Aging Life Care AssociationBonnie Leko-Shapiro, Author at Aging Life Care Association https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/author/bonnielekoadmin/ The experts in aging well. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:19:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-ALCA_Logos_icon_cropped2-32x32.png Bonnie Leko-Shapiro, Author at Aging Life Care Association https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/author/bonnielekoadmin/ 32 32 93799987 Tips for Checking on Older Loved Ones during Holidays https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/tips-for-checking-on-aging-loved-ones-during-holidays/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:28:53 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3109 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 →

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]]> 3109 Keeping Older Adults Safe in the Heat https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/keeping-older-adults-safe-in-the-heat/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 22:06:22 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3098 Summer is in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere. Weather extremes are increasing, with hotter temps a concern for large swathes of the U.S. At the same time, the U.S. population is older than ever before and there are safety measures to keep in mind when we venture outdoors. It’s important to take precautions when … Continue reading Keeping Older Adults Safe in the Heat →

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]]> 3098 Falls: Prevention and What to Ask Your Older Loved One https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/falls-prevention-and-what-to-ask-your-older-loved-one/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 23:18:54 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3140 Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal, trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. For many elders who have a fall, this is often the beginning of a deleterious cascade of ill health that will lead to trauma, hospitalization, decreased mobility, depression, and in some cases, even death. … Continue reading Falls: Prevention and What to Ask Your Older Loved One →

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]]> 3140 Preparing for Winter Weather with Older Loved Ones https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/preparing-for-winter-weather-with-older-loved-ones/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 20:41:41 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3135 Severe winter weather is descending across the United States, which greatly impacts the safety and well-being of the elderly, especially when the weather event is unexpected or comes fast. Here are some tips from the experts in aging well® to help your older loved one prep for winter weather. Before a Storm • Stay informed: … Continue reading Preparing for Winter Weather with Older Loved Ones →

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]]> 3135 The Aging Life Care Association® offering free info sessions for National Aging Life Care™ Month https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/the-aging-life-care-association-offering-free-info-sessions-for-national-aging-life-care-month/ Fri, 19 May 2023 22:03:18 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3070 Aging Life Care Managers® offer a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults, dependent adults, and others facing ongoing health challenges. Sometimes called geriatric care managers, Aging Life Care Managers are strategic planners with key knowledge in crisis intervention, housing, health and disability, advocacy, family legal needs, and financial and local resources. The Challenge … Continue reading The Aging Life Care Association® offering free info sessions for National Aging Life Care™ Month →

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]]> 3070 HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE – UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/hospice-and-palliative-care-understanding-the-difference/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 18:21:33 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3052 by Melissa L. Johnson, RN, BSN, MHA, CHPN, CCM – Aging Life Care Association® Member Palliative care and hospice care are both specialized healthcare models that focus on palliation, or relief of symptoms, associated with serious, debilitating illnesses. Such symptoms may include pain, difficulty breathing, nausea, or the need for additional emotional support. Palliative care … Continue reading HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE – UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE →

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]]> 3052 Helping Your Aging Loved One Manage Their Finances https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/helping-your-aging-loved-one-manage-their-finances/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 20:03:13 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2963 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 →

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