By Chris and Laurie Kemp, CSAs Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease. Increasing breathlessness is a primary symptom. While currently not curable, there are many things that can be done to manage it. The COPD Foundation provides a wealth of information. If you want to connect with other people with COPD, […] Continue reading → 
By Chris and Laurie Kemp, CSAs Every month should be National Caregiver Month. Caregivers are often the unsung heroes in families. But the stress on the caregiver can be tremendous. In a study and article by Richard, PhD and Paula Sherwood, PhD, RN, CNRN, they found that: “Caregiving often results in chronic stress, which comprises […] Continue reading → 
By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA When it is time to look at Assisted Living options, either you have prepared ahead of time or you are in a crisis and need to make a decision quickly. Either way, there are factors to consider in making the “right” decision the first time. That means finding the community […] Continue reading → 
By Chris and Laurie Kemp, CSAs October is Blindness Awareness Month. That is a good time for us to review some of the services that are available to those that are blind or vision impaired. Whether you are living in your house, apartment or an assisted living, you can tap into these resources to help […] Continue reading → 
Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA October is not only breast cancer awareness month but also national physical therapy month. How much do you know about physical therapy? Physical therapy is common when a person has had a hospitalization. It often takes place in a rehabilitation setting or transitional care unit. This therapy is typically covered by […] Continue reading → 
By Chris and Laurie Kemp, CSAs Most people want to age in place as long as they can. There are family members, services and technologies that can help you do that. However, everyone needs to think about what their ‘Plan B’ might be, if they can no longer age in place. Why might that happen? […] Continue reading → 
By Eunice K. Neubauer Each year more than 7 million hospitalized Americans suffer from delirium. A person with delirium shows a sudden alteration in their mental state. Symptoms are: Confusion Difficulty understanding Saying things that don’t make sense Changes in personality Hallucinations Withdrawn A person with dementia going into the hospital is likely to experience […] Continue reading → 
By Eunice K. Neubauer At the Dallas Certified Senior Advisor conference in August, the last session I attended before the close of the conference was Denise M. Brown. From the Chicago area, Denise launched Caregiving.com in 1996. She has a wealth of knowledge. She presented with grace and humor about the six stages of caregiving […] Continue reading → 
By Chris and Laurie Kemp, CSAs Here are some common questions and answers about a Power of Attorney. Q: Why should I have a power of attorney? A: The primary purpose is to name someone who can act for you in a situation where you cannot. The situation often arises when you have an illness […] Continue reading → 
By Chris and Laurie Kemp, CSAs According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, about 10% of the population has the gene that could lead to Psoriasis. Having the gene does not mean you will have the disease. They believe that an external factor or trigger is what will cause the disease in someone that has the […] Continue reading →