getting Around to It: The Significance of Advance Directives
An advance directive allows you to voice your choice about healthcare decisions in the event you can’t speak for yourself. Only 20-30% of Americans report having an advance directive.
You may think it is hard to plan how you want to live before you die. However, it can be empowering and help you make...
Census 2020 is Coming Soon Make Sure Illinois Counts!
It’s almost time to participate in that once-a-decade American tradition once again.
On Census Day, April 1, 2020 the federal government will begin its constitutional obligation to count every single person living in the US. Most households can begin to participate around mid-March, when letters with...
Adult Day Services – Cost Effective Person-Centered Care
As your loved one ages, they may begin to be impacted by complex medical conditions, dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease and other conditions that result in their needing help with their daily care.
Many adult children become caregivers of their aging parents and become “sandwiched” between caring for aging...
Webinar | Challenges of Hospice Care During a Pandemic
Jennifer Broadway, BSN, MS, RN, CHPN Administrator, Hospice at CC Young presents on some of the challenges of hospice care during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Learn how to stay safe and keep your patients safe during a pandemic by following the CDC guidelines. You will also learn how to conduct virtual...
PLOWS Council on Aging urges awareness of elder abuse, especially during pandemic
The southwest suburban PLOWS Council on Aging wants to shed light on elder abuse this World Elder Abuse Awareness month to better serve seniors age 60 and older and others age 18 to 59 living with disabilities.
The not-for-profit, which marks its 45th year on Thursday, enables clients in...
How Can I Sell My Home During a Pandemic?
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Editors Pick
I spent January, February and early March helping many folks who were at different stages of downsizing. Some knew they had a home waiting for them in one of the Homestead Communities, while others were moving out of the area to be closer to grandchildren. None of them expected a moratorium on real...
I Got the Call to Be Here in 90 Days…Now What?!?
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You’ve been on a waiting list for a senior living facility for years. In the meantime, your “dream cruise” is planned and that family reunion is around the corner...then you get “the call." If you’re like many downsizing Seniors the question echoing in your mind is; “What do I do about the house?” ...
Caring for Someone with Dementia During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is making everyday life challenging for all of us, but that’s especially true if you’re caring for someone with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease or another cause. You may be providing care in your home without the community supports that you’re used to, or...
Don't Go Long-Term Alone (English Version)
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There are a lot of different options for long-term care, as you can see from this book. Each comes with its own unique pros and cons. One of those is the cost of the care. Assisted living can range from the low $2,000’s all the way up to $6,000+ per month. Memory care usually starts in the high $4,0...
Navigating Your Healthcare Needs During the Pandemic
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Navigating Your Healthcare Needs During the PandemicBy Ailene Gerhardt, MA, BCPA, Founder, Beacon Patient Solutions LLC April 15, 2020Does this snapshot of an appointment calendar resonate with you?• Annual Physical: Rescheduled• 6 Month Dental Cleaning: Rescheduled• 3 Month Follow Up with PCP: Rescheduled•...
Corona Virus A Caregiver's blog
Dear Caregivers:
More and more cases of Corona virus are being identified every day. The situation is changing very quickly. How at risk is your loved one? Are you wondering how prepared our local hospitals are? We have some data from China, Italy, Japan and South , but how does it apply to us? ...
The importance of mealtime for those living with Alzheimer’s
For those living with Alzheimer’s disease it is important to understand the dietary needs and mealtime changes that need to occur to ensure a safer, more enjoyable quality of life. Mealtime means more than a balanced diet, as it is a key component...
Services Your Funeral Director Provides
When planning a funeral for a loved one, you want to make this time as easy as possible. You want them to take care of all necessary details, including taking your loved one into their care from the hospital, nursing home, or...
Myths About Grief
Close your eyes for a moment and go back to your very first love. Remember the butterflies you felt, the sweaty palms, talking on the phone for hours, loss of appetite, etc? Your heart skipped a beat a time or two and you walked around with this big smile on your face if you’re like most of us. ...
Is It True That Medicare Covers Hearing Aids Now?
People often wonder why hearing aids have never been covered by Medicare. Well, this year, there some new options for hearing aids through Medicare Advantage plans. But buyer, beware: these options are not always what they appear.
Regular Medicare plans...
Empower Your Family – Take Part in Your Planning
Here I am, almost 70 years old, own a home care company for 20 years, and struggle to make ends meet for my 102-year-old mother-in-law, Sylvia. She ran out of money about 3 years ago, and my husband and I struggle to keep her home with care.
What do families do in this situation? Certainly...
Is Your Parent Driving You Crazy?
I believe the reason humans face so many struggles and dilemmas in life, love, and loss is so we will have many opportunities to learn from living and grow from learning.Viewing struggles as opportunities helps us grow stronger and wiser. My job is to help adults grow, using psychological concepts,...
Don’t Let Notable Life Moments Slip Away
The novelist and poet George Eliot wrote, “Our dead are never dead to us, until we have forgotten them.” In today’s modern era of digital media, cloud computing, social networks, and mobile devices, we see no reason why anyone should ever be forgotten.
Video Interviews
Written family histories...
Let’s Talk About It!
There’s one thing that is certain in this world, yet it’s the one thing no one wants to think about, let alone talk about. Dying and death.
Death is the only thing in life that is guaranteed. Death is the only absolute. We don’t know how it will happen or when it will happen, but we all acknowledge...
Mindfulness & Caregiving: How to Let Go of Fear and Protectionism
If you’re a caregiver and a perfectionist, you may be facing an uphill battle. Caregiving is a demanding job, and it’s critical to accept that not everything will be perfect. As a caregiver, there are many things you cannot control, and the most important thing to do is to let go of chasing perfection...
Horses Bring Moments of Joy for Memory Care Residents
The therapeutic qualities of interacting with horses has long been known.
Horses have an un-canny ability to reduce anxieties, restore a sense of calmness and bring great joy to those around them. This is especially true for those who are challenged by Alzheimer’s disease, as well as other forms...
Elder Abuse You May Be Overlooking
An estimated 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 has experienced elder abuse. Abuse is often underreported, so it is our responsibility to recognize the types and signs.
Physical Abuse includes any time physical pain is inflicted. Bruises are often dismissed, however abused seniors are more likely...
What The Bible Says About Growing Older
Finishing Well Ministries presents The Exciting Potential of This Season of Life, What The Bible Says About Growing Older
“You never fish in the same river twice.” The river is always changing. That’s true of life as well. Each day is different from the day before. We ourselves...
Osteoporosis – Prevention and Management
Like other organs in the body, bones are constantly changing. Throughout childhood and as young adults, bones grow in strength and in size. Around the age of 30, bones reach their peak strength and then naturally become weaker with age.
Osteoporosis affects one in every four adults and is a condition...
How Do I Price My Home?
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If you’re like many of the downsizing folks I work with each year, you’ve been in your home for 20 or more years. It may be the first home you ever owned, or a “dream” home you saved for and built. Regardless, you know the day is coming when you’ll list your home but you wonder how to value the home....
Senior Care Spotlight | teleCalm
Join Kathleen Warshawsky, BSN RN, for a Seniors Blue Book Senior Care Spotlight, featuring Tavis Schriefer, CEO of teleCalm.
What is teleCalm?
The teleCalm service stops problem calls for seniors – whether they live at home or in a senior living community. We especially help those living with Alzheimer’s...
Staying Connected to Your Referral Sources | Round Table Discussion
Social distancing requirements during the current pandemic have made it difficult to connect with referral sources in traditional ways. In-person networking and marketing has not been the same for several months now, and there is uncertainty as to when it may or may not be safe to resume.
Join Kathleen...
Seniors Blue Book Senior Care Spotlight | Nurse Next Door of Dallas NW
Kristin Sines, Owner of Nurse Next Door of Dallas NW, and Director of Happier Aging along with Michelle Duncan, Home Care Coordinator join Seniors Blue Book Publisher, Kathleen Warshawsky, BSN, RN in this Senior Care Spotlight.
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• How Nurse Next Door's services work...
Identifying airborne transmission as the dominant route for the spread of COVID-19
A recent study conducted by authors from Texas A&M University, The University of Texas at Austin, California Institute of Technology, University of California San Diego, identifies the wearing of face masks in public essential to stop the Covid-19 pandemic.
In the study, the authors conclude that...
Seniors Blue Book Senior Care Spotlight | Home Care Assistance Denton County
Kare Works presents Seniors Blue Book Senior Care Spotlight with Home Care Assistance of Denton County.
Welcome to Tamika Jackson, Administrator/Client Care Manager with Home Care Assistance of Denton County. She shares information about Home Care Assistance and the services they are offering during...
Senior Care Spotlight welcomes Devin Kassi, Family Home Health / Three Rivers Hospice
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Learn from Devin what makes Family Home Health and Three Rivers Hospice unique and how they have been supporting their patients, patient families and employees during COVID-19.
Senior Care Spotlight welcomes Lisa Story, Founder of Hope Grows
Hope Grows provides family and professional caregivers to receive counseling, support, and much-needed short breaks. Learn from Lisa about their one of kind approach to wellness, through their variety of programs and initiatives, that manage the physical, psychological, and spiritual stress associated...
Senior Care Spotlight welcomes Morgan Traffican, Residence at Whitehall & Residence at Bethel Park
Senior Care Spotlight welcomes Morgan Traffican, Community Outreach Director for The Residence at Bethel Park and The Residence at Whitehall. With living options to suit your specific needs and activities that you’re sure to love, these are exactly what vibrant, active communities look like.