When it comes to care options during difficult life transitions the average person can be left feeling confused and downright overwhelmed. In an article from ParentGiving.com the author explores some of the difficulties that arise as adult children are charged …
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This is an excerpt from Gillian Kruse article on www.care.com entitled “12 Summer Safety Tips for the Elderly”. At Browning Geriatric Consulting we see firsthand how much fun the summertime can be for our clients. However, for Upstate Seniors proper precautions …
When it comes to caring for an aging loved one there may be several difficult conversations that you must have regarding their ongoing care. Here are a few tips to prepare to be open, honest and not argumentative when discussing …
For some, holiday gatherings deliver an unwanted gift: the realization that an aging relative is losing the ability to live independently. With relatives coming together to celebrate, adult children can be alarmed to discover that their loved one is no …
This month we should not only celebrate Thanksgiving but also give thanks to the 65 million caregivers in US who continue to serve and care for another every day of the year! That’s right, you heard us… according to an …
Medicare is a chronic focus of scam artists because of its huge size and moving parts” says Mark Miller a reporter for Reuters. Consumer advocate protection warns seniors that scammers will tell them they need to renew their Medicare coverage …
While today’s seniors are painfully aware of rising costs, many do not know that there are non-profit organizations like The Silver Scholarship Foundation that aim to help seniors facing growing financial costs. According to a recent article by Angela Stringfellow …
Even though we are in the midst of the ‘dog days of summer,’ you or a loved one may still be experiencing an alarming phenomenon that can be a nightly occurrence for some suffering dementia. Commonly known as sundowning or …
Browning Geriatric Consulting (BGC) will participate in National Geriatric Care Manager Month by conducting a free seminar at Palmettos Assisted Living Community in Greenville SC on Thursday, May 30th at 2 pm. The seminar will cover topics such as: how …