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 | Nov 2, 2021 | Advance Planning, Dementia, East Valley Phoenix, Facility Care, Family Caregiver, Nurse Care Manager, Older Adult
The following questions are points to consider when selecting a care facility. The questions are adapted from handouts provided by the Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter and the Office of Assisted Living Licensure. This list is not meant to be all...
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 | Jan 15, 2021 | Aging, Caregiver, East Valley Phoenix, Family Caregiver, Nurse Care Manager, Older Adult
I remember the first time I noticed my mother had memory problems. We were watching a television program and when it came back on after the commercial, my mom thought it was a new program and didn’t realize it was a continuation of the program we had been watching for...
by Heather Frenette | Nov 15, 2020 | Aging, Dementia, East Valley Phoenix, Facility Care, Family Caregiver, Nurse Care Manager, Older Adult
When looking at a facility option in Arizona, there are many types of facilities to choose from. The type of facility required is based on the physical and functional needs of the resident. Below is a breakdown of the facility types available and what they...
by Heather Frenette | Aug 15, 2020 | Aging, Caregiver, Dementia, East Valley Phoenix, Facility Care, Family Caregiver, Nurse Care Manager, Older Adult
As our parents age, we are often faced with the reality that they are no longer able to safely care for themselves. This may be due to a physical imparity or a cognitive deficit. Unfortunately, many times our parents do not recognize their own deficits and believe...
