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A Little Luck and a Lot of Preparation: Planning for the Future with Care Management

March 11, 2025 — As we embrace the spirit of March with St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, it’s easy to think about luck—especially the kind that helps us find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. But when it comes to planning for the future of senior care, relying on luck isn’t a strategy... Read More

February: Heart Health Month – A Time to Prioritize Your Loved One’s Heart

February 10, 2025 — As longevity consultants, we at HealthSense understand that the journey to healthy aging goes beyond just managing daily routines or medical appointments. It’s about ensuring that our clients live their lives to the fullest, and this month, during Heart Health Month, we want to highlight the importance of heart health as a crucial component of... Read More

Winter Weather Safety Tips: Stay Warm, Safe, and Comfortable

January 7, 2025 — As winter sets in, it’s important to take extra precautions to keep yourself or your loved one safe and comfortable. The colder months bring their own set of challenges, especially for seniors. With ice, snow, and colder temperatures, there are some simple steps you can take to avoid accidents and stay healthy all season long.... Read More

One Size Does Not Fit All!

October 21, 2024 — When it comes to home care for elderly loved ones, finding the right caregiver is critical to ensuring quality care. While certain task-related abilities are important, the process isn’t just about checking off skills on a list. Yes, the caregiver must know how to handle things like physical care, transfers, medication reminders, or work with... Read More

Medical Transport

October 6, 2024 — At HealthSense, we are proud to offer Registered Nurse Medical Transport Services, designed to provide patients with the highest level of care during transport. Whether it’s a ride to or from a medical appointment, hospital transfer, or specialized transportation, our service ensures that a qualified healthcare professional is with you every step of the way,... Read More

How to Talk to Aging Loved Ones About Hiring Care

August 20, 2024 — One of the most common and frustrating issues family members of older loved ones face is their resistance to accepting care in the home. It is the epic battle between safety and autonomy, and every day, it plays out across America in different communities in different ways. It is often an agonizing time – one... Read More

May is Aging Life Care Month!

May 7, 2024 — It’s that time of year again when we celebrate the Aging Life Care® Profession and spotlight why our work is so impactful for older adults and their families. Here are the 5 most common reasons families reach out to a care manager: Care Coordination: Our healthcare system has become increasingly complex and fragmented; care managers... Read More

Clearing Clutter, Boosting Health: The Hidden Benefits of Spring Cleaning

April 3, 2024 — Spring is here! For many, the season signifies a time for renewal. As the spring fever energy ramps up, there are a variety of health benefits to harnessing the urge to purge. Besides burning a few calories through physical activity, the act of cleaning can be therapeutic in other ways. By decluttering our spaces, we... Read More

Love’s Lasting Legacy: Honoring Relationships Touched By Dementia

February 7, 2024 — Love is a powerful force that knows no boundaries! It transcends time, age, and even the profound challenges that life may throw our way including dementia, a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Dementia slowly erodes memories, impairs verbal and cognitive abilities and is associated with a number of brain diseases including Alzheimer’s disease.... Read More

Thanksgiving Reality Checks – The Untold Stories of Seniors Living Alone 

November 16, 2023 — Thanksgiving is a time when we gather around the table to give thanks with our families that we may have not seen in a while. If you have an aging loved one in your family, it is also a time to be curious.  During your visit, with heightened observational skills, you have a golden opportunity to take... Read More