Eldertree Care Management Services

11/06/2019

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11/05/2019

66 Restaurants Offering Free Meals This Veterans Day

This is a greet way to honor our veterans kudos to these restaurants!
https://www.thespruce.com/veterans-day-free-meals-1357348

This colossal list describes where veterans can get free meals on Veterans Day 2019. Participating restaurants include Applebees, Olive Garden, Golden Corral and more!

10/22/2019

Thinking about hiring a private caregiver for a loved one? Read this first

Great article. We always recommend families hire an agency. Managing home care with out an agency can be a like a full time job and unless done right can put your loved one at risk.

Good private caregivers are out there. Here's how to avoid hiring the wrong person.

10/17/2019

Why Case Managers are Superheros - Career Sparks

Happy Case Management week to all the case managers out there and a special thank you to ElderTree team for always going the xtra mile... Super Women all of you!

Let’s be real, all healthcare professionals are Superheros. In honor of National Case Management Week, here are our Top 5 Reasons why Case Managers are Superheros. 1. Philosophy According to the Case Management Society of America, the philosophy of Case Management is that when an individual reache...

08/23/2019

Women for Women International

Women for Women International

Donate Today to Help Women Survivors of War.

07/02/2019

'The spirit is undaunted': Portraits showcase strength of senior athletes

Just awesome!

After her first knee replacement surgery, Kathy Meares was told that she could never run again. She was 36 years old and an avid runner. Meares was devastated.

07/01/2019

What leads to a long and happy life? Ask a centenarian | MemoryWell

MemoryWell made a video of our celebrate centenarians event!

MemoryWell visits the third annual 'celebrate centenarians' luncheon in Northern Virginia

06/21/2019

Aging Life Care Association

Aging Life Care Association

ALCA member Miriam Zucker writes about the ways that doll therapy can help older adults connect with their memories:

06/21/2019

Aging Life Care Association

Aging Life Care Association

Unsure where to look for caregiving services? Aging Life Care Professionals can help assess your family's needs and coordinate the needed resources:

05/20/2019

Care Manager/ ElderTree Care Management

Do you have 10 years plus experience in the field of Elder care and working with older adults is your calling. We are hiring in the Northern Virginia /DC Metro Area!

Job Listing posted by Eldertree Care Management Services on Guide to Retirement Living SourceBook.

05/07/2019

Disaster Preparedness for Alzheimer's Caregivers

Great article! Very helpful with a check list.

Be prepared to help a person with Alzheimer's during natural disasters. Find out what supplies to keep on hand and what to do if you must leave home.

05/05/2019

Incredible training this weekend from INELDA. I highly recommend this training for anyone interested in supporting others through the end of life.

05/03/2019

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05/03/2019

Beautiful Event Celebrating 100 years of Wisdom! If you would like to spear head this event in your community PM me! Please share this video to honor all Centenarians!

05/02/2019

Paramount Senior Living at Manassas

Embracing ageless beauty and strength, as Northern Virginia celebrates these 100-106 year old amazing people! Thank you Eldertree Care Management for this fabulous event. We hope to bring one of our own residents to this next year.

05/02/2019

Powerful event today! Thank you for coming out to celebrate our Northern Virginia Centenarians! 16 in total Centenarians attended the oldest 108 years! Incredible!

05/01/2019

Thank you Phyllis Randall Loudoun County board of supervisors for coming out to Celebrate Centenarians! The lovely Centenarian she is next to is 108 years old!

05/01/2019

Today is the big day! Celebrate centenarians event is happening at noon! Thank you to the committee for all your hard work! Kelly Halteh, Mitchell Opalski, Kathleen Kisiah, Pushpita Casey, Pam reynolds, Lynne Haddon, Eric Pam Reynolds, Steve Gurney!

04/30/2019

Super excited out big event is tomorrow! We are sold out! CelebrateCentenarians.com

04/27/2019

Want to help end ageism?

Great article on ending Ageism! Who is with me?

Since my TED talk went up I’ve been inundated with letters from all kinds of people: olders and youngers, in the US and around the world, frustrated and exhilarated, offering solidarity and support…

04/21/2019

I am very excited about our event May 1st! Calling all centenarians in northern Virginia it is time to sign up!

04/03/2019

Attending the aging life care conference in Scottsdale this week. I am ready to soak up some care management best practices and maybe even a little sunshine after this cold winter!

04/01/2019

Celebrate Centenarians Event coming May 1st

Calling all local Centenarians! It is time to sign up for our annual Celebrate Centenarians Lunch May 1st. Goto https://celebratecentenarians.com for more information.

04/01/2019

Looking for milk for my coffee and oh my! Happy April fools day!

03/14/2019

Care Manager/ ElderTree Care Management

We are growing! Looking for a full-time Care Manager serving Northern VA who wants to be a part of a super star team! Contact me if your superpower is working with older adults.

Job Listing posted by Eldertree Care Management Services on Guide to Retirement Living SourceBook.

03/11/2019

Eight surprising facts about getting old in America

Highly recommend her book and ted talk!

If you’d told me 10 years ago that I’d become fascinated with aging, I’d have snorted in disbelief. Why on earth would I, then aged 56, want to spend my time thinking about something so dismal and …

02/27/2019

OBX Dementia-Friendly Restaurants - Outer Banks Restaurant Guide

How do we bring this idea to NOVA... I can tell you Kazan in mclean is my favorite dementia friendly restaurant!

Training Dementia Friendly Restaurants is about easing life for both dementia patients and their caregivers. The Dementia Task Force on the Outer Banks...

02/24/2019

Had a great time at the Virginia association of elder law attorneys unprogram event. What an incredible group of elder advocates! We hope everyone enjoyed the old time candy as much as we enjoyed your candy memories.

02/19/2019

Preparing for the old time candy bar for the elder law unprogram. What is your favorite old time candy?

01/31/2019

Tips to Stay Safe During the Severe Polar Vortex Weather

Tips to Stay Safe During the Severe Polar Vortex Weather

As the US deals with record colds, the elderly are particularly susceptible to cold weather risks. Find tips to stay safe and warm here.

12/26/2018

Happy Holidays from the ElderTree team!

12/14/2018

Saying No To Pervasive Ageism

Dr Bill Thomas is a hero of mine!

Dr. Bill Thomas, a Longevity Innovator, speaks with the Milken Institute Center on the Future of Aging about ageism, nursing homes and aging in place.

11/28/2018

What is Long-Distance Caregiving and How Can Care Managers Help?

What is Long-Distance Caregiving and How Can Care Managers Help?

Today we have D'Anna Edison and Wendy Nathan, both certified Care Managers at Aging Wisdom, here to talk about Long-Distance Caregiving. This podcast explores how families who live miles from their lo

11/08/2018

The Powerful Connection Between Music and Memory | Eldertree Care Management Services

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato

Over the weekend, I attended a funeral for a great aunt of mine. She had loved music, and it had been a great way for her to connect with her children as the

10/30/2018

Are you caring for an elderly parent? Leave the worring to us!

Please share our video!

10/30/2018

10/29/2018

Dose of Daring | Brené Brown

Dose of Daring | Brené Brown

Choose courage over comfort. Choose whole hearts over armor. Choose the great adventure of being brave and afraid at the exact same time.

10/24/2018

Preventing Senior Isolation: Can You Actually Adopt a Senior?

About 15 million people in the U.S. live alone, including 27 percent of the 65-plus population.

Elder orphans, who have no children or spouse, can have a difficult time aging in place.

08/20/2018

102 And Still Kicking: Arlington Centenarian On Line Dancing And Staying Young | WAMU

Great story from Arlington County! Honored to have met Vera and Clive personally! You go Vera Punke I love your spirit!

Arlington has found that the same things that attract millennials to an area, like safety, walkability and interesting activities, also attract retirees.

07/09/2018

This is What Being 'Old' Looks Like in Hollywood | AARP

Nice work AARP! This is what cool is!

"Old" people have long been used as a punch line in Hollywood. But in real life, the attitude is changing. And so, slowly, is the movie and TV industry. Agin...

07/09/2018

Medications Metabolize Differently as We Age | Eldertree Care Management Services

check out our latest blog
http://eldertreecare.com/medications-metabolize-differently-as-we-age/

As we grow older, our body goes through many changes. Some of those changes affect the way we metabolize and use the medications we take. It's very important to

06/14/2018

#47 - Care Managers - The Probate Nation

Kate Caldwell, Founder of ElderTree Care Management and Stephanie Thomopoulos, President of GeriatriCare® Management, Inc. featured on Probate Nation!

06/14/2018

Care Manager/Work from Home!

Happy Summer all! We are looking for a new team member in the DC Metro area. Please Share:()

Job Listing posted by Eldertree Care Management Services on Guide to Retirement Living SourceBook.

05/17/2018

Addressing loneliness in older adults | Eldertree Care Management Services

Loneliness and older adults... what can we do?

Sometimes when I think about growing older, I worry that I may be lonely. Not having children to take care of, or a fulfilling career anymore may mean a lot of empty time, right? The latest research out shows that loneliness in older adults is actually the exception, not the rule. That's great news,...

04/10/2018

Is a concierge physician helpful for older adults? | Eldertree Care Management Services

Concierge physicians work in a number of different models. We have found their service to be extremely valuable for our clients. Read our blog to learn more.

One of the many benefits of living in a large metropolitan area like DC is that we have several excellent choices when it comes to our healthcare. In the last 5 years or so, I've seen and used some private practices that put more emphasis on the individual. It may seem funny that your doctor's offic...