Category Archives: Geriatric Care Assessment

Key considerations when developing a long-term care plan

Posted on January 25, 2011 by AuntAnns

Choosing the right eldercare situation for a senior requires planning ahead, and many families don’t realize there are alternatives to institutional care as loved ones age, become frail or have an injury or accident.  How do you choose which type … Continue reading →

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What can a geriatric care manager do for me?

Posted on January 18, 2011 by AuntAnns

As a senior starts to become frail, the act of managing his or her eldercare becomes increasingly difficult as the number of medical specialists involved in maintaining physical wellbeing increases. With so many specialists micromanaging the senior’s health, the “big … Continue reading →

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When is home care an appropriate choice for care?

Posted on January 4, 2011 by AuntAnns

Choosing to age in the comfort of home rather than move to a care facility is not always the most appropriate eldercare choice for every situation. When making an eldercare choice, you must consider the level of care needed now … Continue reading →

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Assessing Before Testing Makes Good Sense (and can save cents!)

Posted on October 26, 2010 by AuntAnns

Jane was 88 years old, living alone and cooking for herself. She had ample food in her cupboards but was steadily losing weight. Jane’s family had been noticing other worrisome signs as well and decided to call Aunt Ann’s Home … Continue reading →

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What on earth are ADL’s and IADL’s and why do they matter?

Posted on October 19, 2010 by AuntAnns

Oftentimes the terms ADL and IADL come up when you are considering in-home care or looking at long-term care insurance options. So just what do those terms mean and why do they matter? ADL stands for “Activities of Daily Living”. … Continue reading →

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Why Home Care Can Never Be One Size Fits All

Posted on October 12, 2010 by AuntAnns

When it comes to home care, receiving a blanket list of services as a matter of fact will never be the answer for obtaining an excellent, sustainable solution for eldercare. The first step for those seeking home care should always … Continue reading →

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