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941-444-8760 - Sarasota
A Professional Guardianship & Elder Care Management Company
Serving Families with Aging Parents in Sarasota & Bradenton, Florida
Learn what a professional care manager does for you and your family, through our blogs.
When Your Family Needs an Advocate: How a Care Manager Works for You
Susan’s mother, Eva, was doing well living independently, until she had a terrible fall in the bathroom. It was clear to Susan that her mother would need a lot of help when she was back at home recovering, the problem was Susan wasn’t sure where to begin.
Traditional Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage Plans: Look before You Leap
Linda was turning 65 in three months, and it was time to enroll in Medicare. She thought it would be a relatively simple process, but soon discovered that making this decision was not that easy. There was original Medicare Parts A and B, Part D for prescription drug coverage and Part C plans, also known as Medicare Advantage plans.
When Should You Activate Your Long Term Care Insurance?
Janice had moved to the independent living facility two years earlier, but her health had changed since then. Several chronic illnesses were taking a toll, including diabetes and COPD, and she was having trouble taking care of herself.
The Jail Phone Call and Other Scams: Keeping Seniors Safe from Fraud
Warning This is a Scam – “Grandma, can you help me? There was an accident and I’ve been arrested in Canada….I need money wired for bail right away….please don’t tell Mom and Dad!”
“What Should We Do About Mom?” Taming Family Conflict
It’s not uncommon for families to have disagreements about care for an aging parent, especially if they haven’t discussed advance planning or if one sibling takes on more caregiving tasks than the others. Often emotions can get the best of us.
“If Only I Had Known”: Avoid These Dilemmas with Advance Planning
What if you had a serious accident or illness and you were unable to tell your doctors what kind of medical treatment you wanted? What if the same were true for a close family member?
Self-Care for Caregivers: Resources You can Use Today
Caregiving isn’t easy. If you’re a caregiver for a family member, chances are there are times you feel isolated and overwhelmed. If you also work and/or have a family, the stress and the responsibilities you shoulder can affect your mental and physical health.
“Do You Hear What I Hear”?”
When visiting her mother one weekend, Pam noticed that she seemed frailer and more confused than usual. She was unsteady on her feet even with her walker, and when Pam asked her how her last doctor’s appointment had gone, she motioned to a new prescription bottle on the counter.
Aging in America: Why Your Family Needs a Care Manager
A private care manager, a professional with a background in social work, nursing, gerontology or other human services field, can guide families through every step of this journey. This is what we do at Jessica Care.
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