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are: Confusion Difficulty understanding Saying things that don’t make sense Changes in personality Hallucinations Withdrawn A person with dementia going into the hospital is likely to experience […] Continue reading → 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 → 
By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA There are many senior housing options going up around the Twin Cities right? You would think there would be availability? But if you aren’t the first to get on the reservation list of a new building in development you may not get in. That is assuming you can afford to […] Continue reading → 
By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA As you may know, Governor Dayton vetoed legislation that helped prevent maltreatment, improve reporting and investigations for elders and vulnerable adults along with a lot of other things. The bill comprised of a lot of issues, not just things around elder care. Next year a task force will work to […] Continue reading → 
By Laurie and Chris Kemp, CSAs With Summertime here, we all want to get outside. It was a long winter. Remember that April blizzard. It is also good to get out in the sun and be active. That leads to a healthier life. But we also need to protect ourselves when we are out there. […] Continue reading → 
By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA As a placement and referral advisor, I’ve worked with many caregivers who want to keep their loved one home as long as possible. Home is where the person is most comfortable, and it typically is the least expensive option. Yet, for a variety of factors, home may not be the […] Continue reading → 
Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA People are living much longer than they used to and many are living healthy lives into their 90s. A concern for many older adults is will that they outlive their money? As we age, we hope to remain in our homes, yet statistics show that roughly two thirds of older adults […] Continue reading →