Category Archives: Aging in Place

Navigating the Future: Care Planning for Solo Aging

Aging in Place, Aging Well, Retirement, Solo Agers, Support, Uncategorized

By Jennifer Crowley, RN, CLCP, CMC As we journey through life, planning for the future becomes an essential part of our well-being. For solo aging – individuals aging without a spouse, partner, or close family support –long-term care planning takes on added significance. Ensuring that your future needs are met and your wishes are honored … Continue reading Navigating the Future: Care Planning for Solo Aging →

Clutter Is an Overlooked Safety Hazard for Seniors

Aging in Place, Guest Writer, Health, Julie Rose, Support, Uncategorized

Clutter not only affects a person’s quality of life but also poses significant safety risks, especially for seniors. Consider these questions for yourself or a loved one: Are living conditions cramped and disorganized with too much “stuff”? Is it difficult to move freely from room to room? Are there enough open spaces to sit down … Continue reading Clutter Is an Overlooked Safety Hazard for Seniors →

Navigating Housing Options for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide

Aging in Place, Aging Well, Costs of Aging, Guest Writer, Kira Reginato

Choosing housing for older adults can be tricky because of all the different nomenclature used. When clients call an Aging Life Care professional, they usually have no knowledge of how each type of housing differs, or worse, they think a nursing home is the only real option for their loved one.   Kira Reginato, an experienced … Continue reading Navigating Housing Options for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide →

Helping Seniors Age in Place: Identifying Functional Issues and Solutions

Aging in Place, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Ginger Jones, Guest Writer, Retirement, Retirement, Solo Agers

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

Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Alzheimer's, Baby Boomers, Care Managers, Caregiving, Dementia, Family Members, Guest Writer, Miriam Zucker, Solo Agers, ,
Older American Woman

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

Accessibility, Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Guest Writer, Jangir Sultan

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

Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Guest Writer, Making a Move, Marie LeBlanc, ,
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

Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Caregiving, Elder Abuse, Guest Writer, Jullie Gray, Mental Health
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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

Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Anne Sansevero, Health, , , , , , ,
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

Aging in Place, Aging Parents, Care Managers, Care Recipients, Caregiving, Disaster Planning, Family Members, Health, , , , , , , ,
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 →