by Dale on February 5, 2012
It’s likely that either you or a family member accompanies your aging parent on visits to their physicians. Effective communication with those physicians directly impact your parent’s quality of care, and ultimately their quality of life.
Have you ever left the doctor’s office, feeling your concerns were disregarded … that you don’t know how to get the right help for your parent? You want to turn the situation around, but you just don’t know how.
Here are some helpful tips from Viki Kind, bioethicist and recent guest on my radio show. [click to continue…]
by Dale on January 28, 2012
As you think about your parents, what are some of your hopes and dreams for them as they age?
For my own mother, I hope that she
- can live her life the way she chooses
- will have the best possible health and quality of life
- will always be part of a loving, caring community surrounded by support
And yet I realize the many challenges. We have a growing aging population that is straining our healthcare and senior care system. Debilitating chronic diseases can wear down even the most resilient body and spirit. And, then there’s the isolation that all too often accompanies aging due to loss of spouse and loved ones.
It’s seems that our hopes and the reality are at odds. Or, are they?
I want to share an innovative approach to helping older adults live an active and healthy life in their own homes with the aid of a senior-friendly tool. There are quite a few technologies that are senior friendly, but this approach goes one critical step deeper!
Recently I spoke with Denise Rabidoux, President & CEO, Evangelical Homes of Michigan, and Steve Hopkins, VP Wellness and Home Based Solutions. Evangelical Homes is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) with a bold vision. [click to continue…]
