by Complete Care Strategies | Better Senior Care Blog
As I sat next to a woman at the Alzheimer’s Association Conference, I listened to her story about her husband’s diagnosis. A man in his 60’s, he was recently diagnosed with MCI (Minimal Cognitive Impairment). I learned that 60% of those with this impairment eventually... by Complete Care Strategies | Better Senior Care Blog
As she approached her client’s house, the care manager could not believe her eyes. There on the street in front of her home lay 82 year old Jean Smith – unconscious. Soon after, Mrs. Smith (not her real name) was asked to leave the retirement community to which she... 
by Complete Care Strategies | Better Senior Care Blog, Caregiver's Resource, Complete Care Strategies
The start of a new year can be the perfect time to re-evaluate your approach to caregiving. What’s working. What’s not. Maybe you’re burning the candle at both ends, managing your own children and the care of your aging parent. Maybe your elderly parent’s... 
by Complete Care Strategies | Better Senior Care Blog, Caregiver's Resource, Complete Care Strategies
The holidays are approaching and you’re feeling more anxious than ever. Visiting with your loved ones during the holiday season can shine a light on issues you haven’t seen before or have been avoiding. We recommend taking a “5 Sense Approach” towards caregiving over... 
by Complete Care Strategies | Better Senior Care Blog, Caregiver's Resource, Complete Care Strategies
Watching our parents age, lose their clarity and ability to manage day to day activities can be heart wrenching, not to mention frightening, even for adult children. Sometimes, it’s just easier to think that the behavior we are seeing is a one-time occurrence – the... 
by Complete Care Strategies | Better Senior Care Blog, Caregiver's Resource, Complete Care Strategies
Do you remember a simpler time when we didn’t rely on technology in the way we do today? While you may long for those days, it’s clear. Technology is here to stay. It is seemingly inescapable… regulating our homes and security through connected, IoT appliances...