What is a Thoughtful Gift for Caregivers, Solo Agers and Those with Chronic Conditions?

The holidays can be a real balancing act for many people who are managing the competing obligations and demands of work, health, family, and caregiving - leading to feelings of inadequacy, guilt, and anxiety.

The holidays are supposed to feel joyful, be relaxing, and fun! But for caregivers and patients living with chronic conditions such as dementia, Parkinson's, MS, EDS, diabetes, CHF, COPD, renal disease, liver disease, chronic wounds, or autoimmune diseases, this season presents itself with a new set of stressors and challenges.

The holiday season although festive, also disrupts our normal routines and schedules! Everyone is busy, routines and schedules are in flux, caregivers have additonal pressures and timelines, and even the weather at times does not cooperate making things even more challenging. As a result some indivduals put off scheduling essential appointments, care, and diagnostics which then impact their hollistic health and wellness. For some people with complex conditions, however, skipping even one therapy or skilled nursing visit can create a cascade of problems. And for those with diabetes, renal, liver disease, or cardiac conditions the holiday high carb, sodium, and sugar offerings at parties and festive occasions wreak havoc on blood sugars, fluid balance, and overall health. Events, parties, time constraints, travel, and irregular schedules all create stress and impact rest, which increases inflammation and weakens one's immune response. For those with dementia the change of routine and other factors can lead to stress behaviors and even agitation. None of ths is fun or festive clearly!

Care managers are a great way to create stability year round! We are clinical experts that have the experience, training, skills, and abilities to plan, expedite, and coordinate care and services, and guide individuals in navigating forward and prevent challenges from turning Into crises. We bring the visit to where the patient and family is based on expressed wishes- with phone, virtual and onsite support! Our goal is to minimize costs and maximize quality by creating stability and a proactive path forward so that care and services stay consistent, even when routines don’t!

We show attention to the details, keep all clinical aspects on track, and ensure transparency of information exchange across all disciplines to prevent medical errors and ensure that client expressed wishes are valued throughout! If there is a change in condition we provide real time response with 24 hour access to a real clinician for care support, triaging, advocacy, and guidance! Every email is answered timely, support is provided promptly, problems resolved effectively - stress relieved immediately!

So what is a thoughtful gift for caregivers, solo agers and those with chronic or complex conditions? A care management consult - they will thank you in the New Year! And our initial 30 minute phone or virtual consult to learn more about our services is always free of charge! We are happy to forward a free initial consultation certificate for you to present to a friend or family member to make it easy!

With some preplanning and proper support everyone can have a healthy, happy, and stress free holiday season! Care managers have the answers!