caregiving

Is 55 years of age too young for elder care support and care management? There is a lot of hesitation in people, especially in the United States, to consider themselves an older person. Part of this is very understandable as our country places a lot of value on being young and being independent. There is a lot of ageism and ableism in our country as elders and disabled people face discrimination in healthcare, employment, relationships, and more. A lot of people want to cling

There are resources to help you keep your older loved one living in the community instead of a long-term care facility such as assisted living or a nursing home. Often, these options depend on your finances and how much support you can contribute as a family caregiver. Caring for a loved one at home can be messy and overwhelming. That’s why, as I talk about options to keep your older loved one at home, we need to keep in mind that sometimes the best thing you can do for you a

Often, elders and caregivers reach out to me when they’re having a crisis moment. Sometimes this can be right after a hospitalization, right after a dementia diagnosis, or when the caregiver is completely burnt out and desperate for help. This is why I’m often doing crisis work. I will say that it’s always good when the person is more proactive and reaches out to me to plan, prepare, and try to avoid these crisis moments. However, I definitely understand the urgency and overw

A lot of elders and caregivers are new to working with a care manager for aging and caregiving support. I do regularly create content to let people know the story behind AgeWell Advocacy, who I am as the Founder & Elder Advocate, and what exactly I do to support people age 55+ and people who care for them. I am proud to let people know how I can reduce caregiver stress, create a tailored plan of care, support you with dementia care guidance, help you navigate senior living an

Your older loved one can benefit from meaningful activities.

It's important to have a healthcare team that understands the connection between our physical and mental health.

There’s a lot of guilt that can come with the decision of moving your loved one into a long-term care community such as an assisted living or nursing home community. It’s important for me to mention that everyone’s caregiving experience is unique. Some people are able to care for their loved ones at home, but you may not have the medical experience, the physical and mental strength, the money, or the time needed to make sure your loved one would have a good quality of life in