An unexpected injury can trigger a move across state lines to be closer to adult children. Here's how to move your Medicare coverage with you. To read the whole article, visit:https://www.wral.com/medicare-and-moving-across-state-lines/17790622/

A hospice team typically is comprised of a nurse, social worker, chaplain and CNA. People often ask, "What does the social worker do?" To read the whole article, visit: https://www.wral.com/what-does-a-hospice-social-worker-do-/17787338/  

One in six women and one in ten men living past the age of 55 will develop some form of dementia and potentially need to designate a guardian who will act in their best interests when they no longer can themselves. Lawyer Leslee Sharp, who is also one of four public guardians appointed by the Wake County Clerk of Court, answers the most common questions. To read the whole article visit: https://www.wral.com/pursuing-guardianship/17775569/

People who work with the dying on a daily basis must develop the tools, personal awareness and insights to practice in a way that doesn't unleash the firehouse of adrenaline and cortisol that is so damaging to both our physical and mental health. To read the whole article visit: https://www.wral.com/is-someone-dying-/17770404/

Even in the top-end Assisted Living and Memory Care communities, there may come a time when you are asked to bring in additional private aide time if your loved one's needs seem to demand that, but at what cost? To read the whole article visit: https://www.wral.com/cost-of-24-7-care/17749752/

When you are ready to bring hospice in, it's not simply a matter of making one call, but it's not that complicated either--if you know what to expect. To read the whole article visit: https://www.wral.com/steps-to-bring-hospice-in/17732229/

What does getting a call from Jay Leno and witnessing a man drive through a Verizon storefront up to the customer service counter have to teach us? To read the entire article visit: https://www.wral.com/two-roads/17732188/

Many don't know that there is the option to bring hospice care into assisted living as their loved one nears the end. In the families I've worked with who have done this is, I've seen more peace with the process, which is a true gift for all involved. To read the whole article, visit: https://www.wral.com/hospice-in-assisted-living-/17726243/

I had been out most of the afternoon visiting family care homes and was writing up my findings for a client when I noticed the time. 6:30. The report was due in the morning. My neighborhood women’s group was due to start in fifteen minutes at Marie’s. It had been a long day. I was struggling with the report, not because it was difficult, but because I had simply run out of steam. (I had [...]

“Hello, John, it’s Liisa here,” I say gently, but loudly, my mouth closest to John’s left ear. His eyes are open. I place my hand gently on his shoulder and say, “Is there anything I can help you with?” John, like several of my oldest clients, is almost entirely blind, as well as hearing impaired. I see him visibly relax when I announce myself. He gathers his thoughts for a moment and then asks if [...]