by Rebecca Brunner | Better Senior Care Blog
Navigating complex healthcare systems grows increasingly difficult every day — overall, our healthcare system is broken and staffing is a constant problem. Many older adults feel overwhelmed by doctor’s appointments, insurance paperwork, managing medication, and...
by Rebecca Brunner | Better Senior Care Blog
Getting older comes with unique challenges – from health issues to financial planning to simply needing help with daily activities. An Aging Life Care Professional, previously known as Geriatric Care Managers, can make all the difference. As Certified Care Managers...
by Rebecca Brunner | Caregiver's Resource
As our parents age, overseeing their complicated and evolving medical needs often falls onto their adult children. Even parents who were once very independent and managed their own healthcare can begin to struggle as conditions like diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s...
by Rebecca Brunner | Better Senior Care Blog, Caregiver's Resource
Hospital readmissions can be distressing, especially for seniors. They often signal a lack of comprehensive care and support, leading to a vicious cycle of health setbacks. Nearly 1 in 5 Medicare patients are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of discharge,...
by Rebecca Brunner | Better Senior Care Blog, Caregiver's Resource
There is a vital role of advocating for those who live in senior communities. In long-term care settings such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and independent living communities, the presence of Care Managers and families as advocates and professional...