It’s Just Stuff‚ Right?

Learning to Manage the Emotions of Downsizing By Darcy Thiel, MA, LMHC One of my businesses is called Less Mess, Less Stress. When I first started, it would be what I envisioned- helping people clean out that junk room, or maybe the garage so it could be parked in....

Self neglect

Warning signs when elders neglect their own care Elder self-neglect is a growing problem that commonly goes unreported because of so many elders living alone. Eleven million older adults live by themselves. The National Adult Protective Services Association defines...
In light of so many recent suicides.

In light of so many recent suicides.

Thank you Beverly Rice for this wonderful information. Depression is not a normal part of aging. Did you know that in the US the rate of suicide for persons 65 and older has increased dramatically over the last 20 years. While adults over the age of 65 account for...

Almost done celebrating

May was Aging Life Care Managers month!! We have been so delighted to help celebrate this wonderful profession that dedicates itself to helping with elder and special needs issues. The first week of May was a blast. We went to Chicago to attend our 34th annual...