Category Archives: Aging Parents

Why Independence Matters as We Age

September 24, 2026Aging in Place, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Barbara Levison, Family Members, Guest Writer Laura Sanchez

Why Independence Matters as We Age By Barbara Levison, MA, MSW, CMC What does it truly mean to be independent? At its core, independence means having the freedom to live life on your own terms, choosing when to wake up, what to eat, where to go, and how to get there without relying on others. … Continue reading Why Independence Matters as We Age →

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

August 30, 2026Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Dementia, Health, Uncategorized Laura Sanchez

Dementia Diagnosis Are Rising — Here’s How Aging Life Care Managers Are Helping Families Cope Listen to the podcast – Dementia Diagnosis: Now What? 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 … Continue reading Dementia Diagnosis? Here’s How to Plan Ahead and Get Support →

Balancing Caregiving and Work

August 25, 2026Abbie Vogt, Aging Parents, Caregiving, Guest Writer Laura Sanchez

Balancing Caregiving and Work By Abbie Vogt, MS, CMC, PAC-C, CSA Staying on top of your job while caring for an aging loved one can feel like a nonstop juggling act. The push and pull of duties and commitments at home and work may leave you stretched thin and worried about dropping a critical … Continue reading Balancing Caregiving and Work →

Summer Safety for Older Adults

July 14, 2026Aging Parents, Aging Well, Fred Jung, Guest Writer, Health ALCA Marketing

Summer Safety Tips for Older Adults There are two priorities to keep our community’s older adults safe: 1. avoiding the dangers of excessive summer heat and humidity, and 2. preventing falls, a year-round need, but one where summer presents some special challenges. Keeping Cool During Our Hot Summers – Older adults are at greater risk … Continue reading Summer Safety for Older Adults →

What to Do When Your Parent Says, “I’m Fine, I Don’t Need Help”

June 15, 2026Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Guest Writer, Lina Supnet-Zapata Laura Sanchez

Help for an older parent Aging Life Care

By Lina Supnet-Zapata, MBA, CMC, TxCG Aging Life Care Manager® and 2026 President-Elect, Aging Life Care Association® You’ve noticed things that concern you. The unopened mail stacking up on the kitchen counter. Forgotten conversations. Missed medications. A refrigerator filled with expired food. Maybe your parent seems more withdrawn than usual, or perhaps you are noticing … Continue reading What to Do When Your Parent Says, “I’m Fine, I Don’t Need Help” →

Seven Signs That an Aging Parent Needs Help

May 28, 2026Aging 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 →

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

April 27, 2026Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Care Managers, Events, Family Members, Solo Agers, Supportaging, aging adults, Aging in Place, aging life care, Aging Life Care Expert, Aging Life Care Manager, Aging Life Care Month, aging parents, caregiving Laura Sanchez

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 →

When Siblings Clash Over a Parent’s Care

April 21, 2026Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Guest Writer, Jennifer Gazda Laura Sanchez

By Dr. Jennifer Gazda, LCSW, NCG, CMC, CDP When Siblings Clash Over a Parent’s Care In a perfect world, families would all agree and get along with each other during stressful situations or times of transition. Unfortunately, this is not often the case and not that uncommon. Families are in a constant state of change … Continue reading When Siblings Clash Over a Parent’s Care →

Solutions for Aging Adults

March 17, 2026Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Care Managers, Care Recipientsaging adults, solutions Callie Daters

Aging Life Care Professionals™ on Finding the How By taking a holistic, client-centered approach, Aging Life Care Professionals have the distinct advantage of finding solutions for aging adults that ensure both quality of care and optimal life for their clients. Here, Aging Life Care Association™ member Kate Granigan, MSW, LICSW, CASWCM shares that not saying “no” … Continue reading Solutions for Aging Adults →

Respite is Self-Care for Family Caregivers

February 12, 2026Aging Parents, Caregiving, Dementia, Guest Writer, Lauren Wandler Laura Sanchez

Life is demanding. More so when you are caring for others. The responsibilities of caring for someone who is older or has special needs or disabilities can be demanding on your physical, mental, financial, emotional, and social health. Just as flight attendants advise at the beginning of every flight to “put your own oxygen mask … Continue reading Respite is Self-Care for Family Caregivers →