ElderConnect

Summer is here, which means vacations, outdoor events and more time in the heat.

If you’re spending time outdoors with an older adult, it’s important to plan ahead. Adults over 65 are more likely to experience heat-related illness because the body becomes less efficient at regulating temperature with age.

Be sure to:
💧 Bring plenty of water
⛱️ Take frequent breaks indoors or in the shade
🌞 Avoid long periods in direct sun
🕶️ Have a plan to cool down if temperatures become too much

A little preparation can help make summer safer and more enjoyable for everyone.

When families suddenly need help for an aging parent, they start searching fast. That's why we built ElderConnectNE.com: to connect Nebraska families with trusted local resources—quickly.

If you're a business that provides services to our aging community, get listed with ElderConnect and reach people already searching for you! https://elderconnectne.com/become-a-vendor/

We know it probably seems overwhelming. The reality is this: you do not need to have every answer immediately.

We've created ElderConnectNE.com to help ease your worries, putting information and expert support at your fingertips—all in one convenient spot! 🌟

Say hi 👋 to one of ElderConnect’s trusted vendor partners, CareMinders Home Care. CareMinders has served families for 14 years with 24/7 non-medical home care, trained caregivers, RN-supervised care plans, companionship, personal care, respite services and more.

From a few hours of support to around-the-clock care, resources like CareMinders help families stay supported through every stage of care. https://elderconnectne.com/places/careminders-home-care/

This month recognizes the caregivers, CNAs, therapists, activity directors, nurses and doctors who show up every day to care for our loved ones with dementia.

The work can feel overwhelming most days and it requires so much compassion and strength. THANK YOU for continuing to show up. 💙

Caregivers: tomorrow is a new day. ☀️

At the Lied Activity Center in Bellevue until 11:30 today. Come see me!

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. 🧠

More than 6 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. Millions more families are navigating the emotional, physical and financial impact that comes with it.

We created ElderConnectNE.com because, as social workers and therapists, we know families don't have the time to search endlessly for the best possible resources; we created a website to have these elder care specialists right at your fingertips!