Hi, When medical care changes hands, information can get lost.From doctor to doctor.Home to ambulance.Ambulance to ER.Hospital to rehab.Rehab back home.A medication list, allergy, hearing issue, emergency contact, or important documents can easily be missed during transfer of care..This week’s blog post is about why care transitions are such vulnerable moments, and how families can help the right information travel with the person they love. You can read it here:...

Hi, This week’s blog post is about the practical information families need to gather before an aging parent has a fall, hospitalization, or sudden change in care. Because the right information, in the right place, can make a hard moment a little less chaotic. You can read it here: [Before an Emergency: The Information Families Need to Have Ready] With love,Trisha PS Please forward this to anyone you know who is caring for an aging parent. It could be a lifesaver.

Hi, Some conversations feel easier to put off ... but when those conversations happen for the first time in a crisis, everyone is tired, scared, and guessing. My mom had a stroke at the dinner table during an impromptu visit when I was in Florida on business. It launched me into an early caregiving role I wasn't ready for. This week’s reflection is about the conversations families should begin before an aging parent needs more help. Read it here:...