by Nicole Stroman | Nov 16, 2023 | Advance Planning, Aging Life Care Manager, Alzheimer's, Care Solutions, Caregiver Advice, Caregiver Burnout, Caring for Aging Parent, Dementia, Elder Care, Family Care, Geriatric Care Management, Legal Documents
John Mitchell was more than just an elder law attorney; he was a confidant to families during their most vulnerable moments. He was known for his keen eye and compassionate nature. When the Anderson family approached him to draft end-of-life planning paperwork for...
by Nicole Stroman | Dec 21, 2022 | Aging Adults, Aging Life Care Manager, Aging Parent, Caring for Aging Parent, Family Care, Healthy Aging, Holiday Fun, Holidays, Relocating, Relocation Services
The weather was cooperating with snow on the way just in time for Christmas Day. A white Christmas really was something that Sharon and John looked forward to every year. The family was due to arrive in a couple of days, so Sharon was busy cooking and decorating. They...
by Nicole Stroman | Oct 20, 2022 | Aging Parent, Alzheimer's, Behavior Changes, Caring for Aging Parent, Dementia, Family Care, Health Concerns, Personality Changes, Relocating, Relocation Services
Ellie was 84 years old; she was able to physically get around with a cane and her only complaint was her declining eyesight. At the moment she was not sure where her keys to the mailbox were. She had called her son, Scott, to inquire. He was 3 hours away and did not...
by Nicole Stroman | May 18, 2022 | Aging Adult, Aging Adults, Aging Life Care Manager, Aging with Confidence, Care Solutions, Caring for Aging Parent, Distance Care, Elder Care, Family Care, Financial Advice, Geriatric Care Management, Proactive Aging, Senior Advice, Senior Finances
As part of celebrating the month of May as Aging Life Care Month, we would like help educate our visitors on what it is that Aging Life Care Professionals, also known as Geriatric Care Managers, do to help aging persons and their involved family members to plan for...
by Nicole Stroman | Sep 15, 2021 | Care Solutions, Family Care, Family Conflict, Health and Wellness, Health Care Decisions
My client Allen was 80 years old with advanced heart disease when he was diagnosed with stage 2 prostate cancer. The urologist met with Allen, his two daughters, and I and explained the options. Allen could have surgery as a first step but it often needed to be...
by Nicole Stroman | Jul 15, 2021 | Caregiver Advice, Family Care, Health and Wellness, Self-Care
Emily was exhausted. As the only daughter of her 85-year-old mother, she struggled with trying to balance a full-time job, the needs of her young children, and caregiving responsibilities. Lately she found herself snapping at her kids and feeling negative and...
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