Conversations around finances are never easy. Especially, when those conversations are with our loved ones who may not be able to care for themselves anymore. Talking about finances can be an uncomfortable and stressful situation for both parties. Elders who were once the breadwinners of the household and keepers of the family financials may not be open to sharing their finances with their adult children. On the other hand, the children may dread questioning their ...
As healthcare providers, it’s critical to have open and honest conversations about healthcare costs with your senior patients who are looking for senior living options. For many seniors, the decision to move into a senior living community is a big one, and finances can play a major role in their decision-making process. We understand discussing financial options can be a challenging subject that requires patience, understanding and sensitivity. Here are some tips on how ...
As a loved one of a senior, it is well known that not all topics are easily addressed and digestible. Some conversations that need to be addressed might be awkward or taboo. Some examples of uncomfortable topics are the need for further assistance, such as in-home care or community placement, inability to drive, financial information, and even death. While these discussions aren’t easy, it is essential to approach these conversations with sensitivity and empathy ...
As a healthcare provider or support individual for seniors and their families, complex topics must be addressed. It’s essential to approach these conversations with empathy, respect, and an open mind, mainly if they include issues that the seniors and their families might not feel comfortable with. Here are some tips on how to have tough conversations with seniors and their loved ones: Choose the right time and place: It’s essential to choose a ...
Each day in the life of healthcare professionals brings stress and risk along with feelings of satisfaction when making a difference in the lives of others. Giving so much time and dedication might come at a cost to their health and well-being. According to the National Institute for Health Care Management, 79% of physicians reported burnout - starting before our most recent pandemic. While many contributors challenge healthcare professionals' mental, physical, and emotional health, there are ...
February may be our shortest month of the year, but it has a lot of love and care packed into it. February is a valuable month for caregivers because each day formally recognizes something to help us focus on our most valuable type of care: Self-care. As caregivers, or someone caring for a senior loved one, we invest ourselves in providing them the best care and also time and dedication to finding them the perfect ...
The Oasis Senior Advisors five-step process was created to simplify finding and selecting the perfect senior housing option for individuals or their loved ones. Partnering with healthcare providers ensures their unique and specific needs are met during an emotional time of uncertainty and overwhelm - especially when there’s an immediate need. Healthcare providers begin the process by sharing foundational information about their patients with their Oasis Senior Advisor partner, which streamlines finding the right solution ...
Have you ever made a New Year’s resolution only to go back to the way things were? If you’re answering yes, you’re not alone. Fitness app Strava tracked more than 800 million activities and determined the day when there was an initial significant drop-off was January 19th – they named it “Quitter’s Day”! Even with a variety of experts sharing an almost infinite number of ways to set, make, and keep resolutions ...
During the holiday seasons, we want the senior relatives in our lives to thrive and have their best quality of life. It can sometimes be difficult for us to know how to support them because when we ask how they’re doing, they tell us they’re fine! While there’s no one solution, here are some tips you can customize - based on your family dynamics - to assist seniors so you have peace of mind ...
Healthcare workers truly are heroes. The holidays are a time when they have a multitude of additional responsibilities and stress on top of their already busy schedules. They’re navigating care for their patients and their own work schedules for the holidays. Depending on their business, they’re also scheduling team members for the holiday season, working to find care team members, and navigating year-end business requirements. On top of all this, they’re navigating ...
