Welcome Wisdom

Aging with Intention: Designing the Road Ahead

— by Louie Handugan, Incoming Director of Care Management   Aging isn’t something that just happens to us — it’s something we can design with clarity, courage, and care. I’m deeply honored — and honestly a bit overwhelmed — to join this extraordinary team and incredible agency. After nearly 20 years in hospice leadership, stepping into... Read More

When “Someday” Becomes “Today”

— by Jason Wu, ECM owner On January 1st, my 84-year-old father began the New Year not with celebrations, but in the hospital—after a fall triggered by a rapid and unexpected decline in his mobility. One day he was mostly himself. A few weeks later, he was incontinent, unsteady, and profoundly changed. At the same time,... Read More

Planning, Preparing, & Procuring… successful aging takes some effort! 

— 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

The difficult decision we often face, to stay at home or make a move 

— by Gail Arno, CMC, ECM Director of Care Management Making the monumental decision to move from your home where things are familiar, routine, and comfortable into a senior housing setting can be one of the biggest and most challenging decisions of a lifetime. Routine and comfort at home are key and very important but equally critical is making... Read More

The Role of Care Management in these Most Challenging Times

— 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