Tiffany M. Browne, Nightingale Case Management, Inc. | Dec 1, 2013 | Articles, December - January 2014, Programs & Services
Preparing for aging and care is not easy and many do not anticipate the costs associated with long-term care. Some of us assume that relatives will be able to provide care, however this doesn’t always pan out. Those who are not prepared for long-term care costs are...
Tiffany M. Browne, Nightingale Case Management, Inc. | Oct 1, 2013 | Articles, October - November 2013, Programs & Services
In a 2012, 15 percent of Hawai‘i’s population was 65 years and older. This statistic continues to increase; and as part of our culture in Hawai‘I to care for our loved ones, many families have assumed the role of caregiver. Being a caregiver can include providing...
Tiffany M. Browne, Nightingale Case Management, Inc. | Aug 1, 2013 | Articles, August - September 2013, Programs & Services
Making the decision to place a loved one into long-term care can be difficult for families. It wasn’t too long after Maria’s husband had fallen outside of their home did she realize it was time to discuss his long-term care plans with the family. Maria’s family found...
Tiffany M. Browne, Nightingale Case Management, Inc. | Jun 1, 2013 | Articles, June - July 2013, Programs & Services
Little is known of caregivers within our community who provide care to aged and disabled individuals under the Community Care Foster Family Home Program. In fact, at times there is a certain undeserved stigma attached to the profession. So what is the role of Adult...
