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Elder Care Decisions: A Guide for Families – When You’re the Decision-Maker: Navigating Difficult Elder Care Decisions as a Family

Posted on by Mona Willis
Family members gathered around a table discussing care options.
04
Sep

When Linda’s 84-year-old mother, Evelyn, was hospitalized after a fall, Linda believed the family would come together and calmly decide what should happen next. Instead, everything began to unravel. Evelyn had lived independently in the same home for more than 40 years. She was private, self-reliant, and always clear about one thing: She never wanted […]

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What to Do When Someone With Dementia Refuses Help

Posted on by Mona Willis

One of the most difficult conversations I have with families begins with some version of this: “I know my mom needs help, but she says she is fine. I don’t want to go behind her back or take away her independence. What am I supposed to do?” After many years of working with older adults […]

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Planning for Aging Alone: Why Solo Seniors Need an Advocacy Plan 

Posted on by Mona Willis
15
Apr

Aging Alone: Who Will Advocate for You? Author: Ginger Jones, RNAging Life Care ProfessionalDiversified Life Care Partners More people today are aging without immediate family nearby than ever before. Some individuals never had children. Others have families who live far away or who are unable to take on caregiving responsibilities. Many highly independent individuals have […]

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What Aging Parents Really Mean (When They Say They’re Fine)

Posted on by Nicole Navarra
10
Nov

What Aging Parents Really Mean When They Say “I’m Fine” It’s a phrase many of us know well: “I’m fine.” You ask your aging parent how they’re doing, and they smile and assure you everything is okay. On the surface, it seems simple. But as parents age, “I’m fine” can mean a lot more than […]

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Understanding Power of Attorney: How an Aging Life Care Manager Can Help You Plan With Confidence

Posted on by Nicole Navarra
07
Oct

As we age, planning for the future becomes increasingly important—not only financially but also in terms of healthcare and decision-making. One essential planning tool is a Power of Attorney (POA). While a Power of Attorney is a legal document that must be prepared and executed with the help of an attorney, understanding its purpose helps […]

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Client Centered Care Planning: Why it Makes all the Difference

Posted on by Nicole Navarra
09
Sep

Finding the right care for yourself or someone you love is one of life’s biggest decisions. Beyond safety and medical needs, families want care that reflects the whole person, their history, values, and goals. This is where client centered care planning makes all the difference. Instead of relying on one-size-fits-all routines, personalized care plans create […]

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When to Call in an Aging Life Care Manager: Partnering With Doctors, Therapists, and Caregivers

Posted on by Nicole Navarra
04
Aug

Caring for an aging loved one can become complex, especially as health conditions progress or new challenges emerge. Families often find themselves juggling medical appointments, rehabilitation therapies, daily routines, emotional changes, and long-term planning—on top of everything else in life. Even with dedicated physicians, home care aides, and specialists involved, it can still feel like […]

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