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 | Oct 15, 2020 | Aging, Caregiver, Dementia, Driving, East Valley Phoenix, Nurse Care Manager
Whether or not an elderly person should be driving is a question we are frequently asked. It is a very touchy subject and most children do not want to force the issue with their parents. Getting a drivers license is a rite of passage that most teenagers look forward...
by Heather Frenette | Sep 15, 2020 | Caregiver, Dementia, East Valley Phoenix, Nurse Care Manager
When choosing a caregiver, you must decide between an agency caregiver and a private caregiver. There several things you should consider.Private CaregiverEmployee of the client, they are not a 1099 contractorClient is responsible for employer’s share of social...
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...
