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

Strategies for Caring from a Distance (Part 2)

— by Felicia Juntunen, MA, CMC, Director of Care Management Last month we introduced the topic of long-distance caregiving and explored how to effectively help a loved one deal with the challenges of aging from afar. We examined the necessity of communication and planning and discussed essential tasks families can undertake to help organize care. This month,... Read More