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A New Year with New Beginings

January 29, 2025 — After nearly two decades of providing Aging Life Care management services to older adults in the New York Metropolitan area, I am pleased to announce the sale of my care management company HealthSense LLC to Beau Romero RN who will assume the role of CEO as of January 1st, 2025. I founded HealthSense back in... 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

New Year, New Goals: Health and Wellness for Older Adults

December 11, 2024 — 1. Physical Activity: Moving with Purpose Physical activity is key to maintaining strength, balance, and mobility. Whether it’s a daily walk, chair yoga, or stretching exercises, regular movement helps reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes, improves flexibility, and boosts energy levels. The key is finding an activity that’s enjoyable and safe.... Read More

Creating Comfort and Connection at the End-of-Life

September 20, 2024 — As nurse care managers, we sometimes find ourselves supporting families through one of life’s most profound transitions—the end of life. This is often emotionally taxing, and our role goes far beyond overseeing health care needs. We are also there to support not only the client but also family and friends on this sad but often... Read More

Embracing Age and Experience in the New Year!

January 10, 2024 — As the new year unfolds, it is common for people to make resolutions and set goals for themselves, and older adults are no exception. However, I sometimes notice that the expectations seniors set for themselves are not always realistic and so, when goals aren’t met, a sense of failure and frustration soon follows. This mismatch directly... Read More

Brighten Up Your Winter: Tips for Beating Seasonal Affective Disorder

December 20, 2023 — As the winter months draw near and the days shorten with less sunlight, this is the time of year that can increase the risk for a specific type of depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a common disorder affecting 1-2% of the population. The primary cause of SAD is believed to be... Read More

From Silence to Strength: How Aging Life Care Managers Amplify your Voice with Doctors

August 9, 2023 — For many seniors, especially those with chronic diseases, their calendars often overflow with doctor appointments. Keeping the calendar straight, arranging transport, and trying to keep on track with medical conditions and treatment options can often be overwhelming. Once there, in the hustle and bustle of a busy doctor’s office, it’s easy to feel like just... Read More

One Size Does Not Fit All

June 20, 2022 — As we celebrate Pride month, I am reminded of how fortunate I am to live in and work in New York City, one of the most diverse and welcoming cities in the world, especially for those who identify as LGBTQ+. The “Big Apple” is a wide-open tent for all cultures and beliefs, and this directly... Read More

Aging Life Care – Why we love the work we do!

May 12, 2022 — May is Aging Life Care Month and a reminder of how grateful I and my HealthSense team are to have found passion and purpose in such a rewarding field. As Aging Life Care Professionals®, we work with older clients and their families, meet them where they are, and find solutions to empower them to live... Read More

Flying Solo? Consider a Co-Pilot!

March 16, 2022 — Over twelve million American adults over the age of 65 live alone. As the baby boomers age, the number of these solo agers will continue to trend upward. An estimated 19% of women from the boomer age never gave birth, meaning that there are no direct family members to rely on for caregiving or health... Read More