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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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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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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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