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By, Hannah Schilling, Healthcare Programs Manager at Care Management Solutions Many adults today find themselves facing a challenge that previous generations experienced very differently: caring for aging parents while managing careers, households, children, and countless other responsibilities. In the past, families were often more likely to live near one another, and many households relied on a single income while one family member managed caregiving responsibilities at hom

By, Hannah Schilling, Healthcare Programs Manager at Care Management Solutions What to Consider Before You Go As summer approaches, many families begin thinking about travel, whether it’s a weekend away or a longer vacation. For those caring for aging parents, however, planning a trip often comes with added concern: Will everything be okay while I’m gone? With thoughtful planning, it is possible to take time away while ensuring your loved one remains safe and supported. Und

By, Hannah Schilling, Healthcare Programs Manager at Care Management Solutions The Effects of Natural Light on People Experiencing Dementia For individuals experiencing dementia, small changes in the environment can make a meaningful difference in daily comfort, mood, and overall well-being. One often overlooked factor is something simple and familiar: natural light. While it may seem subtle, access to daylight can play an important role in supporting both physical and emoti

By: Hannah Schilling, CMS/Program Development When people think about caregiving, they often picture the visible responsibilities; helping with appointments, managing medications, preparing meals, or assisting with daily tasks. However, caregiving is often much more than what others can see. For many families, caregiving also involves a constant mental and emotional load: keeping track of medical information, monitoring changes, making decisions, and trying to anticipate need

By: Hannah Schilling, CMS/Program Development Our Children for What We Are Experiencing With Our Own Parents Many adults today find themselves in what is often called the “sandwich generation”: caring for aging parents while also supporting their own children as they step into adulthood. Put simply, it’s a strange, in-between era of life. We are helping our parents navigate aging, health changes, and increasing care needs, all while we are also watching our children begin to

~By Hannah Schilling, Healthcare Programs and Operations Manager at CMS Caring for a loved one is an act of love. Whether you are supporting a parent, spouse, or family member, caregiving often begins gradually—helping with errands, attending appointments, or checking in more often. Over time, however, these responsibilities can grow, and many caregivers find themselves giving more of their time, energy, and emotional capacity than they expected. While caregivers are focused

~By Hannah Schilling, Healthcare Programs and Operations Manager at CMS It’s a familiar experience for many families: a loved one is seeing multiple doctors, managing several diagnoses, and taking an ever-growing list of medications. Appointments feel rushed, information feels fragmented, and it’s often unclear who is truly overseeing the big picture. Families are left wondering… who is coordinating all of this care? Concerns Around Medication Management As care needs increas

By: Hannah Schilling, Healthcare Programs and Operations Manager at CMS Many families reach out for support when caregiving begins to feel overwhelming—but often aren’t quite sure what kind of help they need. The healthcare system can feel complex, fragmented, and difficult to navigate, especially when a loved one has multiple medical providers, medications, and changing needs. This is where care management can play an important role. What Is a Care Manager? A care manager

So…you went home for the holidays to visit family and Oh Boy, how things have changed! Did you find your parents or loved ones struggling a bit more than your last visit? Was there disorganization in the home, with medications, or with day to day functioning? Well, our phones are ringing off the hook, so you’re not alone sadly. Now what? This can get to an overwhelming state very quickly if not managed properly. One of the first things we recommend is to start a journal of w

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