Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site.

# Specialized Care Management

Elder Care Services | Senior Care Services

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Navigating Long-Distance Caregiving for Aging Loved Ones](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2026/02/2551/) - For family members responsible for an aging adult’s well-being — whether they live an hour away, across the U.S. or in another country — the distance can feel overwhelming. Welcome to the world of remote caregiving. It’s clearly not the same as being on the ground with a loved one, providing hands-on care or a
- [What Is a Geriatric Care Manager?](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2025/10/what-is-a-geriatric-care-manager/) - Taking care of an aging loved one can be challenging, especially when their care needs exceed what you can reasonably manage. However, a geriatric care manager may be uniquely positioned to help you navigate your older loved one’s dynamic care needs. What Is a Geriatric Care Manager? Also known as aging life care professionals, geriatric
- [AI speech analysis predicted progression of cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s with over 78% accuracy](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2025/10/ai-speech-analysis-predicted-progression-of-cognitive-impairment-to-alzheimers-with-over-78-accuracy/) - An artificial intelligence (AI) model analyzing transcripts of speech from past cognitive tests predicted the progression of cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease within six years with more than 78% accuracy. The NIA-funded study results were published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Scientists applied an AI speech analysis system to evaluate samples from transcripts of cognitive tests given
- [A caregiver's survival guide: Advice from people who've been there](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2025/10/a-caregivers-survival-guide-advice-from-people-whove-been-there/) - If you’re a caregiver for an ill or elderly adult, you’re not alone. Millions of others are right there with you. They know how rough it can be, and they want to share their wisdom. When NPR asked caregivers to share their stories, nearly 600 responded with practical advice, hair-raising stories and plenty of hard-won
- [Elderly and the Right to Vote Despite Physical and Mental Disabilities](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2020/10/elderly-and-the-right-to-vote-despite-physical-and-mental-disabilities/) - The right to vote is extremely valued among our elderly population and to those with disabilities. The outcomes of elections can affect them considerably as vulnerable populations. For some seniors, assistance is a simple as a ride to the voting station or an auxiliary aid to read the choices out loud. Others require more advocation.
- [Help for Long-Distance Caregivers](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2025/08/help-for-long-distance-caregivers/) - Caring for an aging parent or loved one from afar can feel overwhelming. Just as you might hire an attorney for legal matters or a CPA for tax preparation, families can turn to an Aging Life Care Professional (also known as a geriatric care manager) to help navigate the often-complicated world of long-term care. Aging Life Care Professionals
- [Cognitive Health and Older Adults](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2025/07/cognitive-health-and-older-adults/) - Cognitive health is the ability to think, learn, and remember clearly. It is needed to carry out many everyday activities effectively. Cognitive health is just one aspect of overall brain health. Many factors contribute to cognitive health. Genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors may contribute to a decline in thinking skills and the ability to perform
- [Dementia](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2025/07/dementia/) - Although dementia is often associated with getting older, it is not a normal part of aging. Dementia is caused by changes in the brain that affect memory, thinking, and behavior. While most people are familiar with Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia also exist. Understanding the different types of dementia can help a person with
- [NIA-funded small business spotlight: Bone Health Technologies shakes up the market to prevent bone density loss](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2025/07/nia-funded-small-business-spotlight-bone-health-technologies-shakes-up-the-market-to-prevent-bone-density-loss/) - Osteoporosis, a disease that weakens bones to the point that they can break easily, affects some 10 million Americans. About 80% of those affected are women. Osteoporosis affects 1 in 4 women aged 65 or older, and over a lifetime, half of all women will break a bone because of osteoporosis. Until now, treatments to stop the
- [Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2025/07/research-on-alzheimers-disease-and-related-dementias/) - Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are a series of complex brain disorders that affect millions of Americans and many more people worldwide. These disorders have an enormous impact on individuals and their families, long-term care facilities, health care providers, health care systems and infrastructure, and the communities in which we all live. As the economic,
- [What is Dementia?](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2025/04/what-is-dementia/)
- [Biomarkers and How They Help Diagnose Dementia](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2025/04/biomarkers-and-how-they-help-diagnose-dementia/)
- [Tips for Getting and Staying Active as You Age](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2025/04/tips-for-getting-and-staying-active-as-you-age/) - Deciding to be physically active at any age is a positive choice for your well-being and has many important health benefits. As part of an active lifestyle, older adults should include a combination of exercise types. Even small amounts of activity throughout the day count toward the 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and two days of
- [Risk and future burden of dementia in the United States](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2025/03/risk-and-future-burden-of-dementia-in-the-united-states/) - From NIH Research Matters Dementia affects more than 6 million Americans and accounts for more than 100,000 deaths each year. Knowing people’s lifetime risk of dementia can lead to improved prevention efforts. It can also inform public health planning by generating projections of future cases. Older adults putting together a jigsaw puzzle. Previous estimates of
- [Advance care planning intervention improved end-of-life documentation but increased potentially burdensome care](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2025/03/advance-care-planning-intervention-improved-end-of-life-documentation-but-increased-potentially-burdensome-care/) - An advance care planning (ACP) intervention increased both documentation of end-of-life preferences and potentially burdensome care. These findings from an NIA-funded clinical trial, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, underscore the importance of comprehensive support for those with serious illness and prioritizing patient-relevant outcomes in ACP research. Only one in three people in the United States has
- [Tips for Caregivers and Families of People With Dementia](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2025/02/tips-for-caregivers-and-families-of-people-with-dementia-2/) - A caregiver, sometimes referred to as a caretaker, refers to anyone who provides care for another person. Millions of people living in the United States take care of a friend or family member with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Sometimes caregivers live with the person or nearby, other times they live far away. For
- [Ask the Expert: What Can You Do to Live a Longer, Healthier life?](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2025/01/ask-the-expert-what-can-you-do-to-live-a-longer-healthier-life/) - The science of aging is unlocking actionable insights into how more people can live longer, healthier lives. As NIA marks its 50th Anniversary, hear from NIA Director Dr. Richard J. Hodes as he shares some of the recent scientific evidence behind healthy aging and steps that may be able to help all of us extend
- [Tips for Caregivers and Families of People With Dementia](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/12/tips-for-caregivers-and-families-of-people-with-dementia/) - A caregiver, sometimes referred to as a caretaker, refers to anyone who provides care for another person. Millions of people living in the United States take care of a friend or family member with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Sometimes caregivers live with the person or nearby, other times they live far away. For
- [Finding Dementia Care and Local Services](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/12/finding-dementia-care-and-local-services/) - A person with dementia will need more care as symptoms worsen over time. Problems with memory, thinking, and behavior often present challenges for those with dementia as well as for their family members. Whether the disease is in early or late stages, there are support systems, resources, and services that can help. While it can be difficult
- [What Is Mild Cognitive Impairment?](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/12/what-is-mild-cognitive-impairment/) - Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a condition in which people have more memory or thinking problems than other people their age. The symptoms of MCI are not as severe as those of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. People with MCI can usually take care of themselves and carry out their normal daily activities. People
- [What is Lewy Body Dementia?](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/12/what-is-lewy-body-dementia/) - Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a brain disorder that can lead to problems with thinking, movement, behavior, and mood. Visual hallucinations, or seeing things that are not there, are a common symptom, and tend to happen early on. More than 1 million people in the United States are diagnosed with LBD, which is one of the
- [Can I Prevent Dementia?](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/12/can-i-prevent-dementia/) - As you age, you may have concerns about the increased risk of dementia. You may have questions, too. Are there steps I can take to prevent it? Is there anything I can do to reduce my risk? There are currently no approaches that have been proven to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. However, as
- [Supporting Family Caregivers with Burnout](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/11/supporting-family-caregivers-with-burnout/) - Aging Life Care Professionals™ Help You Avoid the Pitfalls of Caregiving by Jullie Gray, MSW, LICSW, CMC — Aging Life Care Association™ Member and Fellow of the Leadership Academy Caregiving for an aging loved one can be both rewarding and challenging. Unpaid family members who provide substantial caregiving support by managing medical appointments, medications, and daily
- [How Alzheimer's Changes the Brain](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/11/how-alzheimers-changes-the-brain/) - What Causes Alzheimer’s? The causes of Alzheimer’s disease are not yet fully understood, but probably include a combination of: Age-related changes in the brain, like shrinking, inflammation, blood vessel damage, and breakdown of energy within cells, which may harm neurons and affect other brain cells. Changes or differences in genes, which may be passed down
- [How to Overcome & Manage Sibling Conflict with Aging Parents](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/11/how-to-overcome-manage-sibling-conflict-with-aging-parents/) - Turkey with a Side of Sibling Conflict November 18, 2024 Aging Parents, Debbie Feldman, Family Members, Guest Writer, Sibling Relationshipcaring for mom and dad, holidays, sibling conflict, Thanksgiving Laura Sanchez The fight over the last piece of pumpkin pie may not be the only struggle this Thanksgiving. As families gather around the table, many will have the difficult conversations of how to care for
- [Does your aging parent need help?](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/11/does-your-aging-parent-need-help/) - Does your aging parent need help? As an Aging Life Care™ advisor, I know how fiercely older adults want to maintain their independence. Many feel that their adult children don’t understand them or are making something out of nothing — a fall, a burnt pot, a call from the police station. They make promises to
- [Tips To Boost Your Health as You Age](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/11/tips-to-boost-your-health-as-you-age/) - Many factors can influence healthy aging. While some of these factors, such as genetics, are not within our control, research shows there are steps you can take to help manage your health as you age. Even making small changes in your daily life can help you live longer and better.
- [Two Cramer Bills Addressing Alzheimer’s Disease Signed into Law](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/10/two-cramer-bills-addressing-alzheimers-disease-signed-into-law/) - BISMARCK, N.D. – Two critical pieces of legislation in the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease were signed into law this week. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) cosponsored both pieces of legislation, the National Alzheimer's Project (NAPA) Reauthorization Act and the Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act. These bills are meaningful advancements in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Accountability
- [Alzheimer’s disease may damage the brain in two phases](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/10/alzheimers-disease-may-damage-the-brain-in-two-phases/) - Alzheimer’s disease may damage the brain in two distinct phases, based on new research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) using sophisticated brain mapping tools. According to researchers who discovered this new view, the first, early phase happens slowly and silently — before people experience memory problems — harming just a few vulnerable
- [National MS Society Case Management Program Feedback](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/10/national-ms-society-case-management-program-feedback/) - You alleviated the stress, confusion, and the terror of finding out that I have MS and that I was incapable of ever returning to my line of work. Y’all go out of your way to assist us with every concern we have. I have never worked with any agency that is so kind, patient, and
- [Flu and Older Adults](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/10/flu-and-older-adults/) - The most effective way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccine every year. Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine. It makes it less likely that you will get the flu. It also reduces your chances of being hospitalized or dying if you do get sick with the flu.
- [Women hospitalized for a heart attack are less likely to receive treatment and more likely to die than men](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/10/women-hospitalized-for-a-heart-attack-are-less-likely-to-receive-treatment-and-more-likely-to-die-than-men/) - Men were more likely to be hospitalized with a heart attack, while hospitalized women are less likely to receive treatment.
- [How much physical activity do I need?](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/08/how-much-physical-activity-do-i-need/) - Exercise and physical activity are good for just about everyone including older adults. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity — working hard enough to raise your heart rate and break a sweat — each week. You don’t have to accomplish this all at once, rather, you can break up your activity over the elderly exercise
- [6 Tips to Help Manage Behavior Changes in Alzheimer's Disease](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/07/6-tips-to-help-manage-behavior-changes-in-alzheimers-disease/) - Specialized Care Management can help you with managing behavior Alzheimer's Care Giving. We can help you make difficult choices regarding your loved ones.
- [Planning after a Dementia Diagnosis](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/07/planning-after-a-dementia-diagnosis-geriatric-care-manager/) - Geriatric Care Manager can help you decide what to do with your loved one moving forward.
- [A Sudden Wealth Loss May Lead to Cognitive Decline](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/06/a-sudden-wealth-loss-may-lead-to-cognitive-decline/) - Experiencing a negative wealth shock, defined as a sudden loss of 75% or more in total wealth, was linked to cognitive decline among older adults in the United States and China, but not in England or Mexico, according to an NIA-funded study. The results, published in Lancet Healthy Longevity, suggest that factors such as government policies
- [Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Fact Sheet](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/05/alzheimers-disease-genetics-fact-sheet/) - Many people wonder if Alzheimer’s disease runs in their family. Is it in your genes? This question isn’t easy to answer. Researchers have identified several genetic variants that are associated with Alzheimer’s and may increase or decrease a person’s risk of developing the disease. What does that mean? Let’s first learn about the role of
- [SCM SUCCESS STORY FOR APRIL 2024](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/05/scm-success-story-for-april-2024/) - It may sound odd that we would want the medications list from Hospice and the residential facility where the client lives. Below is a perfect example of why we need this, from April 2024. Hospice decided to wean our SCM client off her Oxy every 4 hours, add Methadone 5.0mg, then decrease the Oxy to
- [Online Conversations show potential cognitive benefit for socially isolated older adults](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/04/online-conversations-show-potential-cognitive-benefit-for-socially-isolated-older-adults/) - An NIA-funded study found that regular online conversations show potential for helping prevent cognitive decline in socially isolated older adults. The Internet-Based Conversational Engagement Clinical Trial (I-CONECT) connected socially isolated older adults with trained conversationalists for regular 30-minute video chats. During these chats, team members guided participants through conversations designed to stimulate brain regions associated
- [High vulnerability to government impersonation scams among older adults](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/04/high-vulnerability-to-government-impersonation-scams-among-older-adults/) - Older adults may be even more vulnerable to fraud and scams than previously thought, according to an NIA-funded study that mimicked a real-world government imposter scam. The results suggest that a sizable minority of older adults, including those without cognitive impairment, are vulnerable to fraud and scams. The study results were published in JAMA Network Open.
- [Disruption of a molecular pathway may be involved in Alzheimer’s](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/04/disruption-of-a-molecular-pathway-may-be-involved-in-alzheimers/) - Disruption of a specific molecular pathway may lead to the degeneration seen in late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, the non-familial and most common form of the disorder. A team headed by NIA scientists found when a signaling pathway called ApoER2-Dab1 malfunctions in human brain neurons, the neurons accumulate phosphorylated tau — the form that leads to tau
- [What Do We Know About Diet and Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease?](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/02/what-do-we-know-about-diet-and-prevention-of-alzheimers-disease/) - Mediterranean diet and Alzheimers Disease
- [Alzheimers.gov Highlights Information on living with dementia, dementia research, clinical trials, and resources](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/02/alzheimers-gov-highlights-information-on-living-with-dementia-dementia-research-clinical-trials-and-resources/) - Dementia is a term used to describe a wide range of neurological conditions affecting the brain that worsen over time. As the disease progresses, a person with dementia may lose the ability to think, remember, and reason to levels that affect their daily life and activities. Watch this video to learn more about dementia, common
- [Scams Targeting Older Adults](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/01/scams-targeting-older-adults/) - Older adults are often the target of scams. Scammers are savvy and convincing, and their scams are designed to catch people off guard. Don’t be ashamed if you think you or someone you know has been a victim of a scam — it can happen to anyone. Common scams aimed at older adults include: Government Scans target older adults
- [Nursing Homes Reno NV](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/01/nursing-homes-reno-nv/) - If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Reno nursing home Reno NV, our senior living advisors can help
- [Geriatric Care](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/01/geriatric-care/) - Geriatric Care is when an older adult has health conditions that cause disability or frailty (where someone is weak and has difficulty with daily activities).
- [Elder Care Reno Nevada](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2024/01/elder-care-reno-nevada/) - Elder Care Reno Nevada - Having a senior family member who requires your assistance will take time and planning.
- [AGING LIFE CARE® PROFESSIONALS CAN HELP BE YOUR GUILT-BUSTER](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2019/05/aging-life-care-professionals-can-help-be-your-guilt-buster/) - May is Aging Life Care™ Month, which has me thinking about how supporting an aging parent can feel so daunting. We see it every day in our work as Aging Life Care Professionals®.
- [The 7 Worst Things You Can Do to Your Heart](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2020/02/the-7-worst-things-you-can-do-to-your-heart/) - These mistakes put your ticker in danger. It’s time to take aim against them Smoking, overeating and drinking are among the seven deadly sins for your heart. | It’s easy to spot a heart-health fanatic. She’s the one jogging down the side of the road, wearing tight pants and a heart monitor, then slipping into House
- [Healthy Aging Highlights](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2023/11/healthy-aging-highlights/) - Check out the latest in aging advances, research, and events from NIA: Daily low-dose aspirin has little impact on stroke risk and spikes risk of brain bleeding from falls — An NIA-funded study found that taking a low dose of aspirin once a day does not provide significant protection against strokes caused by blood clots and
- [Patricia Shelton, President of Specialized Care Management, Inc. Media Appearances](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2019/12/patricia-shelton-president-of-specialized-care-management-inc-media-appearances/) - Editor's Desk Podcast on America Matters Media: Click here to download and Listen! Rush Hour Podcast on America Matters Media: Click here to download and Listen! Guest appearance on Aging & Awesome:
- [Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress for Seniors](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2019/12/tips-to-reduce-holiday-stress-for-seniors/) - The holidays can be a stressful time for those with even the most rock-solid constitution. Many of us fail to acknowledge the increase in stress levels that the holidays can inflict on senior family members. We arrange trips and visits with family members who don't otherwise get to spend time with the elders during other times
- [How to Recognize a Robocall](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2019/11/how-to-recognize-a-robocall/) - Listen for these key phrases related to jury duty and Social Security by Doug Shadel, AARP, April 10, 2019 GETTY IMAGES Jury Duty Scam What they’ll say: “Hello, this is Officer Garrison from the police department. It is my duty to inform you that a warrant has been issued for your arrest as a result
- [Breast Cancer Statistics in Older Women](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2019/10/breast-cancer-statistics-in-older-women/) - Did you know that breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women? Here’s a troubling statistic about breast cancer in older women – half of all women recently diagnosed with breast cancer are over 60, and a fifth are older than 70, according to Harvard Health . While research continues to make remarkable advances
- [TRIP TIPS FOR OLDER TRAVELERS WITH HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2019/09/trip-tips-for-older-travelers-with-health-considerations/) - By Amanda Lewis, BA, CMC, Certified Care Manager, Aging Wisdom, LLC With leaf peeping just around the corner, fall is a wonderful time for traveling. Neither age nor health should keep you from going on a vacation. With some thoughtful planning, a trip to visit with family and friends or to visit specific destinations can
- [KEEPING LOVE IN YOUR LIFE AS A CAREGIVER](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2019/08/keeping-love-in-your-life-as-a-caregiver/) - By: Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, Aging Life Care Professional I am going to give you some tips to keep love the focus throughout your entire life and not let the challenges of aging get in the way, keeping in mind that love is the most important factor in the lives of millions of people
- [More Doors to Medicare Home Health Closing, More Harm for Observation Status Patients](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2019/08/more-doors-to-medicare-home-health-closing-more-harm-for-observation-status-patients/) - It appears that community dwelling older adults who access home health care may have a harder time accessing services if they are referred while residing at home. The new payment structure creates potential barriers for access for those admitted to the hospital under outpatient observation status. Update from the Center for Medicare Advocacy:
- [THE ANATOMY OF AN APPETITE: AGING AND OUR RELATIONSHIP TO FOOD](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2019/07/the-anatomy-of-an-appetite-aging-and-our-relationship-to-food/) - Miriam Zucker, LMSW, ACSW, C-ASWCM Many of life’s events involve food. From the grandest of celebrations to the smallest of gatherings, there is always a place for food. As an Aging Life Care Professional®, I recall a wonderful get together this care manager had organized to celebrate a client’s birthday, her ninetieth… I thought. She
- [Yoga for Caregivers](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2019/02/yoga-for-caregivers/) - Should caregivers include yoga into their daily activities? Studies indicate that reducing the burden of caregivers through therapies like yoga can help them be healthy and in turn care for patients better. Manas Bhattacharyya’s day begins at 5:30 in the morning. After a quick protein drink, he heads to the gym near his home in
- [One of the Common Aging conditions in Seniors](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2019/01/one-of-the-common-aging-conditions-in-seniors/) - One of the Common Aging conditions in Seniors Hearing loss is common in seniors Hearing loss can’t be seen, so it’s usually noticed as a change in behavior. You might notice that your older adult frequently asks you to repeat yourself, keeps the TV volume very loud, or complains that you always mumble. If
- [What a Holiday Visit Can Reveal About a Senior’s Health](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2019/01/what-a-holiday-visit-can-reveal-about-a-seniors-health/) - Gail M. Samaha, GMS Associates | Updated November 29, 2018 If you’re a long-distance caregiver, you may have recently had a visit to check in on your aging loved ones. This visit is, perhaps, the first opportunity in several months that you had to personally observe them and their home environment. In the meantime, you’ve
- [Christmas Gifts for Relatives with Alzheimer's or Dementia](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/12/christmas-gifts-for-relatives-with-alzheimers-or-dementia/) - You may be wondering what you can get for your loved ones for Christmas, who suffer from memory loss. Finding gifts for clients with dementia can be difficult, but it’s not impossible with a little help from these gift giving ideas. Depending on the stage of dementia your loved one has, you’ll want to consider different
- [The Need for Transportation for the Elderly](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/10/the-need-for-transportation-for-the-elderly/) - The world in the 21st century is facing a demographic revolution; better nutrition, advances in healthcare, and the rise of smaller family units have created a hitherto unseen demographic explosion. The large demographic grouping of people 65 and older is now under pressure due to the many healthcare concerns that their venerable age brings with
- [Caring for the Elderly and Ill When a Storm is Coming](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/10/caring-for-the-elderly-and-ill-when-a-storm-is-coming/) - Beginning with Katrina, “storm of the century” events have unfortunately become a frequent occurrence. Every year, we stand powerless before the awesome destruction that nature can unleash. It’s hard to believe anyone could survive such an event. Can you imagine how it must be for the elderly? How about those who are ill? The best
- [Alzheimer’s Disease and Bathing](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/10/alzheimers-disease-and-bathing/) - Alzheimer’s and its age-related maladies are increasingly taking center stage in the national health debate. This disease is not new, but the manner in which it has struck seniors in the 21st century is reaching plague-like proportions. The reasons are many and usually interconnected. Aside from a predisposition towards Alzheimer’s, the greatest cause for its
- [The Impact of Fraudulent Scams on Seniors](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/09/the-impact-of-fraudulent-scams-on-seniors/) - As a group, senior citizens are more at risk of being victims of fraudulent scams and financial abuse than the general population. This is especially true if they are isolated, lonely, grieving, or suffering from mental or physical disability. Some seniors have difficulty dealing with financial matters and unwittingly become involved in scams. Others become victims
- [Summer Safety Tips for Seniors](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/09/summer-safety-tips-for-seniors/) - Summer can be fun, relaxing, and lazy, or highly active. It can also be dangerous. Couple high temperatures with higher altitudes and humidity, and seniors can find themselves in serious trouble. Below are summer tips that will help ensure that aging adults and their caregivers have a fun, injury-free, healthy summer. Helping Seniors Stay Hydrated
- [The Rewards of Caregiving](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/09/the-rewards-of-caregiving/) - Caregiving takes a lot of energy and a lot of love, not to mention time and patience. There are days when it can feel as though all one does is talk to yet another doctor, pharmacy, or insurance provider, and then there are the days when all one hears are complaints. As a caregiver to
- [Ways to Address Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/09/ways-to-address-elder-abuse-neglect-and-financial-exploitation/) - Today's world is challenging, particularly as we age. It has become so challenging that we have set aside a day, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, to acknowledge and educate people on the importance of ensuring the rights of the elderly within our communities to live out their lives free from abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.
- [A Study on Health Benefits of Spirituality in Seniors](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/07/health-benefits-of-spirituality-in-seniors/) - Faith and spirituality are an important part of most people’s lives. Many feel a need to believe in something greater than ourselves. Whether it is religion-based spirituality, faith in nature, or a deep sense of philosophy, many are drawn towards spirituality. According to a groundbreaking study by the University of Chicago, people aged 68 or
- [A Holistic Approach to Wellness for Seniors](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/07/a-holistic-approach-to-wellness-for-seniors/) - The welfare of residents has moved along from the early days of senior care facilities, where the idea was to provide three square meals and a roof. Today, the well-being of residents in Nevada and across the country has taken center stage in the administration and functioning of senior care. Great effort is made to
- [Tips on Caring for the Emotional Needs of Seniors](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/07/tips-on-caring-for-the-emotional-needs-of-seniors/) - Seniors are a particularly vulnerable segment of our society in Nevada and throughout the country. While this is a broad generalization, and many seniors do not fit this statement because they’re well-prepared for their golden years in good health and with good health guidance, many seniors are socially isolated. They face deteriorating health issues alone
- [The Eden Alternative: A Nursing Home Revolution](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/07/the-eden-alternative-a-nursing-home-revolution/) - Nursing homes are an integral part of senior care not only in Nevada, but throughout our country, and these institutions are in a state of flux, facing true revolutionary change. Under the expert supervision of Dr. Bill Thomas, “The Eden Alternative” has taken shape. Already, some 300 nursing homes worldwide have been altered to accommodate
- [Helping Seniors with Social Interaction](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/05/helping-seniors-with-social-interaction/) - If we want to make the most of our remaining years, a healthy social network will give us a better quality of life. Benefits of Social Interaction: The benefits of a healthy social network for the elderly are myriad, and scientifically proven. They include longevity, lower risks of cardiovascular and neurological diseases, and lower blood
- [Removing Fall Hazards Around the House](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/05/removing-fall-hazards-around-the-house/) - Suffering from a fall might not seem like such a serious situation for most people. For older people, however, it can be the cause of permanent handicap, physical and psychological trauma, or even death. Falling when you’re twenty will probably give you a bruise. When you’re eighty, that same fall is more likely to lead
- [Beware of the Grandparent Scam](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/05/beware-of-the-grandparent-scam/) - As if growing old wasn’t hard enough as it is, scams and crimes against the elderly have become rampant. A particularly odious and disturbing scam that has been plaguing the elderly is the so-called “grandparent scam.” Someone calls pretending they’re your grandson or granddaughter. They’re in big trouble and rushed for time. They may claim
- [10 Signs of Early Dementia](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/05/10-signs-of-early-dementia/) - Growing old carries with it the fear of declining health and neurological diseases, and the one that tends to come up the most is Alzheimer’s disease. This is due partly to an increasing aging demography. Alzheimer’s is a difficult foe to discern. Its causes are still to be fully determined, though we have advanced in
- [Hikes Scheduled with AARP & the Center for Healthy Aging](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/05/hikes-scheduled-with-aarp-the-center-for-healthy-aging/) - Specialized Care Management would like to let those know who may be interested that AARP Nevada and the Center for Healthy Aging will be celebrating Older American's Month by offering guided nature hikes in May! If you are interested you must register for each hike. Details for each hike are listed below. Davis Creek Regional
- [The Evolution of Long-Term Care Services](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/05/the-evolution-of-long-term-care-services/) - Historically, families in the United States cared for aging loved ones in their own homes until death took them. Individual families and neighbors also cared for family members with disabilities no matter the age. Towards the end of the 1800’s, increasing patterns of urbanization, 6-day work weeks, and long working hours for all family members
- [Managing Difficult Behaviors in the Elderly](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/05/managing-difficult-behaviors-in-the-elderly/) - Caregivers of aging family members often must deal with increasingly unusual, unruly, and embarrassing behavior from an aging family member or care recipient. These behaviors can range from the mild, like refusing to bathe, to personality changes, temper tantrums, and hallucinations. Sometimes, the acting out is an extension of the way the person has always
- [What is a Power of Attorney?](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/04/what-is-a-power-of-attorney/) - A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document created to grant another individual the authority to act on behalf of the person granting the POA. This authority may extend to legal, financial or medical decision-making. Any decisions made under a POA are binding. POA’s vary widely in scope. They may grant authority over certain
- [The Role of an Elder Care Manager](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/04/the-role-of-an-elder-care-manager/) - Research shows that 68 percent of people age 65 and over are disabled, cognitively impaired, or frail enough to require eldercare. This includes not only medical care, comfort care, and supervision, but also assistance with such day-to-day activities as preparing meals, cleaning, shopping, transportation, paying bills, scheduling and getting to doctor appointments, and even answering
- [Making Plans as Parents When There are Children with Disabilities Involved](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/02/plans-for-children-with-disabilities/) - Typically, parents of children with disabilities are forced to be extremely meticulous in regard to medical planning for their children. Between meeting with several different doctors, and any medication that has been prescribed, parents have to be on top of things, knowing exactly what their child needs in any situation. However, a new study has
- [Planning and Preparing for Dementia](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/02/planning-and-preparing-for-dementia/) - People in the autumn or winter years of their lives are often advised to put together an “Advance Directive” (AD) with the help of their doctors and attorneys. This documentation relates to specifics of their medical care, wishes, and acceptable interventions, should they become incapacitated. As people become more aware of the possible consequences of
- [Hospice Care and Your Loved Ones](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/02/hospice-care-and-your-loved-ones/) - In the New York Times article, “This Was Not the Good Death We Were Promised,” Karen Brown talks about how she cared for her father who was dying from pancreatic cancer. While she was sad that there were things she could not promise him, she felt that she could as least promise him a painless
- [Tips to Help Older and Disabled Adults Stay Safe During Winter Weather](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/02/tips-to-help-older-and-disabled-adults-stay-safe-during-winter-weather/) - Even the heartiest among us can feel a little beaten down by ferocious winter weather events. Frigid weather can come on quickly, with little warning, and can surprise us with unexpected severity or duration. For the more vulnerable of us, such as the elderly or disabled, this is particularly complicated. Not only can driving or
- [Demystifying Reverse Mortgages for Senior Citizens](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/02/demystifying-reverse-mortgages-for-senior-citizens/) - Owning your own home or having quite a bit of equity in it may be a great way to supplement your income as you age. If you have exhausted your savings and have little or no monthly income, and you own your own home, it may be time to consider a reverse mortgage. What Is
- [The Growing Burden of Increasing Debt on the Elderly](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/02/the-growing-burden-of-increasing-debt-on-the-elderly/) - There was a time when the idea of having debt on one’s personal balance sheet was heavily frowned upon. It was considered prudent to eliminate debt as quickly as possible and take on new debt only as necessary. These lessons were imparted from parents to children, who generally heeded the sage advice of the experienced
- [Glaucoma Awareness](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/02/glaucoma-awareness/) - Glaucoma has been dubbed the “sneak thief of sight.” Outside the examination room, symptoms are essentially non-existent until vision is lost. Once the disease has stricken a victim, the damage is irreversible. According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), 2.7 million people in the US currently suffer from glaucoma. That number is expected to rise
- [Identifying When Aging Parents Cannot Safely Live Alone](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/01/identifying-when-aging-parents-cannot-safely-live-alone/) - Moving an elderly parent or relative into a care facility can be one of the toughest family-related decisions a person can face. A conclusive decision on when the appropriate time has come to move an aging parent out of the home can be elusive for a variety of reasons. By understanding and acknowledging the human
- [Keeping an Elderly Loved One's Home Safe](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2018/01/keeping-an-elderly-loved-ones-home-safe/) - Whether a senior relative or friend is still living at their own home, or your elderly parent is moving into yours, keeping a safe environment and minimizing risks and hazards is critical to their well-being and longevity. The following list of tips, ideas, and guidelines may help to provide clarity - or spur additional ideas
- [Planning for the Care You Need at Home](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2017/11/planning-care-need-home/) - Don’t wait for an unexpected accident to cause a crisis in your or your loved one’s home. Learn how to decrease the risks of living at home independently as you age and how to meet care needs before they lead to a dramatic change in your home routine. Read the following article to discover ways to plan ahead and give yourself and your loved ones the best opportunities to age well and age happily.
- [Burnout Can Happen to Anyone](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/2017/11/burnout-can-happen-anyone/) - Taking on the role of Caregiver to your loved one can be challenging and exhausting work. Many adult children find themselves sandwiched between meeting the needs of their children and their parents.

## Pages

- [Home](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/) - Elder Care, Elder Care Reno, Senior services, Geriatric Care, Geriatric Care Reno, Case management, aging, aging expert, Elder Care Reno, Aging Life Care, Senior Care, Geriatric Specialty Care
- [Safety Net](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/safety-net/) - CALL US TODAY @ 775-432-2504 On-Call Safety Net ProgramRound-the-clock support from a trusted professional who understands your medical history, preferences, care needs for medical emergencies, unforeseen medical conditions and crisis. Because Medical Emergencies Don’t Wait - And Neither Should SupportOur 7-days-a-week On-Call Safety Net Program gives you peace of mind knowing that a skilled advocate
- [About Our Team](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/services/about/) - Your Northern Nevada team includes registered nurses (RNs) and professional, nationally Certified Care Managers (CCMs). Aging Life Care
- [Contact](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/contact/) - Elder Care, Geriatric, Geriatric Care let us help you please contact us today.
- [Terms of Service](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/terms-of-service/) - TERMS OF SERVICE Welcome to the Specialized Care Management Web Site Specialized Care Management, provides their services to you subject to the following notices, terms, and conditions. LINKS TO OTHER SITES Our web site may link to sites not maintained or related to Specialized Care Management. We provide these links as a service to our
- [Privacy Policy](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/privacy-policy/) - PRIVACY POLICY Thank you for visiting the Specialized Care Management web site. This web site is designed to make it easier and more efficient for the public to interact with Specialized Care Management. We recognize that it is critical for members of the public to be confident that their privacy is protected when they visit the
- [Customer Reviews](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/customer-reviews/)
- [Resources](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/blog/) - Care Managers, also called Geriatric Care Managers, Aging Life Care Experts, or Eldercare Managers, can help to relieve the pressure on family members.
- [What is an Aging Life Care Manager](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/what-is-an-aging-life-care-manager/) - How Do You Know When You Need an Aging Life Care Professional? When caregiving for an aging family member becomes overwhelming, it may be time to contact an Aging Life Care Professional. You may need an Aging Life Care Professional if the person you are caring for: has multiple medical or psychological issues is unable
- [Success Stories](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/success-stories/) - National MS Society Case Management Program Feedback You alleviated the stress, confusion, and the terror of finding out that I have MS and that I was incapable of ever returning to my line of work. Y’all go out of your way to assist us with every concern we have. I have never worked with any
- [Our Affiliations](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/our-affiliations/) - Care Planning - The National Care Planning Council and members are dedicated to helping families recognize the need for long term care planning and to helping implement that planning.
- [FAQ](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/faq/) - Helping Seniors are a particularly vulnerable segment of our society in Nevada and throughout the country. Seniors are in need of emotional stability and a solid social network of friends and caregivers to avoid these types of dramatic scenarios.
- [Service Areas](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/services/service-areas/) - Geriatric Care Reno Nevada - With our unique skills as Nationally Certified Aging Life Care Experts, we provide an experienced guide and resource for families that may not be able to live in close proximity to their aging loved ones.
- [What We Do](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/services/what-we-do/) - Guardianship - We work with family members and guardians, financial advisors, attorneys, and health care providers to identify concerns and create client-specific solutions.
- [404 Template](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/404-template/) - PAGE NOT FOUNDPLEASE RETURN TO THE HOME PAGEHome Page
- [Services](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/services/)
- [Testimonials](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/services/testimonials/) - Jen Ward“I wanted to write this review to convey how much the team at Specialized Care Management helped my family. They provided outstanding support and professional expertise when we needed it most. Their team helped my mom find a new doctor and were instrumental in assisting her with getting to various appointments. Furthermore, they acted

## Testimonials

- [Jen Ward](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/dt_testimonials/jen_ward/) - "I wanted to write this review to convey how much the team at Specialized Care Management helped my family. They provided outstanding support and professional expertise when we needed it most. Their team helped my mom find a new doctor and were instrumental in assisting her with getting to various appointments. Furthermore, they acted as
- [Diane](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/dt_testimonials/diane-3-24-2023/) - Yes. Thank you too. you are a Rock Star. That also makes 1call she answered from a friend and one call she made to me to reach out. So happy she is verbalizing. Go Patty and so nice for her to feel better, supported and comfortable.
- [Pat Phelps](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/dt_testimonials/patty-phelps/) - You and your entire team have provided me with more help, support and encouragement than I ever could have imagined! Everyone has gone out of their way to not only help me find the best place for Dennis but also to show geniune concern and assist me everyway possible. I can't find enough words to
- [Melissa H.](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/dt_testimonials/melissa-h/) - We appreciate all the wonderful care you are providing to John and Bill. We are so happy that they are in such amazing hands, thank you. Let me know if there is anything you need from me at this time. Kind regards, Melissa H.
- [Kathleen Mandina](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/dt_testimonials/kathleen-mandina/) - Hi Patty, this is Kathleen Mandina from Omaha, I am just calling to thank you for all the things you did for my brother to be sure he was safe and in a good place, I really appreciate it. My whole family appreciates you and all you did. Kathleen Mandina
- [Brenda](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/dt_testimonials/brenda-2/) - Hi Patty, thanks so much for everything you did to transform my bed. I’m really looking forward to going to bed tonight on my newly redone bed. New sheets, new color, pillows, an extra pad on my mattress for more support and comfort. Your creative practicality shines through so much of what you do. You have
- [Diana R.](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/dt_testimonials/diana-r/) - Dear Patty, Jennifer, Katie & SCM Team, Thank you fall for the beautiful "Prayer Plant" you sent to our family & meaningful gesture and it will thrive in Denise's home. She has a green thumb like mom! Your professionalism, kindness and friendship have meant so much to our family. Jennifer became an honorary family member and we
- [Darka M.](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/dt_testimonials/darka-m/) - Dear Specialized Care Management Team. I am so grateful for your medical guidance and support during Walter's difficult time with his Alzheimer disease. Thank you for the lovely bouquet of flowers, Walter would have loved them.
- [Donna & Jerry](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/dt_testimonials/donna-jerry/) - Dear Katie & Patty, Just a note of thanks to you both for the lovely flowers you sent and for all the support you've extended. We are very grateful for all that you do!
- [Brenda](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/dt_testimonials/brenda/) - Hi Patty, A special thank you to you for your thorough and objective presentation tracking my ***usage to *****and others on my behalf.I really appreciate the research you did on the frequency how you pulled it together and how you presented it. was not easy to argue with you are a very. You are indeed
- [Barbara N.](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/dt_testimonials/barbara-n/) - The flowers were lovely and appreciated the great help you have been to our family, Sincerely, Barbara

## Team

- [Patrick Brumley, RN/CM/CDP](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/dt_team/patrick-brumley-rn/) - Registered Nurse with 25 plus years of Public Health nursing experience. He has dedicated himself to advocating for the needs of the most vulnerable individuals in this community. Having worked as a Public Guardian/Case Manager/RN, Nursing Supervisor/Director of an adult daycare program, he has vast experience in planning, implementing and overseeing the care and management
- [Jill Bansberg, MSW, CDP, CMC](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/dt_team/jill-bansberg-msw-cdp-cmc/) - Jill's background is in Psychology and Social Work, earning her Bachelor's of Psychology in 2013, and Master's of Social Work degree from San Diego State University in 2015. She began her career in the aging field as a caregiver in a Memory Care community, and volunteering at skilled nursing facilities. Jill now has over 10
- [Patricia Shelton, RN, CCM](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/dt_team/patricia-shelton/) - Patricia Shelton is a Registered Nurse with over 20 years of extensive nursing and care management experience. Her varied nursing background is one of the strengths she brings to the Care Management industry.
- [Barbara Dauria, RN](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/dt_team/barbara-dauria/) - Barbara is an RN with over 40 years of experience in the Senior Care Services, Home Health, Hospice, Oncology, and Behavioral Health arenas.

## Categories

- [News](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/category/news/)
- [Success Stories](https://specializedcaremanagement.com/category/success-stories/)