Kristina Wong, Care Manager, Altres Medical | Mar 5, 2023 | Giving Care, Mar - Apr 2023
As we age, our loss of independence can lead to reluctance to both accept or ask for help. Often, finding a caregiver who is compatible with you or your loved one and their particular personality traits can help them transition to receiving care.
Kristina Wong, Care Manager, Altres Medical | Sep 30, 2021 | Health, October-November 2021
Change continues at each phase of life and is not always easy. That is why changes like retirement, new living arrangements, health diagnoses, and the loss of close friends or a spouse can leave kūpuna feeling vulnerable and insecure. Whether you are in a season of change or helping an older loved one navigate new circumstances, there are practical steps you can take to make change a positive process.
Kristina Wong, Care Manager, Altres Medical | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Living Life
There is no perfect time to discuss end-of-life care. Most seniors would prefer to age in place at home, as independently as possible. But too few take the time to discuss their preferences with their family, leaving family caregivers
stressed and scrambling. The most important thing any family can do to prepare for a loved one to live at home is to talk about it today.
Kristina Wong, Care Manager, Altres Medical | Apr 1, 2016 | April - May 2016, Articles, Giving Care
Giving your kūpuna the opportunity to age at home is wonderful, but at some point, you will need to ask for help. Don’t let these four myths about home care hold you back. Home care starts at four hours per day. Home care services generally offer flexible care plans...