Category Archives: Aging in Place

Helping Seniors Age in Place: Identifying Functional Issues and Solutions

October 16, 2024Aging in Place, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Ginger Jones, Guest Writer, Retirement, Retirement, Solo Agers Laura Sanchez

Aging in place offers seniors the comfort and familiarity of their own homes, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Addressing functional issues within the home environment is crucial to supporting seniors’ desires to live independently while ensuring their safety and well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore common functional issues that can … Continue reading Helping Seniors Age in Place: Identifying Functional Issues and Solutions →

Seven Signs That an Aging Parent Needs Help

September 5, 2024Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Alzheimer's, Baby Boomers, Care Managers, Caregiving, Dementia, Family Members, Guest Writer, Miriam Zucker, Solo Agersaging parent, independence, safety Laura Sanchez

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 →

Six things you can do right now to prevent falls at home

July 29, 2024Accessibility, Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Guest Writer, Jangir Sultan ALCA Marketing

The CDC reports one in four Americans aged 65 and older falls each year. With more seniors choosing to age in place and stay at home, the risk of falling increases. Here are some areas you can examine in your home right now to reduce the risk of falls. Tips to prevent falls at … Continue reading Six things you can do right now to prevent falls at home →

Tips for Rightsizing not Downsizing

July 11, 2024Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Guest Writer, Making a Move, Marie LeBlancdownsizing, moving, rightsizing Laura Sanchez

moving aging parents and selling the house

Practical Tips from an Expert As many aging adults face the prospect of leaving their homes for smaller living spaces, there are a few key strategies that can make the transition happen in a much less stressful and smooth fashion. I like to think of it as rightsizing, not downsizing. by Marie LeBlanc, BS, MBA … Continue reading Tips for Rightsizing not Downsizing →

Elder Abuse: Shattering Myths and Taking Action

June 9, 2024Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Caregiving, Elder Abuse, Guest Writer, Jullie Gray, Mental Health ALCA Marketing

Elder Abuse Awareness: Shattering Myths and Taking Action //// By: Jullie Gray, DSW, MSW, LICSW, CMC – Aging Life Care Association™ Member //// June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the abuse and neglect of older adults. This global event aims to foster a better understanding of … Continue reading Elder Abuse: Shattering Myths and Taking Action →

Falls: Prevention and What to Ask Your Older Loved One

January 25, 2024Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Anne Sansevero, Healthaging, Aging in Place, aging life care, Aging Life Care Experts, caregiving, Falls Prevention, family, safety Bonnie Leko-Shapiro

An older woman sitting alone on a bench in a garden with a walking aid next to her

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 →

Preparing for Winter Weather with Older Loved Ones

January 9, 2024Aging in Place, Aging Parents, Care Managers, Care Recipients, Caregiving, Disaster Planning, Family Members, Healthaging, aging parents, cold weather, cold weather safety, elder safety, emergency preparedness, older loved ones, winter storm, winter weather Bonnie Leko-Shapiro

image of a blue house in several feet of snow

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 →

Tips for Checking on Aging Loved Ones during Holidays

November 21, 2023Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Care Recipients, Family Members, Health, Mental Health, Uncategorizedcheck in, checking-in, holidays, signs Bonnie Leko-Shapiro

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

The Aging Life Care Association® offering free info sessions for National Aging Life Care™ Month

May 19, 2023Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Care Recipients, Caregiving, Elder Orphans, Family Members, Retirement, Solo AgersAging Well, care managers, caregivers, Family Caregivers, solo agers Bonnie Leko-Shapiro

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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 →

Caregivers Guide to Oral Care

January 23, 2023Aging in Place, Caregiving, Health, Oral Care#dentistry, #geriatricdentistry, #housecall, #oralcare Callie Daters

Dr. Alisa Kaufman, a dentist specializing in geriatric care, shares her expertise to help caregivers become more confident in providing daily oral care to seniors — whether by brushing, flossing and using picks, or removing and cleaning full or partial dentures. Below is first in a two-part series of a caregivers guide to oral care. … Continue reading Caregivers Guide to Oral Care →