by Ramona Brush | Nov 13, 2020 | Austin, Elderly, Family Caregiving, Financial, Older Adult, Senior, Texas
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.
by Ramona Brush | Aug 1, 2020 | Austin, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Elderly, Family Caregiving, Medical Care, Medical Evaluations, Mental Health, Older Adult, Senior, Texas
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.
by Ramona Brush | Jul 22, 2020 | Austin, Disabilities, Disability, Elder Abuse, Elderly, Family Caregiving, Financial, Medical Care, Mental Health, Older Adult, Senior, 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.
by Ramona Brush | Mar 31, 2020 | Austin, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Texas
Today we’re featuring a list of over 75 links and resources curated by Community Not Commodity that can help you, your family, and your community in the Austin, Texas area during these trying times.
by Ramona Brush | Dec 25, 2019 | Austin, Christmas, Elderly, Family Caregiving, Holidays, Medical Care, Mental Health, Older Adult, Senior, 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.
by Ramona Brush | Dec 18, 2019 | Austin, Christmas, Elderly, Family Caregiving, Holidays, Older Adult, Senior, Texas
Happy Holidays! Many people find this season to be a time of joy. It’s also a time of stress.
by Ramona Brush | May 16, 2019 | Anosognsia, Austin, Disabilities, Disability, Family Caregiving, Mental Health, Older Adult, Senior, 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.
by Ramona Brush | Jan 9, 2019 | Austin, Driving, Elderly, Family Caregiving, Senior, Texas
We have a life-long love of the automobile. We are driving further. We are driving longer.