Bend Senior Care Management

09/19/2020

Reporting Elder Abuse

We encourage neighbors, friends and relatives to watch for signs of elder abuse, neglect or exploitation of elders living in the community and make a report.

https://www.eagletribune.com/news/reporting-elder-abuse/article_5e73f1cd-2db5-5a0e-a047-38781fc5b436.html

Q: We have lived next door to a sociable, elderly widowed woman for several years. Her son recently moved in with her after losing his job.

09/16/2020

What are some simple ways to show up more for our senior community members? Delivering groceries, making a phone call, or sending a card are a few ways to brighten someone's day.

For seniors, the effects of social distancing can be detrimental to their memory and mental state. Let's make time to show up for one another during this unprecedented time.

Warning Signs that Social Isolation During the Coronavirus May be Leading to Accelerated Memory Loss for Seniors in Westchester and Fairfield Counties.

09/16/2020

What is Elder Abuse?

Elder abuse is an intentional act or failure to act that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adult. An older adult is someone age 60 or older. The abuse often occurs at the hands of a caregiver or a person the elder trusts.

Click the link to learn more about preventing elder abuse and ensuring that your loved ones are in good hands.

https://lnkd.in/gGXynPW.

Adolescents and adults are often unaware that teens experience dating violence

09/08/2020

Delivering VIP conceirge-style geriatric care management to Bend's senior community:

Bend Senior Care Management provides concierge VIP style geriatric care management services to families with aging seniors in Central Oregon. With highly personalized care plans, a true passion for senior care advocacy, and trusted community relationships, they ensure that you and your loved one receive exceptional guidance, dedicated resources, and overall continuity of care during a time of crisis, transition, or need.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w00QDl4DOI

Bend Senior Care Management is proud to offer a unique and premier solution to geriatric care management for aging seniors. In this short introduction video,...

09/07/2020

A reminder to be a good neighbor and reach out to the elderly in our community. Some simple ways to help include giving rides, visiting, or assisting around the house.

Senior isolation can have devastating effects physically, emotionally, and mentally. Research shows that loneliness has a negative effect comparable to chronic stress.

09/07/2020

How Responsible Parties Value Aging Life Care Professionals' Services.

The value of Aging Life Care Professional services is evident. With the increasing aging population and the emphasis on continuity of care, Aging Life Care Professionals are poised to play a larger role in coming years.

Aging Life Care Journal Article:

https://www.aginglifecare.org/alca_web_docs/journal/The%20Value%20of%20Working%20with%20an%20ALCP.pdf

09/01/2020

Susan just heard a lecture from an Aging Life Care Manager about the importance of planning ahead with aging family members and wonders what will happen when Dad has a major fall or illness. The Aging Life Care Manager (also called a Geriatric Care Manager), convinced her to have a “strategy meeting” for some “Win-Win” ideas.

Susan is getting burnt out trying to care for her 91 year old father. She has a part-time job teaching and takes care of her two school-age grandchildren in the afternoons. Her mother has been gone for three years and Dad is truly struggling to stay independent, and failing at that. His neighbors an...

09/01/2020

While there are many elderly Americans living in nursing homes, there are also many living in their own homes or with their families. Caregiving for this population in the midst of a pandemic creates new worries and situations that require troubleshooting.

Caregivers of elderly relatives and friends need to consider alternate plans for making sure they can stay healthy in their homes.

09/01/2020

Caring for our senior family members during the coronavirus pandemic is essential as older adults are advised to continue to shelter in place.

Senior Helpers, the area’s premier provider of in-home senior care and companionship, has a list of ways you can help elderly loved ones maintain positive mental health during this pandemic.