Category Archives: Aging Life Care Professionals

My History with ALCA: Marsha Raines

April 1, 2020Aging Life Care Professionals, ALCA History ALCA Marketing

Listen to Marsha Raines, who started her practice 32 years ago, and discusses how members in Western New York and Upstate New York identify with the Unit in the NY Chapter. Getting to know colleagues in surrounding areas is a real benefit for members who are practicing and developing their aging life care businesses.

Caring for Someone with Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 16, 2020Aging Life Care Professionals, Care Managers, Disaster Planning, Family Members, Guest Writer, Tasha BeauchampCDC, coronavirus, COVID-19, elder safety, emergency, novel virus ALCA Marketing

By: Tasha Beauchamp What we know as of 3/1/20 COVID-19 is spread much like the regular flu—through coughs and sneezes that put droplets in the air and on surfaces. It may be 2–14 days after exposure before a person has symptoms. That means people can spread the virus without knowing it. And many have symptoms … Continue reading Caring for Someone with Coronavirus (COVID-19) →

My History with ALCA: Steve Barlam

March 15, 2020Aging Life Care Professionals, ALCA History ALCA Marketing

A conversation with long-time ALCA member, Steven Barlam, who was the 2003 Board of Directors President and is Co-Chair of the Chapter Presidents Committee (2020).

Aging Life Care Professionals: Caring For Yourself As We Care For Others

March 11, 2020Aging Life Care Professionals, Care Managers, Disaster Planning, Family Members, Guest Writer, Kate Granigan ALCA Marketing

By Kate Granigan In this trying time with the Coronavirus (COVID 19) upon us, the one thing that seems certain is uncertainty. Creative and out-of-the-box thinking, flexibility and need to think on your feet is critical with the rapidly changing tides. Who better than Aging Life Care Professionals® to meet this challenge? As a midsize … Continue reading Aging Life Care Professionals: Caring For Yourself As We Care For Others →

The Power of Planning: Taking Charge of Your Own Aging Journey

March 5, 2020Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Guest Writer, Lisa MayfieldAgingWisdom, LisaMayfield ALCA Marketing

by: Lisa Mayfield At 72, Betsy is doing all the right things to ensure she enjoys good physical, emotional, mental, and financial health. She eats a Mediterranean diet, doesn’t smoke, drinks in moderation, exercises regularly, has adjusted her spending and investments for retirement, goes for regular check-ups with her doctor, and gets the recommended health … Continue reading The Power of Planning: Taking Charge of Your Own Aging Journey →

My History with ALCA: Kaaren Boothroyd:

March 1, 2020Aging Life Care Professionals, ALCA History ALCA Marketing

Former ALCA CEO Kaaren Boothroyd talks about how she got involved with the Aging Life Care Association, the elevation of the profession by requiring certification, and the focus on the Baby Boomers aging as a huge demographic requiring more professional aging life care help.

2020: The Aging Life Care Association® Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary

February 24, 2020Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, Care Managers, Costs of Aging, Geriatricians ALCA Marketing

Thirty-five years ago a group of visionary women in eldercare created a profession and a professional association. Originally the National Association of Private Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM), this non-profit has grown from 75 members to the now 2,000-strong Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA). Since 1985, Aging Life Care Association members have cared for about two … Continue reading 2020: The Aging Life Care Association® Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary →

ALCA’s Early History with: Laury Gelardi

February 1, 2020Aging Life Care Professionals, ALCA History ALCA Marketing

Past Executive Director Laury Gelardi provides a wonderful overview of the Aging Life Care Association, her management of it through the years, and the exciting future it has ahead of it.

ALCA’s CEO Perspective on the Aging Life Care Association and indusry

January 15, 2020Aging Life Care Professionals, ALCA History ALCA Marketing

Listen to ALCA CEO Taney Hamill talk about the importance of the Aging Life Care Professional and how they can help older adults and their families. With a history of 35 years, she can see similarities and differences in the Aging Life Care industry and how Aging Life Care Managers adapt over the years.

My History with ALCA: Liz Barlowe

January 5, 2020Aging Life Care Professionals, ALCA History ALCA Marketing

35th Anniversary celebration discussion with 2020 Board President Liz Barlowe. Liz discusses the Aging Life Care Association, changes seen in the past year, and her personal experience with the Association.