
Preparing for a Storm with Dementia
By Gary Joseph LeBlanc, CDCS The State of Florida has truly had its eyes opened lately. Proper training for the handling of those with dementia during a disaster is essential. Hurricanes Irma &...

And the Card Is…..Believe!
Choosing to believe in something when you are not yet able to see it is an action of faith! It is a powerful mindset that successful people choose to practice in those moments when darkness appears to be...

Managing Stress and the Fear of the Unknown
By David Bernstein Fear of the unknown and chaos (such as that triggered by COVID-19) can create stress and provoke unwanted reflexes emanating from our nervous system and extending throughout our...

What is an Aging Life Care Professional?
By Lory Smeltzer, BA, MPH, CMC Does this sound a bit familiar? A call came into my office from a woman “Sara” who lives in New Jersey. She expressed concerns about her elderly mother “Dee” who resides...

9 Tips for Long Distance Caregivers
By: Linda Burhans Caregiving responsibilities can occur without warning, so without proper planning, it can create a crisis situation, particularly if you live far away. On the other hand you may not...