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Helpful information, educational articles, and practical guidance for individuals and families navigating aging, healthcare decisions, memory care, and care coordination. Our goal is to provide greater peace of mind and a better understanding of the care journey.
Angel On My Shoulder provides our services by utilizing the skills of our highly trained Case Managers. Case managers have assured the quality of care in health care institutions for over 40 years. Professional case management is critical to improving care coordination, enhancing chronic disease outcomes, and the methods to achieve these outcomes. According to The American Journal of Managed Care, patient-centered case management: Improves health outcomes Decreases hospital admissions by 38% Reduces costs by…
At the Parenting Your Parent Panel: A Crash Course in Sanity, Angel On My Shoulder Founder, Carol Freeborn, helped many families gain insight and understanding of how to care for aging relatives. Here are her answers to some of those difficult questions posed on the topics covered. How would a private case manager help me in managing my parent's needs as they age? Private case managers help you to see and understand behaviors in our aging…
Taking time to review home safety can help support independence, reduce fall risks, and provide greater peace of mind for both individuals and their families. Small adjustments throughout the home can make a meaningful difference in comfort, confidence, and overall safety. Use the checklist below as a general guide to identify common safety concerns in the home environment. Kitchen Is the stove area clean and free of grease buildup? Is there adequate lighting over food…
Care planning plays an important role in helping individuals with Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease maintain safety, stability, and quality of life. Thoughtful coordination of care can help reduce complications that may accelerate cognitive decline while also providing guidance and support for families navigating difficult decisions. At Angel On My Shoulder, our Certified Case Managers and Dementia Care Specialists create personalized care plans tailored to each client’s medical, emotional, and daily living needs. We help families…