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Patti Urban
- Jan 13
- 2 min
Death Doula Support Role
by Patti Urban, CDP, CSA Death doulas, also known as end-of-life doulas, are non-medical professionals trained to provide emotional,...
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Patti Urban
- Nov 28, 2022
- 4 min
Holiday Fun with Siblings When Caring for Parents
by Patti Urban, CDP, CSA The holidays are a time of joy and family – until it’s not. Ask any family caregiver how successfully they...
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Patti Urban
- Oct 3, 2022
- 4 min
October is National Long Term Care Planning Month
by Patti Urban, Aging Life Care Professional, Aging Care Planning Solutions It's Time to Get Prepared for the Future!!! Long-Term Care...
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Patti Urban
- Feb 22, 2022
- 1 min
Thinking About Downsizing?
Is is time to downsize? Six tips to get you started.
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Patti Urban
- Dec 13, 2021
- 3 min
The First Christmas After the Sudden Death of a Spouse
Mother comforting daughter
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Patti Urban
- Nov 9, 2021
- 3 min
November is National Long Term Awareness Month
Long Term Care
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Patti Urban
- Sep 10, 2021
- 3 min
Supporting Your Aging Loved Ones from a Distance
Tips for supporting your aging loved ones from a distance
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Patti Urban
- May 11, 2021
- 2 min
Post Hospital Care After Pneumonia
How to Care for Yourself After Pneumonia
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Patti Urban
- Feb 2, 2021
- 3 min
February is AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month
What is AMD? Age-related Macular Degeneration, or AMD, is named after the macula, that small area in the back of your eye that is...
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Patti Urban
- Jan 18, 2021
- 3 min
Hoarding and Seniors – The Dangers
In my practice as a geriatric care manager, I come across senior hoarders. Families are frustrated that their aging loved ones are...
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Patti Urban
- Jan 4, 2021
- 3 min
New Year's Resolution: Do Your Advance Directives
HAPPY NEW YEAR! If you haven't made a New Year's Resolution yet, I've got just the one for you. Everyone over the age of 18 needs Advance...
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Patti Urban
- Dec 21, 2020
- 2 min
What to Say to the Dying
Part of the cycle of life is experiencing the end of a loved one’s life. Being present and offering kind, good, healing words .
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Patti Urban
- Dec 17, 2020
- 1 min
Christmas is Right Around the Corner. What Better Time to Talk About the Family.
Will you be celebrating the holiday with a nearly normal or dysfunctional family? The normal aging family can have their own problems....
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Patti Urban
- Dec 8, 2020
- 2 min
Holidays and COVID and Aging Parents – 7 Tips to Save the 2020 Holidays
It’s that Holiday time of year again. BUT it’s 2020, so for all of us it will be a different kind of Christmas as we navigate visitation...
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Patti Urban
- Dec 1, 2020
- 1 min
The Value of Working with a Geriatric Care Manager
Aging Life Care Professionals®, sometimes called Geriatric Care Managers, have emerged as resources for families. They are able to...
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Patti Urban
- Oct 22, 2020
- 1 min
What Are the ALCA 8 Knowledge Areas?
The expertise of Aging Life Care Professionals can be summarized into eight knowledge areas.
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Patti Urban
- Oct 8, 2020
- 1 min
What is an Aging Life Care Professional® ?
An Aging Life Care Professional, a/k/a Geriatric Care Manager, offers a holistic approach to caring for older adults.
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Patti Urban
- Sep 24, 2020
- 2 min
Four Legal Documents ALL Students Over 18 Should Sign
Parents, if you do nothing else before sending your student off to college, please consider taking action to protect your child and...
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