Helping Your Aging Loved One Manage Their Finances

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As our senior loved ones age, we may start seeing physical and mental signs of decline. While some signs are not worrisome, others may be more concerning: anxiety, depression, forgetfulness, and mishandling money. These could indicate more serious issues and are risky behaviors. So here are four things you can do to help your aging … Continue reading Helping Your Aging Loved One Manage Their Finances →

What to Look for When Visiting Aging Loved Ones this Thanksgiving

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warning signs to look for during holiday visits

During the holiday season families and friends often make special visits to aging loved ones. Aging Life Care Managers® suggest you use this time to take note of any changes in health, behavior, or physical appearance. You may discover your aging loved one now needs more help or attention.   Is it Time for Help? … Continue reading What to Look for When Visiting Aging Loved Ones this Thanksgiving →

The Basics of Medical Alert Systems

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Thinking about using a Medical Alert System / Personal Emergency Response System? ALCA Corporate Partner David Michaels shares the basics of Medical Alert Systems to help determine the best system for you or your aging loved one. What You Need to Know Before Choosing a Medical Alert System by David Michaels, Aging Life Care Association® … Continue reading The Basics of Medical Alert Systems →

Beat the Heat: 7 Safety Tips for Aging Adults

Guest Writer, Health
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It’s been a challenging year, with social isolation, a worldwide pandemic, and having to be confined indoors.  Now that it’s Summer, and most of the outdoor restrictions have been lifted, it is exciting to finally be able to venture outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather, the blossoming flowers, and the abundant sunshine! However, there are … Continue reading Beat the Heat: 7 Safety Tips for Aging Adults →

Gray is a Color of the Rainbow

Anne Sansevero, LGBTQ,
faces of LGBTQ+ elderly people of different backgrounds

This Pride Month, Aging Life Care Professionals across the country join in celebrating and honoring LGBTQ+ elders. Included in this celebration is understanding the unique needs of LGBTQ+ elders and creating care plans that support and enhance their individual lifestyles. According to SAGE, LGBTQ+ elders are: Twice as likely to be single and live alone … Continue reading Gray is a Color of the Rainbow →

National Aging Life Care™ Month Highlights Solution for Overwhelmed Caregivers

Aging Life Care Professionals, Caregiving, Debbie Feldman,

As the aging population continues to grow, so does the demand for caregivers. During National Aging Life Care™ Month this May, the Aging Life Care Association is raising awareness around a solution for caregivers and families of aging adults — Aging Life Care Managers®. This network of professionals are experts in aging, helping ensure a … Continue reading National Aging Life Care™ Month Highlights Solution for Overwhelmed Caregivers →

National Healthcare Decisions Day: More Than One Day

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National Healthcare Decisions Day

“National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning. NHDD is an initiative to encourage patients to express their wishes regarding healthcare and for providers and facilities to respect those wishes, whatever they may be.” – The Conversation Project Make your healthcare … Continue reading National Healthcare Decisions Day: More Than One Day →

Is a Career in Aging Life Care™ Right for You?

Aging Life Care Professionals, Care Managers
Aging Life Care Manager

If you are in the health and human service fields and looking for a career where you make a difference in people’s lives, stop here and watch this video. Aging Life Care Management is a fast-growing, in-demand profession where your guidance can lead families to the actions and decisions that ensure quality care and an … Continue reading Is a Career in Aging Life Care™ Right for You? →

Could a Life Insurance Policy Help Pay for Care Needs Now?

Aging Life Care Professionals, Costs of Aging, Financial, Guest Writer, Lisa Rehburg, Retirement, Uncategorized, ,
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Real-Life Examples of Utilizing this Untapped Asset As Aging Life Care Professionals® customize care plans and resources for their clients, they are careful to evaluate and manage the client’s financial resources necessary to ensure quality care and an optimal life. An often-overlooked financial resource is life insurance. Did you know that 500,000 seniors a year … Continue reading Could a Life Insurance Policy Help Pay for Care Needs Now? →