Like a Daughter's Care

10/21/2014

Visit Like a Daughter's Care booth at the Alzheimer's Association, Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter annual conference, March 14, 2015.

When: Saturday, March 14, 2015 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Central Time). Where: Saint Paul RiverCentre, 175 West Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 United States. Questions? 952.857.0548 mnnd-conference@alz.org -OR- Deborah Richman Director of Education and Outreach drichman@alz.org 952.857.0551…

08/08/2014

It's official! Like a Daughter's Care is our official trademark.
Visit www.LikeaDaughtersCare.com

Care management services to help seniors and their families with home health care and other elder care issues.

08/07/2014

Have you ever worked with a Geriatric Care Manager?

Here is what our clients are saying,
"Your time and effort coordinating appointments, transportation, and advocacy is very appreciated. Your expertise has saved us from making costly errors. Without Like a Daughter's Care, I truly don't know how we could have managed."

http://www.caremanager.org/why-care-management/what-you-should-know/

A Geriatric Care Manager is a health and human services specialist who helps families who are caring for older relatives.

04/28/2014

A little humor about our aging population in the cartoon.

"The “Baby Boomers” (those born between 1946 and 1964) started turning 65 in 2011, and the number of older people will increase dramatically during the 2010–2030 period. The older population in 2030 is projected to be twice as large as their counterparts in 2000, growing from 35 million to 72 million and representing nearly 20 percent of the total U.S. population."

http://www.agingstats.gov/Main_Site/Data/2012_Documents/Population.aspx

04/17/2014

I remember my first fall in the bathroom getting out of the tub in my late 40's. I thought, I am officially old.
How can we help ourselves and our aging parents minimize their risk of falling?
http://likeadaughterscare.com/falling-bathroom/

I remember my first fall in the bathroom. • “The most hazardous activities for all ages are bathing, showering and getting out of the tub or shower. Injuries in or near the bathtub or shower account for more than two-thirds of emergency room visits.”

04/14/2014

8 Essential Fall Prevention Tips http://likeadaughterscare.com/fall-prevention-seniors/

Unfortunately, the risk of falls increases with aging and FORTUNATELY, falls are mostly preventable.

Fall proofing your home and making smart life style choices are key to aging safely and maximizing independence.

04/04/2014

"WOMEN have a 1 in 6 chance of developing Alzheimer's, while men have a 1 in 11 chance." "Women in their 60s are about TWICE AS LIKELY to develop Alzheimer's over the rest of their lives as they are to develop breast cancer."
How can we prepare ourselves as women and often as the main caregivers to our families? Great info from Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota

Every 67 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer's disease. More than 5 million Americans are living with the disease. Learn the facts. Help ...

03/25/2014

Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota , Like a Daughter's Care booth at the Meeting of the Minds conference, Alzheimer's Association of Minnesota-North Dakota. Mary, RN and Sandy, SW talking to the many friends, family and providers attending the conference.

03/17/2014

What you need to know beyond the fancy chandeliers and lobbies at Assisted Living Facilities?

Please read our article and share your thoughts and experiences.

http://likeadaughterscare.com/assisted-living-facilities-and-senior-living-communities-the-marketing-pitch-vs-reality/

Have you ever gone on a tour of an Assisted Living facility or Senior Living community? I have toured many and I often come out thinking, “Gee, this sounds great. Sign me up”, and I am not even a senior. The assisted living facilities and senior living communities’ leasing directors are incredibly f...

02/26/2014

An estimated 44 million American caregivers provide at least $396 billion annually in unpaid care.
Caregivers are at a greater risk of emotional and physical consequences to their own health.

How can we help?

An estimated 44 million Americans age 18 and older provide unpaid assistance and support to older people and adults with disabilities who live in the community.1 The value of this unpaid labor force is estimated to be at least $306 billion annually,2 nearly double the combined costs of home health c...

02/19/2014

China's law, Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly, recently amended, requires children with parents over 60 to visit them OFTEN and tend to their needs.

Would you like that law in the U.S.?

http://www.ibtimes.com/chinese-law-requires-children-visit-elderly-parents-987796

The one-child policy and economic development are upending China's traditional piety toward elders -- and the government is now stepping in.

02/05/2014

Great conference on dementia/Alzheimer's for families, caregivers, and professionals! Not to be missed.

When: Saturday, March 01, 2014 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Central Time). Where: Saint Paul RiverCentre, 175 West Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 United States. QUESTIONS 952.857.0548 mnnd-conference@alz.org Debbie Richman drichman@alz.org 952.857.0551 SPONSOR/EXHIBIT Jennifer Schroeder jschr...