Driving and the Elderly: Having the Difficult Conversation
Some of the issues involving helping elderly loved ones can be difficult and full of tough decisions. The elderly often face unique medical and lifestyle issues that call upon them and those that love them to find solutions that they can live with. It can be common for the elderly to struggle with limitations related […]
Important Documents Everyone Should Consider
Michelle Porjes, Creator and Director of LA Elderly Now that I am nearly four years since the creation of LA Elderly, I not only have my own experiences; I have learned from the wisdom of others. As I shared in one of my articles: “Give your family the greatest gift possible by making sure you […]
5 Things I Would Never Do as a Family Caregiver for an Elderly Loved One
There’s a trend on the social media platform Tik Tok called “5 things I would never do” where different professionals post about things they would never do based on their expertise and experience. Here’s mine: 5 Things I would never do as a family caregiver for an elderly loved one: #1. Not make safety, dignity, […]
Best Practices as an Independent Caregiver
We know there is a national shortage of professional caregivers. We also know that there are concerns about adequate pay when it comes to providing caregiver services. The need for caregiving and caregivers will continue to rise in the future. If you are an independent caregiver looking for a position in the eldercare industry, this […]
A Letter from One to Another: The Caregiver Journey
Dear Reader, Somewhere along the way, we lost the plot of the movie of life. At one time, families were multigenerational units. They lived close to one another. They accepted that caring for mothers to be, elderly and everyone in between was a family event and a right of passage. With our fast-paced lives, our […]
Unlock the Hidden Value in Your Life Insurance Policy
by Irv Selman Did you know your life insurance policy is an asset you own? It is — just like your car or house. The Insurance Studies Institute estimates that 500,000 seniors a year will lapse their life insurance policies and walk away with little or nothing, and that’s after spending tens of thousands of […]
Anxiety and the Elderly in Today’s World
by Renne Dvorak Bainvoll, Ph.D. | Clinical Psychologist Everyone experiences some form of anxiety at some time in their lives. Given the state of the world today with COVID, other world events, and people living alone, more people are finding themselves feeling anxious. These feelings of anxiety may be related to uncertainty about one’s health, […]
Saying Goodbye: Preparing Children for a Funeral
A funeral is an act of closure and for many the funeral begins the mourning process. While the choice to attend a funeral lies in the hands of the parents, there are things that one can do to prepare and involve children in saying goodbye to a loved one. No one wants to talk about […]
Alzheimer’s Disease: Early Detection Matters
Courtesy of the Alzheimer’s Association San Fernando Valley Office If you notice any of the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease in yourself or someone you know, schedule an appointment with your doctor. An early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s provides a range of benefits for the individuals who are diagnosed. Getting checked by your doctor can […]