by Waverly Connect | Aug 1, 2024 | Caregiver, Caring for Aging Parent, Dementia
When Linda first started caring for her aging mother, she was determined to do it all alone. She had seen the effects of caregiver burnout in friends and family members and vowed that it would never happen to her. Linda wanted to honor her mother because her mother...
by Waverly Connect | Nov 16, 2023 | Advance Planning, Aging Life Care Manager, Alzheimer's, Care Solutions, Caregiver Advice, Caregiver Burnout, Caring for Aging Parent, Dementia, Elder Care, Family Care, Geriatric Care Management, Legal Documents
John Mitchell was more than just an elder law attorney; he was a confidant to families during their most vulnerable moments. He was known for his keen eye and compassionate nature. When the Anderson family approached him to draft end-of-life planning paperwork for...
by Waverly Connect | Jun 20, 2023 | Aging Adult, Aging Life Care Manager, Aging Parent, Alzheimer's, Care Solutions, Caring for Aging Parent, Cognitive DEcline, Dementia, Elder Care, Gardening, Generational Family, Generations
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. It’s a time for everyone to remember the importance of brain health and to shed light on the debilitating effects of Alzheimer’s disease. For families with loved ones experiencing cognitive decline,...
by Nicole Stroman | Oct 20, 2022 | Aging Parent, Alzheimer's, Behavior Changes, Caring for Aging Parent, Dementia, Family Care, Health Concerns, Personality Changes, Relocating, Relocation Services
Ellie was 84 years old; she was able to physically get around with a cane and her only complaint was her declining eyesight. At the moment she was not sure where her keys to the mailbox were. She had called her son, Scott, to inquire. He was 3 hours away and did not...
by Nicole Stroman | Jun 22, 2022 | Aging Adult, Aging Life Care Manager, Aging Parent, Alzheimer's, Behavior Changes, Care Solutions, Dementia, Health, Health Care Decisions, Health Concerns, Personality Changes
Being a care manager for so many years, I’ve seen the various ways that individuals and their families are affected by Alzheimer’s. The difficult part to accept is that every path is different. Symptoms vary, changes vary, the speed varies, each person...
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