Welcome Wisdom

As the Year comes to a Close, we Reflect…

December 7, 2020 — by Gail Arno, CMC, ECM Director of Care Management Welcome to December and the close of a year filled with change, challenge, chaos, and community. At Elder Care Management we started the year 2020 facing change within as our leadership shifted and we were necessarily regrouping.  We faced change right out of the gate, not realizing... Read More

Gratitude During a Pandemic… a good practice

November 2, 2020 — by Gail Arno, CMC, ECM Director of Care Management As Aging Life Care Managers we have the opportunity, privilege, and responsibility to keep our client’s mental and physical well-being at the forefront of our service. We focus on our client’s health and overall well-being as our mandate and our commitment, particularly in this uncertain and challenging... Read More

It’s that time again… a flu shot for everyone!

October 2, 2020 — by Gail Arno, CMC, ECM Director of Care Management As Aging Life Care Managers, it is our responsibility to take care of our clients’ medical, physical, emotional, and social needs.  At this time of the year, we are particularly focused on making sure that our clients consider the benefits of receiving a flu shot.  We are encouraging and facilitating this effort as we recognize the significant... Read More

Social Isolation and Depression: The Impact on Health & Well-Being

September 2, 2020 — by Gail Arno, CMC, ECM Director of Care Management Social Isolation and depression often go hand in hand and can impact both one’s physical and emotional well-being.  It can also augment a person’s level of depression or anxiety which can consequently increase the risk of dementia by 40%. The research shows that social isolation and loneliness are... Read More

The Role of Care Management in these Most Challenging Times

August 3, 2020 — by Gail Arno, CMC, ECM Director of Care Management Your concerns… our solutions. Such a wonderful and lofty opportunity we envisioned and we repeatedly accomplished with our care management services, until a major pandemic came to be and things changed for everyone. Care management for us is about person-centered care and sculpting the services and... Read More

Taking a fresh approach to a tried & true favorite

July 6, 2020 — by Gail Arno, CMC, ECM Director of Care Management Summertime has come and along with it the memory of times filled with an essence of fun, family, outings, and gatherings. Yet in this time of pandemic and the challenges we face with the seriousness of COVID-19 we tend to think more about quarantine, social distancing,... Read More

Coming out of the fog yet still respecting the caution of our times

June 8, 2020 — by Gail Arno, CMC – ECM Director of Care Management Human beings, young and old are social creatures. Our connections to and with others enable us to survive and to thrive. During this unusual time, we are all faced with social isolation and unintended loneliness. As a result, we are potentially at a higher risk for physical... Read More

Carrying on successfully during these challenging times… 

May 4, 2020 — by Gail Arno, CMC – ECM Director of Care Management The Coronavirus has certainly changed all of our lives, but we want you to know that Elder Care Management is up and running, with safety and caution as our first concern as we continue to serve our clients. We are providing redefined services to our clients-... Read More

In times like these…we can be the helpers

April 8, 2020 — by Gail Arno, CMC – ECM Director of Care Management During these challenging and ever-changing times, we want you to know that Elder Care Management continues to serve our clients, support our team, and to take on new responsibilities daily. Our dedicated staff members are continuing to provide care to our clients in their own homes,... Read More