Category Archives: Aging Life Care Professionals

Help for Long-Distance Caregivers

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Caregiving,
long-distance caregivers

Caring for an aging parent or loved one from afar can feel overwhelming. Just as you might hire an attorney for legal matters or a CPA for tax preparation, families can turn to an Aging Life Care Professional (also known as a geriatric care manager) to help navigate the often-complicated world of long-term care. Aging Life … Continue reading Help for Long-Distance Caregivers →

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? →

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 →

How Aging Life Care Managers® Support Families: Insights from New Research

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well

New research from Virginia Tech confirms what many families already know: Aging Life Care Managers deliver exceptional value, expert guidance, and peace of mind for older adults and their families.   Who are Aging Life Care Managers®? Aging Life Care Managers are professionals trained in aging and disability care. They help families manage changing health … Continue reading How Aging Life Care Managers® Support Families: Insights from New Research →

Dementia Diagnosis? Here’s How to Plan Ahead and Get Support

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Dementia, Health, Uncategorized

Dementia Diagnosis Are Rising — Here’s How Aging Life Care Managers Are Helping Families Cope   As more families across the country face the reality of a dementia diagnosis, support from an Aging Life Care Manager® is becoming increasingly essential. According to a recent survey conducted by the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA), more than … Continue reading Dementia Diagnosis? Here’s How to Plan Ahead and Get Support →

Free ‘Ask an Aging Life Care Manager®’ Virtual Sessions in May

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Free “Ask an Aging Life Care Manager” virtual sessions to be held most Fridays in May to celebrate National Aging Life Care™ Month and Older Americans Month. Participants can ask professional Aging Life Care Managers® their questions about aging and care planning. Registration is necessary and is on a first come, first served basis at … Continue reading Free ‘Ask an Aging Life Care Manager®’ Virtual Sessions in May →

Words Matter

Aging Life Care Professionals, Guest Writer, Inclusion, Mary Ann Buckley, Social Work, Uncategorized

Words Matter: Elevating Our Language, Elevating Our Profession By Mary Ann Buckley, LCSW-C Words can do so much. As a Social Worker with over 30 years of experience—primarily in the field of Aging Life Care management—I’ve accumulated countless thoughts and observations over the years. I’ve witnessed profound changes in our field and also identified areas … Continue reading Words Matter →

Dementia caregiving is a marathon, not a sprint.

Aging Life Care Professionals, Alzheimer's, Care Managers, Caregiving, Elder Law, Family Members, Financial Managers, Guest Writer, Lisa Mayfield, Support

Being a caregiver for a person living with dementia can be lonely. Over time, friends and family may start to fade away or your involvement with the person in your care can become more time consuming. Your world can begin to feel small. Dementia caregiving can be overwhelming. As you encounter tricky situations, you might … Continue reading Dementia caregiving is a marathon, not a sprint. →

Supporting Family Caregivers with Burnout

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Family Members, Guest Writer, Jullie Gray,
Aging Life Care Manager can help in emergency situations

Aging Life Care Professionals™ Help You Avoid the Pitfalls of Caregiving by Jullie Gray, DSW, MSW, LICSW, CMC — Aging Life Care Association™ Member and Fellow of the Leadership Academy   Caregiving for an aging loved one can be both rewarding and challenging. Unpaid family members who provide substantial caregiving support by managing medical appointments, … Continue reading Supporting Family Caregivers with Burnout →

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, ,
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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 →