Category Archives: Aging Life Care Professionals

A Collaborative Approach to Supporting Older Adults in Long Term Care Planning

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, Guest Writer, Sue Coyle
A Collaborative Approach to Supporting Older Adults in Long Term Care Planning How Aging Life Care Managers, Elder Law Attorneys, and Financial Planners Achieve Better Outcomes Together

How Aging Life Care Managers, Elder Law Attorneys, and Financial Planners Achieve Better Outcomes Together By Sue Coyle, COTA, BA, CMC Executive Summary: Effective long-term care planning for older adults is most successful when approached through collaboration among Aging Life Care Managers® (ALCMs), Elder Law Attorneys, and Financial Planners. Aging Life Care Managers provide critical, … Continue reading A Collaborative Approach to Supporting Older Adults in Long Term Care Planning →

What to Do When Your Parent Says, “I’m Fine, I Don’t Need Help”

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Guest Writer, Lina Supnet-Zapata
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By Lina Supnet-Zapata, MBA, CMC, TxCG Aging Life Care Manager® and 2026 President-Elect, Aging Life Care Association® You’ve noticed things that concern you. The unopened mail stacking up on the kitchen counter. Forgotten conversations. Missed medications. A refrigerator filled with expired food. Maybe your parent seems more withdrawn than usual, or perhaps you are noticing … Continue reading What to Do When Your Parent Says, “I’m Fine, I Don’t Need Help” →

Seven Signs That an Aging Parent Needs Help

Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Alzheimer's, Baby Boomers, Care Managers, Caregiving, Dementia, Family Members, Guest Writer, Miriam Zucker, Solo Agers, ,
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Does your aging parent need help? As an Aging Life Care™ advisor, I know how fiercely older adults want to maintain their independence. Many feel that their adult children don’t understand them or are making something out of nothing — a fall, a burnt pot, a call from the police station. They make promises to … Continue reading Seven Signs That an Aging Parent Needs Help →

Free ‘Ask an Aging Life Care Manager®’ Virtual Sessions in May

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Free “Ask an Aging Life Care Manager” virtual sessions to be held most Fridays in May to celebrate National Aging Life Care™ Month and Older Americans Month. Participants can ask professional Aging Life Care Managers® their questions about aging and care planning. Registration is necessary and is on a first come, first served basis at … Continue reading Free ‘Ask an Aging Life Care Manager®’ Virtual Sessions in May →

When Siblings Clash Over a Parent’s Care

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Guest Writer, Jennifer Gazda

By Dr. Jennifer Gazda, LCSW, NCG, CMC, CDP When Siblings Clash Over a Parent’s Care In a perfect world, families would all agree and get along with each other during stressful situations or times of transition. Unfortunately, this is not often the case and not that uncommon. Families are in a constant state of change … Continue reading When Siblings Clash Over a Parent’s Care →

Is Aging Life Care Management only for Older Adults?

Aging Life Care Professionals, Catherine Vergara, Guest Writer

When many people hear the term Aging Life Care management, they instinctively picture older adults, often someone with multiple medical conditions, declining mobility or cognition, or the need for long-term support. While older adults absolutely benefit from Aging Life Care management services, this narrow definition misses the bigger truth: At its core, Aging Life Care management … Continue reading Is Aging Life Care Management only for Older Adults? →

Solutions for Aging Adults

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Care Managers, Care Recipients,
Older Adults

Aging Life Care Professionals™ on Finding the How By taking a holistic, client-centered approach, Aging Life Care Professionals have the distinct advantage of finding solutions for aging adults that ensure both quality of care and optimal life for their clients. Here, Aging Life Care Association™ member Kate Granigan, MSW, LICSW, CASWCM shares that not saying “no” … Continue reading Solutions for Aging Adults →

When Slowness Isn’t the Problem in Aging Care

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, Amy Pierce, Guest Writer, Uncategorized
Aging Life Care

When Slowness Isn’t the Problem in Aging Care By Amy Pierce, RN, CMC Fifteen years ago, long before I became an Aging Life Care Manager®, I was working as a nurse in a busy, insurance-driven medical practice. Like many offices, we were constantly behind schedule. The pace was fast, the pressure was real, and efficiency … Continue reading When Slowness Isn’t the Problem in Aging Care →

Dad Had a Stroke… Now What?

Aging Life Care Professionals, Care Managers, Care Recipients, Caregiving, Family Members, Guest Writer, Jennifer Beach,
I don't need help aging care

Mr. Smith is 79 years old. A week ago, he had a stroke while home alone. Thankfully, his youngest son arrived minutes later and got Mr. Smith admitted to the hospital. After a week, the hospital discharge planner contacted Mr. Smith’s oldest son, Paul, who is listed as his healthcare POA (Power of Attorney). The … Continue reading Dad Had a Stroke… Now What? →

Tips for Checking on Older Loved Ones during Holidays

Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Care Recipients, Family Members, Health, Mental Health, Uncategorized, , ,

Whether you live down the block or across the country, holiday visits are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your older loved one and their surroundings. Take time to observe any changes in an older family member’s behaviors or lifestyle during dinners, gift exchanges, parties, etc. Changes may vary widely, from outwardly … Continue reading Tips for Checking on Older Loved Ones during Holidays →