by Heather Frenette | Oct 15, 2022 | Aging, Aging Challenges, Health and Wellness, Healthcare Decisions, Preventative Care, Proactive Decision Making
Everyone needs to see the doctor. Depending on your health and your age, it may include specialists. Common specialists include cardiologist, pulmonologist, dermatologist, nephrologist, neurologist, and endocrinologist. Primary Care Provider – This is the doctor who...
by Heather Frenette | Sep 15, 2022 | Advance Planning, Aging, Aging Challenges, Assisted Living, Behavioral Changes, Cognitive Changes, Dementia, East Valley Phoenix, Emergency Situation, Family Caregiver, Health and Wellness, Healthcare Decisions, Medical Power of Attorney, Memory Loss, Proactive Decision Making
As one ages, many needs change. By the time an adult reaches retirement age, their needs and desires are usually quite different than in the earlier stages of life. Most people look forward to their retirement years. For some, it is a time to pursue opportunities in...
by Heather Frenette | Jun 13, 2022 | Alzheimer's, Behavioral Changes, Cognitive Changes, Dementia, Healthcare Decisions, Older Adult, Sundown Syndrome, Sundowning
Sundown Syndrome is not a disease but a behavior. The behaviors occur in the later afternoon or early evening, hence the name. Sundown Syndrome can continue into the night, making it hard for the person to sleep. Research indicates that as many as 20% of people with...
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...
