Geriatric Care Management

Hi everyone, My dear friend Carol’s father died a month ago. Last Friday night at our synagogue, she stood up to say Kaddish, the communal prayer for the dead, and I was taken aback by my visceral reaction at seeing my friend stand and speak those ancient words. The reality of her loss and her vulnerability, as well as my own, struck me full force. In that moment, I realized anew that what had happened to her will happen to...Read entire article »

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Last month I received two comments about long-distance caregiving, a situation that is all too common and always challenging. Caregiving is sometimes a complicated task, and any difficulty can become magnified by the sense and reality of your being far away. Caregivers who reside at a distance from their loved ones often experience feelings of anxiety, lack of control and guilt. My best advice is to plan ahead. Familiarize yourself with services in your loved one’s area, or call a...Read entire article »

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