Geriatric Care Management Archives - CareGivers of America

Understanding Dementia

Dementia is an umbrella term that encompasses a group of disorders characterized by misperception, memory problems, disorientation, mental confusion and in some cases, behavioral problems. Dementia is not just a normal sign of aging, but [...]

CareGivers of America2025-02-27T18:40:37+00:00February 12, 2024|Alzheimer's & Dementia, Family Caregiver, Geriatric Care Management, In-Home Care, Live-In Care, Private Duty Care, Respite Care|

Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance

As people grow older, they often require long-term care and support. Although the cost of these services can be quite high, some of this can be mitigated with the help of long-term care insurance. This [...]

CareGivers of America2025-02-27T18:40:37+00:00February 5, 2024|Alzheimer's & Dementia, Assisted Living, Geriatric Care Management, In-Home Care, Live-In Care, Long-Term Care Insurance, Planning, Private Duty Care, Respite Care|

What is a Nurse Registry?

Families often ask us to explain the difference between a nurse registry and a home health agency. This is a particularly common question from clients who split their time between Florida and other states, as [...]

CareGivers of America2025-02-27T18:40:41+00:00January 3, 2024|Alzheimer's & Dementia, Geriatric Care Management, In-Home Care, Live-In Care, Long-Term Care Insurance, Private Duty Care, Respite Care, Skilled Home Care|

Tips for Healthier Senior Nutrition

Whether it’s a New Year’s resolution or following a specific health scare, there are many reasons we promise ourselves to eat better going forward. For seniors who may be dealing with or trying to stave [...]

CareGivers of America2025-02-27T18:40:42+00:00December 26, 2023|Alzheimer's & Dementia, Family Caregiver, Geriatric Care Management, In-Home Care, Long-Term Care Insurance, Nutrition, Private Duty Care|

Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder in Seniors

The holidays are supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year”. But according to Mental Health America, the number of Americans age 65 and older suffering from some form of depression spikes each [...]

CareGivers of America2025-02-27T18:40:43+00:00December 19, 2023|Alzheimer's & Dementia, Family Caregiver, Geriatric Care Management, In-Home Care, Live-In Care, Planning, Private Duty Care|

Best Practices in Non-Emergency Senior Planning

Too often, adult sons and daughters scrambling to respond to a sudden change in an aging parent’s health – be it a fall, an unexpected hospital admission, or a mental health episode – wish they [...]

CareGivers of America2025-02-27T18:40:45+00:00December 4, 2023|Alzheimer's & Dementia, Assisted Living, Family Caregiver, Geriatric Care Management, In-Home Care, Long-Term Care Insurance, Planning, Private Duty Care|

Things to Notice This Holiday Season

If your parents have moved to South Florida or spend their winters here, Thanksgiving and the holidays may be the first time you are seeing them in several months. If Mom or Dad are getting [...]

CareGivers of America2025-02-27T18:41:45+00:00November 20, 2023|Alzheimer's & Dementia, Family Caregiver, Geriatric Care Management, In-Home Care, Private Duty Care|

Tips For Caring for An Elderly Parent From Long Distance

As difficult as it is to care for an aging parent, the challenges are magnified when your aging loved ones live tens or hundreds of miles away. Adult children living at a distance from aging [...]

CareGivers of America2025-02-27T18:41:47+00:00November 9, 2023|Alzheimer's & Dementia, Family Caregiver, Geriatric Care Management, In-Home Care, Live-In Care, Long-Term Care Insurance, Private Duty Care|

Who’s Who in Elder Care and Home Health Services

The journey of aging gracefully extends beyond the consultation rooms of primary physicians and specialists. Indeed, it often requires a harmonious orchestra of professionals to ensure older adults maintain their safety and independence at home. [...]

CareGivers of America2025-02-27T18:41:48+00:00October 30, 2023|Alzheimer's & Dementia, Family Caregiver, Geriatric Care Management, In-Home Care, Long-Term Care Insurance, Private Duty Care, Skilled Home Care|

Navigating Senior Care: Identifying When Your Aging Parent Needs Assistance

For many of us, the challenge of caring for elderly parents or loved ones seems to come on suddenly, creating a substantial and potentially overwhelming transition. However, if you know what signs to look for [...]

CareGivers of America2025-02-27T18:41:52+00:00September 21, 2023|Alzheimer's & Dementia, Geriatric Care Management, In-Home Care|