Stuck in the middle, caring for parents in Arizona

Baby Boomers find themselves caring for two generations
Arizona, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Phoenix, AZ

More and more Arizona adults are finding themselves in the 'sandwich generation' in which they are caring for their parents as well as raising their children. They are often stressed meeting the conflicting needs of multiple family members. The AARP estimates there are 66 million Americans caring for children, spouses and their parents.

We found an article, written by Connie Cone Sexton, about a woman, Lisa Kulkarni, who finds herself in this very situation. She struggles to find time to work, care for her children and watch over her live-in mother.

Click here to read her story and learn how other Baby Boomers are adapting to their changing world.

For more information about a care needs assessment and care management contact Desert Care Management.

Understanding Dementia Care: Successful Interaction Strategies - Phoenix

Join us for a special seminar worth up to three (3) continuing education credit hours on understanding dementia care, Successful Interaction Strategies for Health Care Providers, presented by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA. Teepa is an occupational therapist with over 30 years of experience working as a dementia care and dementia education specialist.

This session is designed to provide health care professionals with knowledge, skills, and strategies for providing help to people with dementia. The methods presented recognize losses and use retained abilities to promote optimal care and positive outcomes in interactions. Emphasis will be placed on helping learners to approach people with dementia safely and consistently, provide verbal support and responses that reduce distress, and improve social engagement. It will also focus on developing behaviors and habits that promote well-being and reduce the risk of negative interactions with people who have a dementing illness. The session will be very interactive with the goal of providing knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will change how the person with dementia is viewed and how care is offered.

Click here to learn more about why Desert Care Management will be attending this seminar.

Is forgetting to take your pills a thing of the past?

Don't forget to take your medication ever again

Peoria, Mesa, Ahwatukee, Sun City, AZ

Have you ever had a moment when you can't remember if you had taken your medication? Well, those days may be a thing of the past. The FDA has approved a Smart Pill that can track your medicine intake. A tiny silicon-based chip, place in the pill, containing trace amounts of magnesium and copper can be detected by a skin patch and then relay information to a smartphone. 

To read more about Proteus Digital Health's new chip-embedded pills click here

How much does it cost to care for my parents?

Elder Care Costs in Arizona
Phoenix, Glendale, Gilbert, Apache Junction, AZ

According to an article posted by npr, adults have been providing an increasing percentage of financial assistance to their parents in recent years. They have put together a chart to reveal the average costs and rates paid for various types of adult care around the country, according to the MetLife 2011 Market Survey of Long-Term Care Costs.

Click here to view the chart

Gourmet Cooking Series

Gourmet Cooking Series with Chef Brad Lange

Join the fun as Chef Brad Lange presents an enlightening series of cooking demonstrations that will take you from summer into fall. Follow along with Chef Brad at your own interactive station, and then enjoy the tasty fruits of your labor. You’ll receive copies of the recipes to add to your collection at home. It promises to be an entertaining event, but space is limited. Reserve your station today! 

Thursday, July 26 • 4 to 5 p.m. • Kobe Beef Sliders 

Thursday, August 30 • 4 to 5 p.m. • Shrimp and Jalapeno Pasta 

Thursday, September 27 • 4 to 5 p.m. • Frittata with 

Marinated Salad 

Park Regency Chandler Brookdale Senior Living

2555 North Price Road, Chandler, Arizona 85224

Complimentary admission, food and refreshments 

For reservations or more information, contact Sheri King at shking@brookdaleliving.com. 


Click here to download pdf of this event

10 Reasons You Can Afford A Geriatric Care Manager

The Top Ten Reasons Why You Can Afford A Geriatric Care Manager by Phyllis Brostoff

10. We can do in 2 hours what it would take you 2 weeks to do.

9. We know how to get around that "I'm saving for a rainy day" syndrome, when your folks are drowning in their problems.

8. We're much cheaper than the cost of plane fare if you have to fly into town when your parents say "everything is fine" but you know it isn't.

7. We can give you the scoop on which nursing home is really right for your parents.

6. We can make your parents hear what you have said over and over again, but they refuse to listen to them, you are still a child.

5. We can tell your annoying siblings to shut up, but graciously.

4. We've helped hundreds of families a lot worse than yours.

3. Your dad can't push our buttons.

2. Next time you want to hang up on your mother, you can tell her to call us.

1. We're available 24/7, so you don't have to be.

Contact Desert Care Management for details.

Original list by Cathy Cress

Arizona Coalition for Assisted Living Conference

Assisted Living Conference, August 2, 2012

Dear Business Affiliates,

The Arizona Coalition for Assisted Living strives to strengthen the industry profile through legislation, education and by supporting superior business practices.  We ask that you align yourselves with a destiny of success by taking an active part in supporting those who promote and support you!  An educational conference is scheduled for August 2, 2012, 10am to 3pm at Noah's in Chandler.  Attached is the Sponsor Exhibitor package.


I have attached our education agenda for this years conference. As you can see, we are focusing on the successful management and operation of assisted living business this year. Our speakers are all experts in their field and you won't want to miss what they have to offer.

For your home owners and managers who who have not made it into our membership roster, time is running out! Renewal is FREE for care homes till the end of 2012. Attached is the membership form.  Hurry to complete and send back!

The Conference is FREE to All Owners, Managers & Staff Serving the Assisted Living Industry!

Keep in mind, a little staycation at the Sheraton may be what you need!  Indulge in the luxurious features this resort has to offer.  The information is attached for the reservation.  YOU DESERVE IT!!!

We are looking forward to seeing you at the August 2012 conference.

Questions:
Conference Coordinator
Rachelle Haviland
602.316.6114


Please select any form below to view or to print out:

2012 AZCAL Conference Flyer
AZCAL Membership Application
2012 AZCAL Sponsor Agreement
2012 AZCAL Conference Sponsor Exhibitor Package
2012 AZCAL Conference Educators

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