9 Months or 90 years

Happy Thanksgiving!  We hope that you will have opportunity to spend time with family and friends throughout this holiday season. When families live far away from one another, the holidays are often the only opportunity that long-distance caregivers and family members have to personally observe their older relatives. Family members who haven't seen their aging loved one since last year may be in for a shock at what they see... and experience a natural desire to close one’s eyes, turn the other way, pretend like everything is as it used to be...

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With pregnancy, one has several months to prepare...longer if you are planning for it. Just a quick mention here that Keith and I are expecting our 1st child, a little girl.  As of this moment I am 7 months pregnant!  ​This is definitely a different journey than when I took on the role of caregiver for my aging mother who was diagnosed with early on-set dementia at the age of 59. My caregiver journey of supporting my mom snuck-up on me in my late 20's and lasted throughout my 30's.  ​

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With this pregnancy we are planning and preparing to become yes older, but wiser first-time parents.  We are seeking out support and gleaning the advice of ALL THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE US (that's pretty much everyone!)  With Keith in his 50's and me in my 40's we recognize the value of seeking counsel and asking for help.  Child rearing is a new life stage for both of us and we hope to travel this new life stage learning from everyone else's triumphs, defeats and lessons learned (hindsight is 20/20).

The revelation that your aging loved ones are no longer the independent, capable individuals that you have depended on your entire life often hits you unexpectedly. Of course you've known that they will eventually slow down and need some assistance. Hopefully, you are aware that you may be involved with helping them establish support systems that allow them to keep their independence for as long as possible. However, you cannot predict when that truth/REALITY CHECK may surface. You cannot predict, but you can prepare. Just as a pregnancy book and mentors (midwives, doulah's and Lamaze classes) can guide you through the stages towards the babies birth, Next Step Senior Care Inc. is here to be your guide through the stages of life's autumn years.

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Our services include:
 Care Management - Medical and Organizational   

• Providing guidance, home management oversight, caregiver oversight, advocacy and support for the senior and his/her family
  • Family Meetings
  • Home Safety Assessments

​Placement Services - CCRC, Assisted Living and Board and Care Community Settings

• Providing families with FREE support services to verified communities that we would feel comfortable allowing our own parents to live 

​F.I.T. and PWR! Gym - Functional Integrated Training and Parkinson's Wellness Recovery sessions

• Researched based group and individual sessions that focus on helping individuals regain, maintain and continue gaining strength, stability, body awareness, flexibility, balance, coordination and the confidence to feel "Safe-At-Home" or in all life situations.

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Call on us, those who've gone before you, to support you through this next season of life.
949-573-8504

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Click here to download our Checklist to Assess Daily Living Changes and move into the holidays with your ‘Eyes Wide Open’.

 Giving Thanks For Each of You