Information About Eldercare and Guardianship in Austin, Texas

What to Observe When Visiting Aging Parents Over the Holidays

by Ramona Brush | Dec 25, 2019 | Categories: Austin, Christmas, Elderly, Family Caregiving, Holidays, Medical Care, Mental Health, Older Adult, Senior, and Texas.

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

by Ramona Brush | Dec 18, 2019 | Categories: Austin, Christmas, Elderly, Family Caregiving, Holidays, Older Adult, Senior, and Texas.

Happy Holidays! Many people find this season to be a time of joy. It’s also a time of stress.

What Does arrangeCARE do for Families in Austin, Texas?

by Ramona Brush | Jul 24, 2019 | Categories: Austin, Disabilities, Disability, Elder Abuse, Elderly, Family Caregiving, Financial, Medical Care, Mental Health, Older Adult, Senior, and 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.

Anosognsia

by Ramona Brush | May 16, 2019 | Categories: Anosognsia, Austin, Disabilities, Disability, Family Caregiving, Mental Health, Older Adult, Senior, and Texas.

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

by Ramona Brush | Mar 15, 2019 | Categories: Austin, Elderly, Family Caregiving, Mental Health, Older Adult, and Senior.

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

by Ramona Brush | Jan 9, 2019 | Categories: Austin, Driving, Elderly, Family Caregiving, Senior, and Texas.

We have a life-long love of the automobile. We are driving further. We are driving longer.

Happy Holidays

by Ramona Brush | Dec 13, 2018 | Categories: Austin, Depression, Family Caregiving, Mental Health, Older Adult, Senior, and Texas.

Happy Holidays! How can we minimize the stress, and maximize the joy? Here are some ideas.

Recognizing Depresssion in Older Adults

by Ramona Brush | Dec 4, 2018 | Categories: Austin, Depression, Elderly, Family Caregiving, Mental Health, Older Adult, Senior, and Texas.

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.