Cheerful marriage preparing healthy meal

Nutrition Matters: Especially for Seniors

Let's talk nutrition! Proper nutrition and hydration are essential for older adults, and a Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist (RDN) who works with seniors on getting the highest quality nutritional care and offering a sound nutritional plan that...

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It is better to be prepared one year too early than...

All too often, when I chat with industry colleagues, I am finding them nod in agreement as we discuss how many life changing decisions are made at the worst place and time: The emergency department waiting area The hallway of a skilled nursing...

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What Brought Me Here

Like most people that work with seniors, I have a deeply personal story that started me on this journey. When I was in graduate school, I was fortunate to live just a short distance from where I grew up in Michigan. My grandmother, who we called,...

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Nurse putting on surgical mask on elderly ill woman

Hospice: The Word No One Wants to Say

In a world where the word "hospice" has shamed, misunderstood, or worse yet, mumbled in a dimly lit ICU, when all other options have failed, President Carter showed the world how hospice was supposed to be done. Diagnosed with multiple melanoma- a...

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Smiling seniors enjoying a healthy breakfast at home together.

Maximizing Benefits from Ongoing Care Plan Management

When it comes to caring for aging loved ones, having a solid care plan is just the beginning. The true key to ensuring their well-being over time is through ongoing care plan management. This continuous process allows care coordinators to adapt and...

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