The Caregiver’s Experience
Today, more than one in five Americans are caregivers, having provided care to an adult or child with special needs at some point in the past 12 months. There are varying levels of difficulty with each caregiver's role, and with the growing population of caregivers this means more individuals need support dealing with physical, emotional, or financial stress. If this sounds like your situation, arrangeCARE is here to support you.
Watch Out! Scams in the Era of COVID-19
Scammers are exploiting the uncertainty and stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how you can spot these new techniques and avoid becoming a victim of fraud.
What Does arrangeCARE do for Families in Austin, Texas?
Often a client’s crisis is the factor that brings a Care Manager into their lives. Part of Care Management advocacy includes the willingness to work through the barriers that often occur in obtaining governmental or insurance benefits.
The PROTECTS Model: Empowering and Protecting Vulnerable Adults
If there is no longer a need for a court-ordered guardianship, evidence such as the Physician's Certificate of Medical Evaluation is needed. Through PROTECTS, arrangeCARE provides a well-considered, thoughtful evaluation that provides the Physician with a holistic, person-centered perspective.
What to Observe When Visiting Aging Parents Over the Holidays
People with aging parents can be surprised at the decreased abilities of older adults. Age-related decline happens rapidly. Often the older adult may feel the need to cover up any issues that they are experiencing.
Ways to Reduce Your Caregiver Stress During the Holiday Season
Happy Holidays! Many people find this season to be a time of joy. It’s also a time of stress.
Anosognsia
Anosognosia is a Greek-based word that can be translated as “without knowledge of disease.” It’s a condition in which a person with a disease or disability is unable to recognize something that is medically apparent.
Caring for Abusive Parents/Caring for Yourself
Many of us heard the admonishment that we need to Honor Thy Mother and Father. This is really tough for persons who have experienced ongoing abuse and neglect at the hands of their parents.
Knowing When to Exit the Highway: Older Adults and Driving Safety
We have a life-long love of the automobile. We are driving further. We are driving longer.
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays! How can we minimize the stress, and maximize the joy? Here are some ideas.
Recognizing Depresssion in Older Adults
Let’s talk about depression in older adults. You may notice that something is a bit “off” with your older loved one. You can’t quite put your finger on it, but something just isn’t right.
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The Caregiver’s Experience
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What Does arrangeCARE do for Families in Austin, Texas?
Resource for Family & Friend Caregivers of Older Adults
What to Observe When Visiting Aging Parents Over the Holidays
Ways to Reduce Your Caregiver Stress During the Holiday Season
Anosognsia
Caring for Abusive Parents/Caring for Yourself