How often do you find yourself at a medical appointment wishing you had all your important healthcare information with you and in one location? Do you find yourself signing into a patient portal while sitting in the waiting room, racing to complete paperwork before your appointment? Or, wondering whether your vaccinations are up to date? […]
One of the first questions many families ask when considering Aging Life Care Management is: “If we hire an Aging Life Care Manager, will they take over?” It’s an understandable concern. Some families are overwhelmed by the complexities of caring for an aging loved one. They may be juggling medical appointments, coordinating services, navigating the […]
We are thrilled to announce that Amy Evans has been promoted to Director of Care Management at Elder Care Consultants, Inc. Amy has been an extraordinary asset to ECC and has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, compassion, professionalism, and dedication to the clients and families we serve throughout the DMV region. Her commitment to Aging Life […]
During the time that Covid 19 was most active, the government determined that many telephone-based medical services would be covered by Medicare. Medicare recipients were able to speak on the phone to practitioners such as primary care physicians and nurse practitioners, physical and occupational therapists, audiologists and the like, before circumstance reached a crisis point. […]
In “We Had No Idea What Was Coming: Caring for My Aging Father,” by Michelle Cottle (available in The New York Times Opinion Section -11/24/25 ), the author shares her family’s rapid and painful shift into comprehensive caregiving as her father’s cancer treatment revealed advancing Alzheimer’s. Beyond the emotional story, Cottle exposes a far deeper […]
Elder Care Consultants’ certified care managers Amy Evans and Chandis Black will participate in an upcoming panel discussion, “Compassionate Care Within Your Reach.” This event offers caregivers and professionals an opportunity to learn from a range of experts in the field of aging, healthcare and caregiving. Amy and Chandis will highlight the vital role of Aging […]
Vanessa Bishop, founder and principal of Elder Care Consultants, was honored to join a dynamic panel of fellow Aging Life Care Professionals in a podcast conversation that highlights the realities, challenges, and rewards of Aging Life Care Management. In this candid discussion, Vanessa shares her deep knowledge, heartfelt perspective, and real-world guidance for families, caregivers, […]
A growing subset of older Americans is aging without the traditional safety net of family. These solo agers are individuals over 60 who live alone, have no children, and are geographically or emotionally distant from family. For solo agers, the question isn’t just “Who will take care of me?”—it’s “Who will even know if and what type […]
By Vanessa Rosengart Bishop, Elder Care Consultants Founder and President As a young teen, my mother would make it a point to remind me to start off a sentence with “I”, when needing to express myself and in particular my feelings. She emphasized that it reveals a vital sign of inner strength and ownership. I am grateful […]
Effective January 1, 2025 a new rule applies to Medicare A patients when the physician (hospitalist) determines a change from inpatient to observation status (OBS) during a hospital stay. The rule allows you to appeal the decision. This has a significant impact on your ability to receive care at a skilled nursing facility (SNF) and […]