We were thrilled to see so many of you last week at our webinar: “Patient Advocacy for Older Adults and their Loved Ones.” (And for more info on our upcoming webinars, click here.) In case you missed it or need a recap, here are is our best advice for advocating for yourself or an elderly […]
While dementia and Alzheimer’s are often thought of and talked about as “conditions” or “diseases,” we at ACE Senior Care Navigators find that it is often helpful to think about dementia as a series of developmental changes. What do we mean by that? Well, let’s back up a bit… The other day I was talking […]
However your family celebrates, it’s hard to deny the joy of being with loved ones – including Seniors – during the holidays. Understandably, some families may be worried about how to best include and support their Senior during the holidays, especially when it comes to celebratory events. Seniors may be facing health conditions, cognitive changes, […]
Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar a few weeks ago on communicating with a loved one with dementia. We have presented this webinar several times and every time we gain a new appreciation for the compassion and creativity required for this important skill. (And for more about our upcoming events or to host […]
When today’s Seniors were growing up, mental health was not commonly talked about the way it is today. With the soft roll-out of the new 988 mental health hotline, we wanted to shine light on mental health challenges that Seniors and their families often face. And who better to educate us than Bonnie Lane of […]
Last week we had a wonderful webinar on Home Safety and Falls Prevention for Seniors. If you missed the webinar, we are excited to share the interview we featured with Jim Whittington of Lifeway Mobility. Jim is an accessibility specialist and shared with us common home accessibility challenges Seniors face, how to consider what you or your Senior […]
At ACE Senior Care Navigators, one of the many things we do is help older adults and families navigate the maze of resources available to support successful aging. How do you know where to go for help, and how do you know that a certain company or organization will meet your needs? While there isn’t […]
Do you have questions about what happens when your Senior goes to the Emergency Room (also called the Emergency Department)? Do you ever wonder what happens behind the scenes while you’re waiting for care? How about what to do to prevent your Senior from needing the Emergency Department in the first place? For answers to […]
