Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Our team would also like to extend thank yous to each person and family we've been able to serve in 2022 and we look forward to what 2023 has in store. Happy Holidays!

UNDERSTANDING
PALLIATIVE CARE

This month Beth gets covers the topic of Palliative Care. What is it and when is it time to look at this as your care of choice for the stage your loved one may be entering?

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HOLIDAY HEALTH
TIPS FOR FAMILIES

During the holiday seasons, we want the senior relatives in our lives to thrive and have their best quality of life. It can sometimes be difficult for us to know how to support them because when we ask how they’re doing, they tell us they’re fine! While there’s no one solution, here are some tips you can customize – based on your family dynamics – to assist seniors so you have peace of mind that they are doing well, or you have solutions to work with them and improve their quality of life.

Observation: Observe them over time, at different times of day, days of the week, different locations, and situations. Begin periodically staying with them for more than 24 hours – on different days – to observe their routines. Get different perspectives. This can sometimes be accomplished by a friend or family member asking to come and stay with them for a visit.

Work together as a family team. Keep track of observations so changes can be identified and supportive solutions can be developed. If you feel something’s different, trust your instincts.

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Do you have a friend or loved one who is transitioning in life and needs more care but is uncertain where to begin? Perhaps you're a medical professional and can identify specific patient needs. We'd like to help and would love to have a conversation. We have a HIPAA-compliant form specifically for referrals and would invite you or someone you know to reach out.

ARE YOU A CAREGIVER?

Being a caregiver or learning of a diagnosis of this nature can be extremely isolating. You are not alone. Let me say that again. You. Are Not. Alone. It may feel that way, but it's not true. My book, I Love Someone with Dementia... So Why Am I Losing My Mind? addresses these feelings and provides resources to help my readers understand the diagnosis and what comes next.