by Laurie Miraglia | Jun 21, 2020 | dementia, geriatric care manager, guidance, Lifestyle Transition, memory care unit, Senior Living, Uncategorized
In my role as a care manager, I often work with families whose loved ones have Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. When it’s no longer safe for them to live at home, I help families locate appropriate long term care. It can be a stressful time...
by Laurie Miraglia | May 21, 2020 | aging life care manager, aging parent, guidance, Recovery
Tama’s father Joe, age 84, was still fairly independent and was doing well living on his own. He didn’t drive at night anymore and while the COVID-19 pandemic had temporarily halted his weekly card game at the senior center, he kept in touch with family...
by Laurie Miraglia | Apr 16, 2020 | aging parent, Assisted Living, guidance, In-Home Services, NY, Rochester, Senior Living, Uncategorized
Carol, age 86, lived by herself in an apartment and was staying home as much as possible due to the coronavirus shelter-at-home recommendations. As her care manager, I was concerned about her and so was her only son, Henry, who lived out of state and hadn’t been...
by Laurie Miraglia | Apr 3, 2020 | aging life care manager, caregiver, geriatric care manager, guidance, Senior Living
In times of crisis, everything feels up in the air and situations that are normally difficult to manage are completely overwhelming. If you’re a struggling caregiver of an aging loved one and aren’t sure what to do during this pandemic, an Aging Life Care...
by Laurie Miraglia | Mar 15, 2020 | Assisted Living, family, guidance, In-Home Services, Physical Therapy, Recovery, Senior Living
At age 86, Bob lived in a retirement community, kept active, and was in decent health until he broke his leg in two places while roller-blading. The injury took weeks to heal and after the cast came off, Bob found it tough to get around. Nearly two...
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