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April 1, 2025 — by Felicia Juntunen, MA, CMC, Director of Care Management As families observe the declining health of their aging loved ones, they may wish to offer support, such as durable medical equipment or medication management. Unfortunately, these offers are sometimes met with skepticism or rejection, leading to frustration and communication breakdowns. Identifying barriers to understanding and seeking... Read More
March 3, 2025 — by Felicia Juntunen, MA, CMC, Director of Care Management Talking about death and end-of-life care is never easy, but it is crucial. Many people avoid this topic, making it difficult to initiate conversations with family members. However, planning ahead and communicating your healthcare preferences can bring peace of mind to everyone involved. The Conversation Project, a... Read More
September 3, 2024 — by Felicia Juntunen, MA, CMC, Director of Care Management Aging Life Care professionals are familiar with the struggle clients and their families encounter as they determine when and to what extent to pursue medical care. For those living with chronic illness, advancing dementia, or increased frailty, this can be a dilemma. Slow Medicine, a term coined by... Read More
July 1, 2024 — by Felicia Juntunen, MA, CMC, Director of Care Management Aging Life Care professionals provide medical advocacy on a regular basis, including becoming familiar with the medications their clients are taking. Part of the routine assessment of a client includes cataloging their medications, understanding which conditions the medications are treating, and how the medications are managed. Encountering... Read More
September 6, 2022 — by Felicia Juntunen, CMC, ECM Director of Care Management Elder Care Management care managers regularly provide advocacy for clients in medical settings, everywhere from the physician’s office, to hospital, to home. Care managers assist with facilitating medical orders to help ensure clients receive the prescribed care and treatment. Home health is one of those benefits that... Read More
July 6, 2022 — by Felicia Juntunen, CMC, ECM Director of Care Management Dealing with the physical and mental health challenges that can accompany aging begins with understanding and maximizing available support systems. However, finding resources, making connections, and then utilizing those resources can seem daunting – especially when time and energy are diminished because of the stress of coping... Read More
May 4, 2021 — by Gail Arno, CMC, ECM Director of Care Management Imagine an adult child, niece or nephew, or the spouse of an individual who is aging, tasked with trying to balance and meet the needs of both individuals, all while trying to continue on with their own life. This is likely the most challenging scenario we manage with our clients; couples who have spent a lifetime together working in unison (for the most part!), tackling whatever life throws their... Read More
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
August 7, 2018 — by Felicia Juntunen, Certified Care Manager According to a 2016 survey, the average time doctors spend with patients during an office visit is between 13 and 16 minutes. Good communication with your physician can help make the most of that time. Start with the investment of a little time prior to a medical appointment to prioritize a... Read More
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