Care Navigators, Inc.

04/24/2026

There is still time to register for today’s webinar.

Are you using social media to the best of your business’s advantage? Join us on Friday, April 24, to develop the skills to transition from an everyday social media user to a stand-out voice within your industry.

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xAv1oJryRQKXL5No9hKC4Q

04/23/2026

Yay! Here meeting lots of aging life care managers representing NGA

04/23/2026

This Spring, Care Navigators, Inc. wants to know:

What is one "small win" you’ve had this week in your caregiving journey? Whether it’s a shared laugh, a peaceful morning, or finally getting that doctor’s appointment scheduled—we want to celebrate with you!

Care Navigator Tip: If the "to-do" list is starting to feel longer than the "wins" list, it might be time for Coordination of Care. We’re here to take the logistics off your plate so you can focus on the moments that matter.

04/22/2026

Join us this Friday 💻

04/21/2026

Did you know that the change in seasons can affect those living with dementia? 🌷☀️

As the days get longer and the weather shifts, you might notice changes in sleep patterns or increased restlessness. This "Spring Transition" is a great time to audit your care plan.

At Care Navigators, Inc., our dementia-certified specialists help families with:
✅ Environmental adjustments for better safety.
✅ Activity planning to embrace the fresh air.
✅ Clinical oversight to manage behavioral changes.

Don’t navigate the transition alone. Let our navigators provide the "map" your family needs this spring.

04/16/2026

Join our very own Jennifer Wollenberg at Elderwerks

Are you using social media to the best of your business’s advantage? Join us on Friday, April 24, to develop the skills to transition from an everyday social media user to a stand-out voice within your industry.

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xAv1oJryRQKXL5No9hKC4Q

04/16/2026

Navigating the world of legal documents can feel like a maze, but understanding the two types of Power of Attorney (POA) is the best way to ensure your wishes (or your loved one's wishes) are respected.

Think of a POA as a "safety net"—you hope you never need it, but you’re much safer having it in place!

🏛️ Power of Attorney for Property
This person handles the financial side of things. If you become unable to manage your affairs, your "Agent" can:

-Pay your monthly bills and mortgage.

-Manage your bank accounts and investments.

-Handle taxes or sell real estate on your behalf.

-Keep your household running smoothly without legal delays.

🩺 Power of Attorney for Healthcare
This person handles medical decisions. They step in only when you cannot communicate for yourself to:

-Talk to doctors and access medical records.

-Choose between different treatment options or facilities.

-Ensure your "Living Will" or end-of-life wishes are followed.

-Advocate for your comfort and quality of care.

💡 Why do you need BOTH?
A common mistake is assuming one covers the other. In reality, a hospital won't let your "Financial POA" decide on a surgery, and a bank won't let your "Healthcare POA" withdraw money to pay for that surgery.

Pro-Tip: You can choose the same person for both, or two different people based on their specific strengths (e.g., your "math whiz" sibling for Property and your "calm under pressure" friend for Healthcare).

🗨️ Let’s Chat
Have you started the "big talk" about POAs with your family yet?

👍 = We have it all signed and ready!

⏳ = It’s on our to-do list for this month.

❓ = I have questions—drop them below!



Note: Laws regarding POA vary by state and province. We always recommend chatting with a local elder law attorney to make sure your documents are legally binding in your specific area!

04/15/2026

Community Transitions 🏠

We help clients get home and stay home from hospital and long-term care stays. Our service is especially ideal for complex cases where limited or no family is involved or the family lives at a distance. We collaborate with hospital care managers to ensure the discharge plan is properly carried out and assist senior orphans as if they were our own family. Stepping in to coordinate care needs with long-distance family and facilitate communication between family, client, and healthcare providers to ensure appropriate quality care is our specialty. We follow-up post-discharge, including medication compliance, DME, and home health (OT, PT, ST) with continued patient education at home such as medication, precautions, equipment, etc. to tailor individual needs beyond just the basics. Coordinating other services (including non-medical) to lower client costs and implementing weekly programs to ensure client compliance and prevent re-admissions is key.

Care Navigators make our clients part of our family.♥️

04/14/2026

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our very own Kate Krallitsch!!! 🎂

04/13/2026

Jacqui Nguyen is our Lead Nurse Care Manager. Jacqui has practiced as a registered nurse (RN) for over 30 years. She started her career caring for orthopedic patients and then transitioned to emergency/trauma nursing. Jacqui received her Masters degree in clinical education for emergency/trauma nursing at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. She subsequently joined the clinical faculty at University of WI – Milwaukee teaching nursing students. She now looks forward to helping clients and families understand and navigate the confusing health care field.

"Utilization of health care offerings requires new focus and transition is hard! I’d like to help ease the process by introducing/reviewing health care options to make your goals materialize in the safest and smoothest way possible."

04/04/2026

Easter Weekend is always exceptionally special!

Sharing the joy of Easter with family members, particularly the elderly who contribute significantly to our family's strength, is truly unparalleled.

Our team at Care Navigators wishes you a blessed and joyful Easter weekend.