A Place for Mom's Family

Sometimes this can be a symptom of other problems.  It could be caused by many different things that may be treatable.  Among these are impaction, an intestinal "bug" that can be difficult to be rid of, and other reasons.  You need to have her physician test her stool if that has not already been done.  ...

Cheryl,  I am an Eldercare Advisor with A Place for Mom who lives in Nashville, TN.  I know all the communities well and go in them often.  I am a Registered Nurse who has been in senior care here over 20 yrs.  You can reach me directly by email:  glendaj@aplaceformom.com.  I will attempt to answer your questions and ...

Who and what is a Geriatric Care Manager? Q: What is a Geriatric Care Manager? A: A professional geriatric care manager (GCM) is an expert, such as a social worker, counselor, gerontologist or nurse, who specializes in assisting older people and their families to attain the highest quality of life given their circumstances. Q: Who uses a GCM? ...