c.a.r.e.
Caregiver Assistance, Resources & Education
Faced with tough decisons & don’t know where to turn?
Marx Mental Health-Aging & disability Houston texas
Caregivers need direction; not just about what they should be doing today, or even next month, but how to position themselves for long-term success. What are the questions to ask? What is the best way to navigate healthcare and legal systems? Who pays for in-home or long-term care? The power of clarity is what Kristi Marx at Marx Mental Health uniquely delivers to clients.
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ELDER CARE SPECIALIST
Kristi Marx, provides expert advise for aging and disability in Houston including Tomball, Spring, Cypress and The Woodlands, Texas.
ADVANCED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES
Elderly and disabled care
Dementia Care
End of Life Planning
Comfort or Palliative Care
Changes to the body during aging
Coaching Caregivers
Telehealth
AGING & Chronic health CONSULTATIONS
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ESTATE PLANNING PREP
First steps can be an emotionally and financially complex task. A well-informed plan can make a big difference when meeting with a legal advisor and securing a future for your loved ones.
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Long-Term Care planning
A thoughtful long-term care plan is all about balance—weighing what you can afford, the kind of care you expect, and the risks you might face.
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Advanced Care/End of Life planning
Advance care planning can be a gift you give yourself and your family. It is about doing what you can to ensure that your wishes and preferences are consistent with the health care treatment you might receive if you were unable to speak for yourself or make your own decisions.
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Dementia Care Plan
Caring with someone with memory loss has unique challenges. A dementia care consult helps you navigate challenging behaviors, systems, and finances.
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FUNERAL PLANNING
Planning a funeral whether due to a terminal diagnosis, or sudden death is never easy. A one-hour consult can help you work out the details without the worry of high-pressure sales pitches.
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Telehealth Service
Consistent support services have shown to increase quality of life, decrease loneliness, and better manage chronic health conditions. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that an elder care expert is monitoring your loved one.
CONSULTATIONS
AGING AND CHRONIC HEALTH
Consultations for independent, assisted and skilled nursing living
Consultations are usually 1-3 fifty-minute sessions which include the following:
Assessment
Expert guidance
Individualized plan
Forms, documents and planning pages
Notary services
Education
Tips and strategies for success
Life Review Therapy
Reminiscence Therapy
counseling:aging & chronic health
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Growing older brings unique challenges.
As with every stage in life, growing older brings unique challenges. The elderly are likely to suffer from a number of medical conditions and changes in social environment that adversely impact their daily lives. Older adults may be needlessly suffering from the emotional distress that comes with later life issues such as depression and anxiety. Therapist, Kristi Marx, introduces strategies that help seniors alleviate stress and develop positive coping skills. Whether they are adjusting to life changes, dealing with the passing of a loved one or experiencing distress from memory loss and illness, Marx Mental Health helps clients find enjoyment and increased quality of life.
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Feeling overwhelmed?
Whether the caregiver is a spouse, child, grandchild, parent or friend, looking after a loved one can bring great rewards as well as unexpected stresses. In many instances, caregivers put their own needs second to the need of an aging or disabled partner, parent or friend. Marx Mental Health consultation services addresses the specific issues that arise from taking care of another person. Kristi Marx offers counseling, education and training to help caregivers alleviate stress, manage care, and develop strategies for coping with the unique challenges of caregiving. Marx Mental Health services, works with clients to reduce stress and improve quality of life.
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Chronic illness taking a toll?
Chronic illness or conditions take their toll. Vision and hearing loss, loss of mobility, or memory problems bring a number of special challenges. Disabilities can often cause mental health issues that arise from social isolation and adjustments to change. Hidden depression, anxiety and other stresses can negatively impact a disabled person’s daily life. Working in collaboration with family and long-term care professionals, Marx Mental Health introduces strategies that encourage productive coping skills that help lessen emotional stress. Aging consults can help clients find renewed joy in everyday life.
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I cultivate positive aging journeys for older adults and their families by providing comprehensive planning, solutions to complex issues, and education.
