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10 Warning Signs that Mom and Dad may Need Help By National Association of Geriatric Care Managers
It's important to distinguish traits of getting older from signs pointing to something more serious. How can someone know if Mom or Dad needs help? Read More
Helping Reduce Hospital Readmissions Using 7 Key Elements By Cathy Jo Cress, MSW Associate GCM
This article discusses how geriatric care managers can implement all seven transition elements, thus saving patients, aging families, the long-term care system, and hospitals money Read More
Red Flags for Financial Abuse of Seniors By Cathy Jo Cress, MSW Associate GCM, and Bunni Dybnis, MA, MFT,CMC Certified GCM
What are red flags for family members or professionals for adult fiscal abuse? Financial abuse can have many faces. Read More
Myths and Realities of Aging By Carolyn S. Wilken, University of Florida
This article describes some of the prejudices our society has about aging. Ten of the most common myths of aging are explored. A description of what is really true follows each myth. Read More