Category Archives: ALCA History

Conversation with early and long-time member Lisa Kaufman, 2020 Content Committee Chair.

Listen to Marsha Raines, who started her practice 32 years ago, and discusses how members in Western New York and Upstate New York identify with the Unit in the NY Chapter. Getting to know colleagues in surrounding areas is a real benefit for members who are practicing and developing their aging life care businesses.

A conversation with long-time ALCA member, Steven Barlam, who was the 2003 Board of Directors President and is Co-Chair of the Chapter Presidents Committee (2020).  

Former ALCA CEO Kaaren Boothroyd talks about how she got involved with the Aging Life Care Association, the elevation of the profession by requiring certification, and the focus on the Baby Boomers aging as a huge demographic requiring more professional aging life care help.

Past Executive Director Laury Gelardi provides a wonderful overview of the Aging Life Care Association, her management of it through the years, and the exciting future it has ahead of it.

Listen to ALCA CEO Taney Hamill talk about the importance of the Aging Life Care Professional and how they can help older adults and their families. With a history of 35 years, she can see similarities and differences in the Aging Life Care industry and how Aging Life Care Managers adapt over the years.

35th Anniversary celebration discussion with 2020 Board President Liz Barlowe. Liz discusses the Aging Life Care Association, changes seen in the past year, and her personal experience with the Association.