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Family caregivers know…

being a caregiver for a senior or an adult with a disability is often overwhelming –

especially when combined with the responsibilities of working full-time and raising children.

 

Transitions of Care

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We’re here to help

As Geriatric Care Managers for individual seniors in Alexandria, Fairfax County and Northern Virginia, we bring knowledge, expertise and solutions to each caregiving challenge. Specializing in managing care for seniors, Senior Care Management Services is committed to guiding caregiving families through the caregiving process, and helpin gseniors maintain their independence and highest level of functioning.

If you would like more information, or if you are a caregiver needing additional guidance and support of a professional, call us at 703-329-0900, or follow this link. We look forward to helping you with these challenges.

January is National Blood Donor Month

During the first year of the pandemic, I was working with a gentleman who had been receiving two units of blood every two weeks. However, he was suddenly informed that, due to a shortage of blood, they needed to ration the supply. Consequently, after many months of...

Medicare in 2023

In a recent 48-hour period, I received similar questions from caregivers. These caregivers were not related, and they did not know one another. Each was the adult son whose parent was about to be discharged from a skilled nursing facility. Though they were very...

988 is the New National Number for Suicide Prevention or Crisis

Great news! It is now so much easier to reach someone when one is in emotional crisis or feeling suicidal. A new national number "988" has been established to make it easier for anyone to call when in need of such assistance. Changing the number to 988 makes it easier...

Hurricane Preparation Can Save Your Older Loved One’s Life

Over the years, I’ve written several times about hyperthermia, warning caregivers what to lookout for, and how to keep an older loved one safe from the extremes of hot weather. Preparation is very much a part of keeping one safe in extremely hot weather. And so too,...

Putting Your Affairs in Order? Some Resources to Help

Whether you are considering getting your own personal and financial affairs in order, to organize them for your loved ones, or you are left with the task of doing this on behalf of a loved one who has passed away, there are many resources out there that can help guide...