Mar
12
2015
Posted by: cburden in Alzheimer's Care, Dementia Care
The brain is a mighty complex organ that can play many tricks on us, especially as we age and undergo a vast assortment of changes throughout our lives. I’m not sure if most 53-year-olds think so much about these things as I do. Perhaps it Continue Reading
Tagged: brain health, Senior Care, senior health, taking care of your brain |
May
28
2014
Posted by: cburden in Alzheimer's Care, Care for Seniors, Elder Care, Financial Planning for seniors, Published Newspaper Columns
The definition of the psychological term “denial,” as stated by Merriam-Webster, is “a condition in which someone will not admit that something sad, painful, etc., is true or real; a psychological defense mechanism in which confrontation with a personal problem or with reality is avoided Continue Reading
Tagged: case manager, discharge nurses, discharge planner, geriatric care, geriatric case manager, hospital discharge, rehab, rehabilitation, senior rehab |
Dec
20
2013
Posted by: cburden in Alzheimer's Care, Care for Seniors, Dementia Care, Elder Care, Parkinson's Care, Published Newspaper Columns, Senior Living
As the holiday rush approaches, we’re making lists, checking them twice, making plans you hope to keep. For those of you who have loved ones either living alone, in a senior living community or perhaps with you, I know your holiday schedules are even more Continue Reading
Apr
12
2013
Posted by: cburden in Alzheimer's Care, Assisted Living, Care for Seniors, Elder Care, Facilities for Seniors, Senior Living
In my first column, I spoke of the crisis my family was faced with several years ago that inspired me to create my business and passion. I told the story of how my father’s illness changed many aspects of my family’s life. If I knew Continue Reading
Tagged: elder safety, keeping elders safe, senior rehabilitation, senior safety |
May
7
2012
Posted by: cburden in Alzheimer's Care, General News
Did you know there is a link between music and memory when it comes to dementia? How would you feel if your loved one, suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, began tapping their feet, swaying, humming or singing, recalling memories and feelings of love, happiness or a Continue Reading
Tagged: Alzheimer's Disease, Clare Colamaria, Saratoga Today article |
Dec
6
2011
Posted by: clare in Alzheimer's Care, Assisted Living, Care for Seniors, Dementia Care, Elder Care, Estate Planning for seniors, Facilities for Seniors, Financial Planning for seniors, General News, Parkinson's Care, Published Newspaper Columns, Senior Living, Senior Services, Success Stories
Clare Colamaria, Founder of A Senior’s Choice will be a guest Sunday Dec. 11th on Weekend Today-News Channel 13 at 8:45am to discuss how A Senior’s Choice assists families through the navigation of long term care planning, preventing a crisis by creating a pro active plan and Continue Reading
Tagged: assistance for families, assisted living resources, consulting baby boomers, eldercare, help with seniors, memory care resources, Senior Care |
Nov
3
2011
Posted by: cburden in Alzheimer's Care, Care for Seniors, Elder Care, Published Newspaper Columns
Did you know, November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month? I often wonder if it is a coincidence that this dreaded disease which affects one in two Americans over the age of 85 is highlighted during the same month as our national holiday Thanksgiving. Alzheimer’s disease is Continue Reading
Tagged: adult homes, alzheimers care, alzheimers diagnosis, assistance in home, caregiver support, choice connections, help for aging parents, home helpers, home instead, in home care, private home care, senior assistance, senior solutions |
Oct
5
2011
Posted by: clare in Alzheimer's Care, Assisted Living, Care for Seniors, Dementia Care, Elder Care, Estate Planning for seniors, Facilities for Seniors, Financial Planning for seniors, General News, Parkinson's Care, Senior Living, Senior Services
In-home care has come a long way in recent years. Seniors living at home are able to hold on to the feeling of independence while having the help they need with every day life. Being in familiar surroundings can be therapeutic in so many ways. Continue Reading
Tagged: albany county, Alzeheimers Care, county, elder Care, glens falls |
Oct
2
2011
Posted by: clare in Alzheimer's Care, Assisted Living, Care for Seniors, Dementia Care, Facilities for Seniors, Financial Planning for seniors, General News, Parkinson's Care, Senior Living, Senior Services
The leaves are falling, the wind is howling, the air has a bone chilling dampness – are your aging loved ones safe in their environment? Stop by and bring them some cider or fresh baked pumpkin bread and take a peek at their surroundings. Is Continue Reading
Tagged: aarp, adult homes, alzheimers care, alzheimers diagnosis, assistance in home, baby boomers, baby boomers caring for their parents, cdphp, choice connections, elderlaw attorneys, estate planners, guidance for caregiving, guidance for children of aging parents, healthcare for seniors, home helpers, home instead, how do i find the right residence for my aging parent, in home care, moving a senior, mvp, navigating senior care, ny retirement residence, private home care, senior assistance, senior living referral service, senior solutions, wesley health care, woodlawn commons |
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