Category Archives: South Florida Elder Care

Choosing a Caregiver is Like Ordering a Glass of Wine – Don’t Choose on Price Alone

Posted ago by Marty

Have you ever been to a restaurant where the difference between their horrendous house wine and a nice smooth finish was only a buck? It’s not so different with caregivers – you want to choose a caregiver on VALUE, not price.

86 is the New 16 – Just Like those Taco Bell Seniors!

Posted ago by Marty

As Geriatric Care Managers serving Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Delray Beach, we have programs and can introduce options that help seniors to think young even though they may be getting older.

Oh No, My Parents are Getting Older and They’re Spending My Retirement

Posted ago by Marty

A client called me the other day with this dilemma – his parents were always saving for a rainy day. And he told me guess what – it’s raining right now.

Is it Hearing Loss, or Dementia?

Posted ago by Marty

Sometimes things are just like they appear – and sometimes not. For many seniors, it can be difficult to determine if early signs of memory loss are related to dementia, or something as simple as hearing loss.

Poor Oral Health Linked to Chronic Disease

Posted ago by Marty

Poor oral health is a clear indicator of overall health, and studies have shown that poor oral health and gum disease are related to diabetes, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, and Macular Degeneration.