by Heather Frenette | Apr 26, 2022 | Advance Planning, Aging, Caregiver, Emergency Situation, Healthcare Decisions, Medical Emergency, Medical Power of Attorney, Nurse Care Manager, Proactive Decision Making
Mrs. Jones is an elderly woman who lives alone in her home. One day she walks out to get the mail, falls and is unable to get back up. Her neighbor calls 911 and the paramedics transport her to the hospital. The hospital treats her bumps and bruises and determines...
by Heather Frenette | Feb 2, 2022 | Aging, Caregiver, East Valley Phoenix, Family Caregiver, Gilbert, Nurse Care Manager, Older Adult, Vulnerable
In senior care, there is a world of options available for those who seek out services for themselves or a loved one. From national corporations to sole proprietors, there is someone, somewhere, offering a product to enhance the life of an elderly person. What isn’t...
by Heather Frenette | Jan 2, 2022 | Advance Planning, Aging, Caregiver, Dementia, East Valley Phoenix, Family Caregiver, Older Adult
Many people do all the right things to prepare for their possible incapacity. They create a Trust, nominate Medical and Durable Powers of Attorney, draft a Will and create a Living Will. They may even discuss their wishes with the person(s) nominated in these...
by Heather Frenette | Dec 2, 2021 | Aging, Caregiver, Dementia, East Valley Phoenix, Holidays
A person with memory loss needs structure, routine and a calm environment. These things are sometimes absent during the holidays. If you have a loved one with memory loss, there are ways to make the holidays enjoyable for everyone. Experts at the University of...
by Heather Frenette | Apr 6, 2021 | Aging, Caregiver, East Valley Phoenix, Family Caregiver, Nurse Care Manager, Older Adult
Finally… your loved one is safely living in a care setting you carefully selected. You are comfortable that all of your loved one’s needs are being met, which is quite a relief for the entire family. Unfortunately, your work is not over! Staff and management changes...
by Heather Frenette | Feb 15, 2021 | Aging, Caregiver, Dementia, East Valley Phoenix, Nurse Care Manager, Older Adult
Mom can’t remember where her keys are. Dad got lost driving to the grocery store. Children often hear these comments about their parents or grandparents and wonder, is it normal aging or dementia? As we age, it is common to have what many refer to as “Senior Moments”....
