It is often helpful to hire individuals outside of the family to assist senior loved ones with daily personal care requirements. Your elderly parent may need help with mobility, meal preparation, bathing, and a variety of other tasks. In-home assistance is a major step that necessitates careful consideration. By following a few guidelines, your family can make a more informed…
Read ArticleLegendary actor Mickey Rooney passed away Sunday, and the wrangling over his remains is becoming more dramatic than the late actor’s movie roles. When I first started to work with high net worth individuals, I had the naive perception that they were more insulated from danger than the rest of us. I quickly learned that even the one-percenters have many…
Read ArticleEmpathy Exercise In consults with clients the last few weeks, I’ve been struck by the sense of loss that accompanies aging and have been cognizant of growing my own capacity for empathy. I found The New Yorker article in the link below to be a near-poetic nudge in this direction. You may want to bring this one home with you,…
Read ArticleEnd of Life Beauty, Choose Early Immediately after the holidays, Coast Care Partners experienced the death of three of our clients. They had lived exceptionally full lives, in law enforcement, nursing, and the other as a PR entrepreneur. They had amazing families, and in their last days were surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones. With the passing of these…
Read ArticleThanksgiving is a time when we reflect on the good things in life and show gratitude. Being able to share Maggie’s story is something Coast Care Partners is thankful for. Maggie is one of those people your heart immediately falls in love with. Maggie sits in her chair reading old greeting cards from friends and family. She describes her great-grandchildren,…
Read ArticleMinimum Wage Affects Senior Care This year in both January and July we raised the rates we charge to families for our services, reflecting our increased labor costs associated with AB241 legislation in January and the statewide increase in minimum wage in July. As we raised our rates, I spoke with many families who expressed their inability to afford the…
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