Posts by GeriatriCare® Management, Inc.
8 things to do this year to lower dementia risk and protect your brain
Here are a few steps to take that may help keep your memory and cognitive abilities in good shape as you age. January 7, 2026 By Richard Sima New cases of dementia are estimated to double by 2060, but the good news is that about 45 percent of those cases may be preventable by making lifestyle…
Read More4 Parkinson’s disease symptoms that can show up decades before a diagnosis
A loss of the sense of smell or acting out one’s dreams can occur years in advance. January 28, 2026 By Meeri Kim Many people think of a tremor as the quintessential warning sign of Parkinson’s disease. But other symptoms — many of them not involving changes in movement — can appear much earlier than what’s…
Read MoreAging Life Care Professionals® Can Help Older Adults and Their Families Plan to Prevent Falls
In anticipation of the National Council on Aging’s (NCOA) National Fall Prevention Week (9/21- 9/25), the Aging Life Care Association® is working to help families be aware of how to help older adults prevent falls. According to the National Council on Aging, one in four Americans aged 65+ fall every year. And this can be…
Read MoreCoronavirus:Are you a Higher Risk
If You Are at Higher Risk Who is at higher risk?Early information out of China, where COVID-19 first started, shows that some people are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. This includes: Get ready for COVID-19 now Take actions to reduce your risk of getting sick If you are at higher…
Read MoreDiagnosed with dementia, she documented her wishes for the end. Then her retirement home said no.
Diagnosed with dementia, she documented her wishes for the end. Then her retirement home said no. By JoNel Aleccia Jan. 18, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. EST When she worked on the trading floor of the Chicago Board Options Exchange, long before cellphone calculators, Susan Saran could perform complex math problems in her head. Years later, as one…
Read MoreOne Family’s Journey Through Guardianship Hell
One Family’s Journey Through Guardianship Hell Learning their five mistakes could help you avoid a similar fate Credit: Courtesy of Gary WeissFamily in happier times (Ada Vocino, Patricia Femia and Patricia’s kids) The last time Patricia Femia saw her mother, Ada Vocino, was February 14, 2013 — Valentine’s Day. But this was anything but a…
Read MoreThe Probate Nation Interview on the Role of a Care Manager
During an interview with The Probate Nation, Stephanie Thomopoulos, President of GeriatriCare® Management, Inc. provided an overview of the role of the Care Manager in a caring for an aging adult, the need for and importance of a Care Management Plan, who are Care Managers, what does it cost to hire a Care Manager, and much more. Follow this…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Disease: Symptoms And Management
Alzheimer’s disease is referred to as a progressive mental deterioration that can happen in middle of old age, primarily because of generalized degeneration of the brain. It stands as the most common cause of premature senility. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, according to Alzheimer’s Society. As per the publication, the word dementia…
Read MoreCaring for the Emotional Health of Hospice Families
Caring for the Emotional Health of Hospice Families Many families today take advantage of hospice services to provide supportive care when a loved one is near the end of life. Hospices serve many thousands of patients each year, and provide high-quality cost-effective, compassionate care for people with life-limiting illnesses. The hospice team, which may include…
Read MoreWhat You Learned About Healthy Fats Was Probably Wrong
What You Learned About Healthy Fats Was Probably Wrong For years, we were told that for optimum health, we should cut back on dietary fat. Many Americans dutifully scrutinized the labels of everything from snack foods to sandwich spreads, with the goal of selecting products labeled as “low-fat.” Yet many of these products replaced fat…
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