by Lauren Hope Bartling | Feb 20, 2026 | Exploring Options, Hospital to Home, Life Transitions
Finding senior care is a daunting task in and of itself. It can be hard to determine where to start, or even how. You may do a quick search on the internet and be absolutely bombarded with resources and advice that sometimes contradict the advice you just read. You...
by John Brown | Feb 18, 2026 | Life Transitions, Hospital to Home
What Families Should Know When Rehab Is Not Approved A daughter called us from a hospital room at Ascension Seton in Kyle. Her mother had fallen more than once. Dementia had progressed. Rehab was not approved. The hospital team said she was “medically stable.” But...
by Lauren Hope Bartling | Feb 13, 2026 | Caregivers, Hospital to Home, Life Transitions
In our blog posts, we’ve discussed the warning signs of caregiver burnout, as well as how to combat it and prevent it from happening altogether. We’ve also discussed the causes of caregiver burnout and how prevalent it is. Burnout can be triggered by various...
by John Brown | Feb 13, 2026 | Hospital to Home, Aging
What is the difference between a Geriatric Care Manager and a Certified Senior Advisor? A Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) — often referred to as an Aging Life Care Professional — typically has a clinical background such as nursing, social work, or gerontology. Their...
by John Brown | Feb 9, 2026 | Hospital to Home, Life Transitions
If you’re reading this while sitting in a hard hospital chair at Dell Seton, St. David’s, Baylor Scott & White, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa, or another Central Texas medical center, you’re not alone. One moment, you’re focused on a medical crisis. The next, a case manager...
by John Brown | Jan 28, 2026 | Hospital to Home, Life Transitions
Understanding Personal Care Homes vs Residential Care Homes in Texas When a loved one is discharged from the hospital, many Central Texas families are suddenly faced with decisions they were not expecting to make so quickly. Is it safe for them to return home? Do they...
