If you’ve already enrolled in your Medicare coverage for next year, you get a gold star! Every year, there are many factors to consider before you make your choices. Of course, your health and medication needs are a biggie. But you also need to consider things like whether you plan to travel outside the U.S. Read More
Along with the surge in aging baby boomers comes a growing number of adults who, for various reasons, don't have a spouse, children, or other close family members to rely on as they age. Read More
Our last blog post was about choosing the right type of care management for your needs. This is proving to be a popular topic because more and more caregiving agencies are offering what they call “free” care management. Potential clients ask us why they can get free care management from another agency while Windward bills Read More
When it comes to our health and well-being, we all want the best possible care. That may be especially true when it comes to finding care for our elderly loved ones or adults who are living with a disability. Their life circumstances may make them more vulnerable to organizations or people who do not have Read More
We’re seeing the word neurodiversity being used more and more these days. It’s a reminder that when it comes to human brains, differences should be thought of as natural variations. “There’s a growing push to focus on our brain differences, not deficits,” explains an article in WebMD. “This wider view of ‘normal’ is a big part of something Read More
“The emergency room can be a chaotic place, and this can be upsetting to older adults,” said Heather Arsenault, CMC, an Aging Life Care™ manager here at Windward. If your older loved one lives in the San Diego area but you live far away, having a care manager can provide great peace of mind. A Read More
Let’s say you or your loved one are receiving help at home from a trusted caregiver. You’ve also come to realize that you could benefit from the help of an Aging Life Care Manager™, someone who will coordinate the care and provide numerous other services as well. This often happens when the person receiving care Read More
Windward Life Care is celebrating Pride Month by obtaining Silver Level certification with SAGECare for the third year in a row. This ongoing staff training continues to enhance Windward’s ability to support the needs of the country’s aging LGBT community. “LGBT older adults are an underserved population. Many people do not have family to support Read More
Professional caregivers don’t just serve clients—they also learn a great deal from them and their families. As we observe our 18th anniversary in May, we’ve been recalling the wisdom we’ve picked up from those we’ve served. Norman Hannay and Amy Abrams started Elder Care Guides in May 2004. We had just a handful of employees, Read More
As the aging population continues to grow, so does the demand for caregivers. During National Aging Life Care™ Month this May, the Aging Life Care Association is raising awareness around a solution for caregivers and families of aging adults – Aging Life Care Managers®. This network of professionals are experts in aging, helping ensure a Read More