Compassionate Choice, LLC

11/03/2025

November is National Family Caregivers Month. We recognize the impact and sacrifice of the 50 million Americans who show up every day for loved ones who depend on them. These caregivers are spouses, parents, adult children, and neighbors who provide essential support without pay, often while balancing their own responsibilities, careers, and families.

This month we honor their strength, acknowledge their challenges, and emphasize one truth: no caregiver should feel alone. Aging Life Care Managers can be a trusted partner in helping families navigate care options, coordinate services, and support both the caregiver and their loved one. Find out more at aginglifecare.org.

09/22/2025

Learn all about geriatric care managers and how they can help you provide the best care for your elder loved one.

07/30/2025

04/18/2025

Great job by our friends at McLean Home Care and Hospice sharing awareness of this important topic!

04/12/2025

Truly honored and humbled that my alma mater, University of Saint Joseph, asked me to deliver the keynote speech for USJ’s Psi Chi induction ceremony last evening. Congratulations to all of the inductees! Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology

10/31/2024

Are you or a loved one experiencing anxiety or agitation due to Mild Cognitive Impairment or early Alzheimer’s dementia? The McLean Hospital Geriatric Psychiatry Research Program is now enrolling participants to explore the effects of cannabidiol on these symptoms, offering up to $300 in compensation, study-related care, and an investigational drug at no cost. To learn more or enroll, contact geripsych@partners.org or call 617-855-2511.

10/10/2024

Was proud and honored to co-chair Aging Life Care Association New England Chapter’s 2024 conference in Dedham, MA this week. Our topic, Innovative Aging: Embracing Alternative Care Options, was truly informative. Such an incredible lineup of speakers!

08/08/2024

TOP 5 SIGNS YOU MAY NEED AN AGING LIFE CARE
MANAGER®

I am proud to be an advanced professional Aging Life Care Manager® - to find an ALCA member near you visit: https://www.aginglifecare.org/Shared_Content/ALCA_Directory/ALCA_Find_an_Expert.aspx?hkey=6c3ced7c-b5f0-4d27-9d30-37734ab6cf49

07/24/2024

Thanks to ALCA President Kate Granigan and Senator Bob Casey for speaking up on this important topic. Buyer beware: please remember there is no such thing as “free” service - advisers do actually get paid, not by the consumer, but by the company they are referring their client(s) to. As an ALCA professional, I am bound by ethics and standards that prohibit me from accepting referral fees - I operate without bias for my clients and understand that every situation is different.

The Senate Special Committee on Aging is investigating the company’s financial practices and how it vets facilities.

05/17/2024

DYK: ALCA members are NOT paid referral fees and hold themselves to a strict Code of Ethics. This ensures seniors and their families receive objective guidance throughout the placement process!

Transparency: It's important for families to understand how different senior care placement services are compensated. While many placement agencies receive referral fees from facilities they recommend, Aging Life Care Managers work directly for the client. Their fees are transparent and families are aware of the cost of their services upfront.

Here's how an Aging Life Care Manager can help:
• Independent Assessment: They go beyond online reviews and can conduct evaluations of facilities, considering factors like state inspection reports and resident needs.
• Personalized Recommendations: They understand individual situations and create a list of suitable options based on care requirements, budget, and preferences.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/k4QR50RK970

04/19/2024

So honored to be recognized by my peers with this award at ALCA’s annual conference in Minneapolis. Very proud to be part of such an incredible organization!

This year's Chapter Awards have been announced! The New England Chapter 2023 Outstanding Member is Kathryn Thaisz! "Kathryn has truly been a key player on the New England board. She took our website from zero to hero, and then tackled our social media like a seasoned pro, turning our LinkedIn and pages into thriving communities and seriously upping our follower game. Her leadership skills shone as she motivated others to get involved and after her term as a committee chair ended, she didn't step back. Instead, she took on the role of co-chairing our conference committee, and we are now not just on track, but we’re set to have one of our best conferences ever! What's truly impressive is her knack for facing challenges head-on, with a 'bring it on' attitude that's contagious. She does all this while running her own practice and managing family life, which, let's be honest, is no small feat." Thank you for all you do, Kathryn! Congratulations!

04/18/2024

❓ How Do You Know When You Need an Aging Life Care Professional ❓

When caregiving for an aging family member becomes overwhelming, it may be time to contact an Aging Life Care Professional.

You may need an Aging Life Care Professional if the person you are caring for:

*has multiple medical or psychological issues
*is unable to live safely in their current environment
*is not pleased with current care providers and requires advocacy
*is confused about their own financial and/or legal situation
*has limited or no family support

To find an Aging Life Care Professional in your area:
https://www.aginglifecare.org/Shared_Content/ALCA_Directory/ALCA_Find_an_Expert.aspx?hkey=6c3ced7c-b5f0-4d27-9d30-37734ab6cf49