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When One Care Decision Affects Five Others – Professional care management becomes essential when one urgent care decision affects five others.

Posted on by Mona Willis
18
Sep

When One Care Decision Affects Five Others – Professional care management becomes essential when one urgent care decision affects five others. Why families navigating aging need a guide—not simply another opinion  By Ginger Jones, RN, CMC, CNLCP, CDP | Owner and CEO, Diversified Life Care Partners The stories in this article reflect real family situations. […]

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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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This Holiday Season, Check In on Your Loved Ones

Posted on by Ginger Jones
Family Holiday Meal with older adults
25
Nov

The holidays offer a special time for family to reconnect and enjoy each other’s company. For families with aging loved ones, it’s also an opportunity to check in on their well-being. While many changes are a natural part of aging, it’s not always easy to spot when additional help might be needed. As an Aging […]

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Options for Helping Seniors Age in Place: Identifying Functional Issues and Solutions

Posted on by Ginger Jones
06
Sep

September 6th , 2024 Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Care Managers, Caregiving, Family Members, Writer, Health, Home Safety, Ginger Jones RN, CMC, CDP,CNLCP Aging Life Care Association® Options for Helping Seniors Age in Place: Identifying Functional Issues and Solutions Aging in place offers seniors the comfort and familiarity of their own homes, but it […]

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