May 3, 2022 —
by Felicia Juntunen, CMC, ECM Director of Care Management The intersection of health and safety is a topic important to old and young alike. The environment of our homes and our habits therein impacts our safety and influences our health. As we age, the emphasis on safety intensifies, especially as physical health declines and senses... Read More
April 5, 2022 —
by Gail Arno, CMC, ECM Director of Care Management A fiduciary is an individual who holds a legal or ethical relationship of trust with one or more other parties. They are placed in a position of legal trust on behalf of another individual or group. At times, professional fiduciaries are appointed by courts to serve in a... Read More
March 2, 2022 —
by Gail Arno, CMC, ECM Director of Care Management As Care Managers, one of the first responsibilities that we undertake with new clients is to ensure that their legal house is in order. This is a critical task that is often neglected or overlooked. Although we understand that this can be a confusing topic, these conversations are essential... Read More
February 1, 2022 —
by Gail Arno, CMC, ECM Director of Care Management As we continue to write about the partnership efforts that we, as Care Managers find so vital, it seems prudent to share a few of the resources that we rely on both near and far. We are often brought into the lives of our clients in the... Read More
January 18, 2022 —
by Gail Arno, CMC, ECM Director of Care Management Happy New Year and welcome to 2022! At Elder Care Management, we are looking forward to another year of serving our clients, educating our community, and working with families to support our clients in their aging journeys. As we enter our thirteenth year in the Care Management business, we are also... Read More
December 8, 2021 —
by Gail Arno, CMC, ECM Director of Care Management Here we are again, sprinting our way into the December holiday season. What will things look like this year as we continue with the concerns of the pandemic, yet try to gather amongst friends and family members to enjoy all that the season means to us? We hope that this holiday month brings everyone together in a way that fills their soul with joy... Read More
November 3, 2021 —
by Gail Arno, CMC, ECM Director of Care Management We find ourselves barreling toward the holiday season of 2021 and will soon be contemplating the close of yet another year. This has been a year of continuing challenges and many joys as well, one just needs to spend some time in reflection to sort through the year in review. The team at ECM wants to take a moment... Read More
October 20, 2021 —
by Gail Arno, CMC, ECM Director of Care Management Each day, our Care Managers meet our senior clients who are in the midst of their own crisis. Often, the issues we tackle are mild and manageable. Sometimes, however, the situation is serious and life-altering. As Care Managers, we accept these challenges and are honored to be able to step in to educate, support,... Read More
September 2, 2021 —
by Gail Arno, CMC, ECM Director of Care Management Untreated or dismissed mental health issues in our younger years can present in a variety of ways as we continue to age. Approximately 15% of adults aged 60 and over suffer from mental health disorders. The WHO defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Because mental health is... Read More
August 2, 2021 —
by Gail Arno, CMC, ECM Director of Care Management This time we revisit the experience of our client BettyJean and the challenges she faced being vulnerable, alone, and aging with both physical and cognitive challenges. BettyJean was living in her own home, had hired caregiving support with a caregiver who was slowly taking more and more... Read More
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