Avoiding Loneliness in the Summer

Avoiding Loneliness in the Summer

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...
COVID Care at Home in Rochester

COVID Care at Home in Rochester

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...
Is it Time to Tap into Your Long Term Care Insurance?

Is it Time to Tap into Your Long Term Care Insurance?

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...