Category Archives: Care Coordination

Managing as a “Solo Ager”

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“Solo agers” (also known as “elder orphans” — not my favorite!) is a term often used to describe an adult over the age of about 55 who does not have a spouse, adult child, or close family member on whom they can rely to provide practical, physical, and/or emotional support regarding medical or financial decisions… Read on…

Managing a Loved One’s Care from Afar

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It is hard enough to manage the care of an older adult loved one when they are nearby. Being at a distance — a situation that describes 15% of all caregiver relationships and that is estimated to increase significantly over the next few years — only compounds things in terms of both expense and emotional distress. … Read on…

The Impact of Your “Healthcare Buckets”

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In life, we often refer to our “bucket lists.” But we rarely think about our “healthcare buckets” — especially as they relate to enjoying what has meaning to us and our loved ones.  Since joining the team at Healthassist, Dianne and I meet every Tuesday morning at 7:00 AM to discuss each client for whom we provide project… Read on…

A Life Well Lived

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I was introduced to Rosalie in April 2009 as she was about to embark on her first total knee replacement. Her children recognized that living alone and scheduling a major orthopedic procedure at the age of 86 required forethought and outside support. In April 2022, Rosalie passed. Over our 13 years together, we managed… Read on…