by Laurie Miraglia | Nov 16, 2023
Caring for an aging parent is a labor of love, but it can also be a significant source of stress and fatigue. Respite care offers a much-needed break for family caregivers. Let’s explore what respite care is, who can benefit from it, how to find it, and the...
by Laurie Miraglia | Jun 20, 2023
Summer is often considered a time for fun, laughter, adventure, and socializing. However, for the elderly, it can be a time of increased loneliness and isolation, particularly when they are unable to get out of their homes or they need someone to accompany them on...
by Laurie Miraglia | May 18, 2022
As part of celebrating the month of May as Aging Life Care Month, we would like help educate our visitors on what it is that Aging Life Care Professionals, also known as Geriatric Care Managers, do to help aging persons and their involved family members to plan for...
by Laurie Miraglia | Dec 15, 2021
My client Betty, 82 years old, told me she was feeling sad with the start of winter.”When the days are shorter and it’s cold outside, I don’t want to go out as much, and neither do my friends,” she said. “But I also hate feeling cooped...
by Laurie Miraglia | Aug 13, 2020
When the first case of COVID struck a nursing home in WA State, the country was unsure how it was going to affect everyone. As the news started to spread of it taking the lives of elderly persons in that facility, many families, across the country started to be...
by Laurie Miraglia | Jun 21, 2020
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...
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