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 & Michael made sure of that. I have been extremely grateful to take on...

And the Card Isโ€ฆ..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 covering the path. Remember the path is still there; it is just...

Managing Stress and the Fear of the Unknown

By David Bernstein โ€‹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 bodies. When we are stressed, our bodies release neurohumoral and...

What is an Aging Life Care Professional?

โ€‹By Lory Smeltzer, BA, MPH, CMC Does this sound a bit familiar? A call came into my office from a woman โ€œSaraโ€ who lives in New Jersey. She expressed concerns about her elderly mother โ€œDeeโ€ who resides at home in Florida. Dee had a recent fall with no major injuries...

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 even realize that your loved ones need help.ย  When you call on the...

10 Unexpected Gifts I Received on My Caregiving Journey

By Theresa Wilbanks – โ€‹I take care of my Dad who will be 99 this year. Being there for Dad in his 90โ€™s is the hardest thing I have ever done. The most difficult was when he was adamant that he didnโ€™t need help and it was obvious that he did. I was held hostage,...