Newsletters
Accountable Aging Care Management’s (AACM) long-time practice for its newsletters has been to combine some literature/Internet research with seminar and empirical data as the source material. Below are links to our newsletters covering a variety of topics. Our periodic newsletter is one avenue we use to disseminate helpful and relative information.
February 2018Home Is Where the Heart Is (Downsizing and Transitions), AACM News
December 2017AACM's Multi-disciplinary Approach to Eldercare, How to Avoid Bureaucratic Impediments in the Aging Process, AACM News
September 2017Medication Management, AACM News
May 2017Social Interaction, AACM News
Articles
Navigating the maze of care management information can be draining. Here at AACM, we monitor and report on trends and issues pertaining to care management. Seek the links below for articles related to aging and care management. Providing easy access to relative articles is one avenue we use to disseminate helpful and pertinent information.
Forbes confirms what AACM has been educating their clients: There are tax breaks for the costs of care.
Compare the types of facilities available to the elderly and what services each offers to their residents:
Learn more about the differences in residential options for your loved one:
Q&A for Independent Living with Jil Utterback, Executive Director, Morningside Ministries at The Meadows, San Antonio
Q&A for Assisted Living with Kathy Key, Community Relations Director, The Emeritus at the Medallion, Dallas
Q&A for Considering an Alzheimer's Care Facility with Jennifer Scott, Administrator, Collinfield House, Austin
Depression exists in caregivers and persons with dementia. The Family Caregiver Alliance has excellent suggestions for diagnosis and treatment.
One of the common issues with all insurance coverage for prescriptions and especially Medicare Part D is denial of coverage for a particular medication.
Financial abuse is real! The National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse has excellent information for all.
Most are aware of the impact of medications on their overall health.
Do not wait too long to complete wills and powers of attorney. There are capacity requirements.
Informational Videos
When it comes to caring for an aging or physically challenged adult, it’s best to do your research to better understand the challenges you will face. AACM is here to help.
Personal Care Homes: Pros and Cons
AACM: Learn the Difference
Keeping Up With Medication: 1 Easy Tip
Top 3 Emergency Room Essentials
3 Tips: Hospital to Home
Overwhelmed by Caring?
Presentations
As experts in our field, we look for ways to educate and inform both professionals and individuals who are facing Care Management issues. Please contact us if you have a need that is not addressed by one of these presentations or would like for us to speak at your next meeting or event.
Some of these presentations are available for Continuing Education (CEs)* for nurses and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for social workers and case managers. Many of our talks are free and open to the public.