ALCA Members Embodies Older American’s Month Motto May 31, 2021Aging Life Care Professionals, ALCA History, Care Managers, COVID-19, Diversity, Education, Guest Writer, Liz Barlowe ALCA Marketing This May the Aging Life Care Association celebrated its 10th annual Aging Life Care Month, while acknowledging the Administration on Community Living’s Older Americans Month celebration. Aging Life Care Professionals have always been a part of the continuum of care for older adults—and part of the “Community of Strength” for aging loved ones and their … Continue reading ALCA Members Embodies Older American’s Month Motto →
Women’s History is Our Future April 28, 2021Aging Life Care Professionals, ALCA History, Anne Sansevero, Caregiving, Education, Guest Writer ALCA Marketing Anne speaking at Rory Meyers College of Nursing at NYU in March 29, 2018. March is National Women’s History Month and May is National Aging Life Care Month – so for the final week of April – we are featuring a lovely account from ALCA Board Treasurer and NY Chapter President Anne Sansevero. ALCA … Continue reading Women’s History is Our Future →
Eldercare as Art and Ministry – combining life’s passions December 4, 2020Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, Care Managers, Caregiving, Education, Family Members, Guest Writeraging life care mangers, care giving, eldercare ALCA Marketing Aging Life Care Association® members are distinguished for their high qualifications, adherence to standards of practice, and a drive to care for older adults. And it is this distinction as an Aging Life Care Manager® that separates them from people who are geriatric care managers. And one such notable member is Irene V. Jackson-Brown, Ph.D., … Continue reading Eldercare as Art and Ministry – combining life’s passions →
The Latest Discoveries in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research October 30, 2020Aging Life Care Professionals, Alzheimer's, Education, Guest Writer, Keri Pollockaging life care managers, Alzheimers ALCA Marketing In the U.S., more than 5.8 million people age 65+ are living with Alzheimer’s disease and over 16 million provide unpaid care for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Aging Life Care Professionals regularly work with clients living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and, as part of their membership with the Aging Life Care Association, … Continue reading The Latest Discoveries in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research →
7 Common Myths About Elder Abuse June 15, 2020Aging Parents, Aging Well, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Care Managers, Caregiving, Education, Elder Abuse, Elder Law, Family Members, Financial, Guardianship, Guest Writer, Jullie Gray, Mental Health, Social Work, Support ALCA Marketing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched in 2006 on June 15th by the World Health Organization. Elder abuse is one of the most overlooked public health problems in the United States. Victims of abuse are three times more likely than those who weren’t mistreated to die prematurely. Learn how to identify those at risk and … Continue reading 7 Common Myths About Elder Abuse →
Getting Started in a Career in Aging Life Care™ Management July 8, 2019Aging Life Care Professionals, Education, Kate Granigan, Lisa Mayfieldaging life care, career, education, geriatric studies ALCA Marketing With ALCA Members Kate Granigan and Lisa Mayfield
How Aging Life Care Professionals Help Clients of All Ages June 8, 2018Aging Life Care Professionals, Care Managers, Educationaging life care managers, careers, education, geriatric studies, geriatricians ALCA Marketing Roxanne Sorensen discusses how to attract more students into the field of Aging Life Care, and how the field itself is growing and changing in dynamic ways.
Observe, Recognize, Prevent: 7 Common Myths About Elder Abuse June 15, 2017Aging in Place, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Care Managers, Education, Elder Abuse, Elder Law, Family Members, Guest Writer, Jullie Gray, Mental Health, Social Workelder abuse, prevention, world elder abuse awareness day Callie Daters World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched in 2006 on June 15th by the World Health Organization. Elder abuse is one of the most overlooked public health problems in the United States. Victims of abuse are three times more likely than those who weren’t mistreated to die prematurely. Learn how to identify those at risk and … Continue reading Observe, Recognize, Prevent: 7 Common Myths About Elder Abuse →
Aging Adults and Suicide Risk September 21, 2016Aging Life Care Professionals, Education, Grief and Loss, Mental Healthaging adults and suicide risk, depression, suicide prevention, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Suicide Risk Callie Daters In 2013, the second highest rate of suicide occurred in those 85 years and older. It is difficult to imagine that your aging loved one may be contemplating suicide, but the aging process can bring on depression and a sense of hopelessness that may prompt suicidal thoughts. As we mark September as Suicide Prevention Awareness … Continue reading Aging Adults and Suicide Risk →
32nd Annual Aging Life Care Association™ Conference March 7, 2016Aging Life Care Professionals, Annual Conference, Care Managers, EducationBrooklyn, continuing education Callie Daters Start spreading the news…Aging Life Care Professionals™ are headed to Brooklyn, NY for the 32nd Annual Aging Life Care Association Conference. High caliber programming, networking, professional growth, and the sights and sounds of New York City make for a conference experience you don’t want to miss. Register by March 11 and save $200 with the … Continue reading 32nd Annual Aging Life Care Association™ Conference →