I have been a caregiver to a family member for more than 11 years—the kind of caregiving that requires everyday attention. While I don’t provide physical care with activities of daily living, I do organize or provide everything else: ensuring that meds are stocked and taken, arranging care aides, groceries, meals, doctor’s appointments, insurance, … [Read more...]
The Role of a Geriatric and/or Complex Care Manager
For Reliable RN, care management is part medical advocate, part resource identifier, part counselor and part cherished friend. Getting old is not for sissies! It's hard work and comes with many challenges. This is also true for younger individuals with complex diagnosis (advanced cancers, Parkinson's, early onset dementia, mental health issues, … [Read more...]