Eldercare consulting & care management
Carson Eldercare helps families coordinate care, evaluate what is really needed, navigate a fragmented health care system, and advocate for an aging loved one — with professional guidance from a Registered Nurse of more than 20 years.
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What we do
Health care is fragmented and overburdened. Having one experienced professional oversee the whole picture changes what is possible for a family — and gives you back the room to simply be a son, daughter, or spouse again.
One care plan, one point of contact, everyone informed.
Education and follow-through so the plan actually works.
Clear options instead of unexplained referrals.
Informed questions asked at the right moment.
Who we help
You are juggling work, family, and a parent whose needs keep changing. We help you see the whole picture and decide what to do next.
When you cannot be there in person, professional eyes on the ground and clear reporting make a measurable difference.
Hospital to rehab, home to assisted living, or a move toward hospice — transitions are where details get lost.
Many people want to stay in their own home. We look at what would need to be true for that to work safely.
Multiple diagnoses, multiple specialists, and conflicting advice. We help translate the options in plain language.
Attorneys, fiduciaries, financial advisors, and clinicians who need a reliable care manager for a client's family.
Services
Each service can stand alone or work as part of ongoing care management.
One professional keeping track of health needs, chronic conditions, appointments, and everyone involved in care.
Learn moreEducation on chronic conditions and treatment plans so the care already in place actually works.
Learn moreGuidance through a fragmented system: referrals, second opinions, levels of care, and community resources.
Learn moreA knowledgeable voice asking the right questions so your loved one receives high-quality care.
Learn moreSupport moving between home, skilled nursing, assisted living, long-term acute care, or hospice.
Learn moreA structured look at current needs, safety, and support, plus help with difficult family conversations.
Learn moreHow it works
Share a short summary through the consultation request form, or call directly. Only include what you are comfortable sharing.
We follow up within one business day to arrange a conversation, listen to what is happening, and ask clarifying questions.
You leave the conversation with an understanding of practical options, and whether ongoing care management would help.
About
Registered Nurse with more than 20 years of clinical experience across critical care, cardiac, hospice, emergency, wound care, and psychiatric nursing.
BA, Sociology and Psychology
University of California, Irvine, CA · 1999
Associate Degree of Nursing (Registered Nurse)
Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA · 2004
MS, Healthcare Administration (MS/MHA)
California State University, Long Beach, CA · 2007
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
University of Texas, Arlington, TX · 2008
Testimonials
Laura played a pivotal role in advising me on managing my mom's healthcare needs. My mom had dementia and was unable to take care of herself or make her own decisions. I needed expert advice and Laura provided guidance for seven years, from the time of my mom's diagnosis until she passed.
Laura offered invaluable guidance to our family during my grandma's time in hospice. Her support helped us better understand what to expect, how to provide the best care, and allowed us to find more peace with the situation.
From the moment you entered our lives, your professionalism, kindness, and dedication were immediately evident. You treated my mother not just as a patient, but as a person, with warmth, respect, and genuine compassion.
Laura helped immeasurably when I was navigating my father's very complex, end-of-life care. Not being in the health care industry, I was very frustrated and confused with trying to understand and communicate with several of his doctors.
Education
Practical explanations of the situations families ask about most.
People are living longer, and care needs are more specialized than ever. Here is what a geriatric care manager actually does day to day, and how to tell whether your family would benefit from one.
By Laura Carson, RN, BSN, MS/MHA, CCRN, CDP · 7 min read
Keeping a loved one comfortable near the end of life is one of the most important goals in care, and one of the most commonly misunderstood. A look at what comfort medications are for and why they are sometimes underused.
By Laura Carson, RN, BSN, MS/MHA, CCRN, CDP · 6 min read
Heart failure is one of the most common reasons older adults end up back in the hospital — and many of those admissions follow small, recognizable changes at home.
By Laura Carson, RN, BSN, MS/MHA, CCRN, CDP · 8 min read
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Not for emergencies
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Send a short description of your situation, or call directly. There is no pressure and no obligation — we reply within one business day to arrange a conversation.
