Options for Overwhelmed Caregivers October 22, 2015Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, CaregivingAging Life Care Experts, caregiver burnout Callie Daters Caregiving can be physically and emotionally draining, so as a caregiver it is crucial that you care for yourself first in order to prevent burnout. Read on to learn ways to access help so that you can avoid feeling overwhelmed or burned-out. Help! I’m An Overwhelmed Caregiver. What Are My Options? By Claudia Fine, LCSW, MPH, … Continue reading Options for Overwhelmed Caregivers →
Aging Life Care Association® Members on End of Life October 20, 2015Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, Care Recipients, Costs of Aging, Elder Law, End of Life Care, Financial, Lisa Laney, Long-Term Care, Mental Health, Supportaging life care, Elder Law, end of life, financial, mental health ALCA Marketing Aging Life Care Professionals® not only ensure quality of care and an optimal life for their clients but also help clients plan for the end of life. ALCA Member Lisa Laney, MSW, CMC of Asheville, NC shares how she worked closely with and advocated for her client’s specific death wishes. Laney helped her client navigate … Continue reading Aging Life Care Association® Members on End of Life →
Six Hidden Costs to Caring for an Aging Parent October 14, 2015Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Costs of Aging, Family Members, FinancialAging Life Care Expert, Aging Well, Sandwich Generation Callie Daters Caregiving for an aging loved one isn’t all doom and gloom. The rewards of caregiving are real, but so are the hidden costs. by Jullie Gray, MSW, LICSW, CMC – Aging Life Care Association™ Member and Fellow of the Leadership Academy Over the weekend, U.S.News & World Report ran a story – How to … Continue reading Six Hidden Costs to Caring for an Aging Parent →
Aging Life Care Association® Members on Overcoming Challenges and Resistance October 6, 2015Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Family Members, Guest Writer, Mental Healthaginglifecare, Alzheimers, Amy Natt, dementia, long distance family ALCA Marketing A fiercely independent aging adult resisting help is challenging in itself. But combined with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, safety concerns, and family at a distance, this Aging Life Care Professional® had to be persistent and creative in her approach. Here, Aging Life Care Professional Amy Natt, MS, CSA, CMC describes how over time she was able … Continue reading Aging Life Care Association® Members on Overcoming Challenges and Resistance →
How to Recognize Suicide Risk in Older Adults October 5, 2015Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Family Members, Mental Healthaging adults, Aging Life Care Experts, MIAW, Suicide Risk Callie Daters During the first full week of October, the National Alliance on Mental Illness and participants across the country are bringing awareness to mental illness. Mental Illness Awareness Week: October 4 – 10, 2015 By Deborah Liss Fins, MSSW, LICSW, CMC, Aging Life Care Association™ Member and Fellow of the Leadership Academy It’s a sobering fact: … Continue reading How to Recognize Suicide Risk in Older Adults →
Aging and Money: Having the Tough Conversations October 1, 2015Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Costs of Aging, Dementia, Family Members, Financial, Long-Term Care Callie Daters Aging Life Care Professionals™ Offer Guidance to Aging Adults and Families on Handling Financial Issues A recent article on financial-planning.com focused on the need for financial advisors to have plans to address the challenges they face when clients have diminishing mental capacity. With the rising aging population and the increasing rates of dementia, financial advisors are being encouraged … Continue reading Aging and Money: Having the Tough Conversations →
Caring for Someone with Dementia? Find Support from an Aging Life Care™ Expert September 30, 2015Aging Life Care Professionals, Alzheimer's, DementiaAgingWell, Alzheimers, dementia, WAM2015 Callie Daters Today is the last day of September and the last day of World Alzheimer’s Month. While this dedicated month educates people on the signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia, it is also about supporting the loved ones who live with dementia and those that provide care. Caring for someone with dementia can test even the strongest … Continue reading Caring for Someone with Dementia? Find Support from an Aging Life Care™ Expert →
Do People Still Hold Hands? September 24, 2015Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, Assisted Living, End of Life Care, Making a MoveAging Well, dating advice, friendship, quality of life Callie Daters How Aging Life Care Professionals™ Help Clients Discover Happiness and Quality of Life From offering dating advice to finding the right living facility, Aging Life Care Professionals™ help aging family members find quality of life during their later years. As Aging Life Care Associaiton™ Member Debbie Feldman, MSW, LCSW, CMC shares here, her work … Continue reading Do People Still Hold Hands? →
Aging Life Care Association® Members on Finding Quality of Life and Friendship September 24, 2015Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, Debbie Feldman, End of Life Care, Guest Writer, Supportaginglifecare, friendship, quality of life ALCA Marketing From dating advice to assisted living, Aging Life Care Professional® Debbie Feldman, MSW, LCSW, CMC of Buffalo, Grove Illinois shares how she helped her client find quality of life during his last years. In turn, she found a good friend.
Take a Stand to Prevent Falls: Falls Prevention Awareness Day September 23, 2015Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Aging Well, EducationAging Well, Falls Prevention, FPAD15 Callie Daters On this, the first day of fall, the National Council on Aging is raising awareness about how to prevent fall-related injuries among older adults. Did you know that 1 in 3 older Americans falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people aged 65+. Falls can result … Continue reading Take a Stand to Prevent Falls: Falls Prevention Awareness Day →