Supporting Seniors and Their Families
Dedicated to Providing Quality Support Through the Challenges of Aging
Gracefully Aging is about supporting individuals and families who are experiencing a transition in life. With advances in medicine, better healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices, people are living longer. While this can be a fulfilling time, it still requires some planning and foresight to ensure a life lived comfortably, safely, and as independently as possible.
My services benefit those who are facing a sudden change in physical or mental health, cognitive decline, or any other medical change in their current lifestyle that would require assistance in managing their care. This might include extra help needed to live safely at home, recovering from a recent surgery and/or illness, memory care assistance, or transition into end-of-life care. I can provide support when a loved one is in the hospital or a skilled nursing facility, as well as assist in transitioning back home after discharge. I can help in all areas which might need reassuring guidance and problem-solving. Each case is a unique situation, which requires compassionate and knowledgeable planning to help create a stress-free and trusting care plan. I have worked with many families to support and carry out their wishes - whether it be to live at home with a little extra help, or move into an assisted living community - I can work with you to achieve your goals.
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Guiding You With Care Management
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As your advocate and care manager, I can help make informed decisions at critical times in your life. By assessing and analyzing problem areas, we can develop a plan of care together, and break down the steps of care into manageable parts. The formula is a simple four-step process of assessing, planning, implementing, and monitoring.​
It starts with a face-to-face meeting. I will review your medical history and your current support system, focusing on your strengths and finding areas where future support is needed. I will assess your needs and then develop a plan of care, which is a guide for you to achieve your highest level of living. The plan is implemented by doing the most urgent items first. I can then help you with that process, monitor your progress, and be there to help you if your circumstances change. I can assist in finding resources, initiate problem-solving, and reduce family stress. Your happiness, well-being, and continuity of care are my priority.
Testimonials
“The help I’ve gotten from you, Richelle, over the years has been invaluable. Thank you for all that you do, and everything you have done for my dad!”
K.L.
“Richelle - I cannot say enough about the deep appreciation we all feel toward you. Your positive, gentle, caring approach, for not only the care you provided to Mom and Dad, but also to the three of us children while juggling different approaches and personalities was truly amazing.
I always knew that your decisions were based on what was best for Mom and Dad - yet you had such a great way of making each of us feel heard and appreciated. This is a trait that goes way above and beyond what you were trained to do, and what makes you a special care manager.”
J.R.
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"Richelle, Thank you for all that you do. It has been reassuring to know my Mom has had such good care."
L.M.
“Richelle - you have been a great support for me. Thank you for your excellent services and professional working relationship. I appreciate all your help and guidance for me and my Mom.”
B.W
"Richelle, I can't ever thank you enough for the love and care you gave my Mom - but also to me, and the understanding of the situation and family dynamics. I appreciate all the attention and care given. You truly have been a blessing!"
S.A.
“Richelle, your knowledge, expertise, and compassion for my sister helped more than I can express, and my access to you helped me to keep my sister as well as possible from 3,000 miles away. Thank you for all you have done. I couldn’t have made it without you.”
W.Z.