Category Archives: Aging Parents

Help! I’m Questioning My Father’s Decision-Making

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Parents Aging at Home

For Families With a Loved One Who Can No Longer Make Important Decisions by Phyllis Mensh Brostoff, CISW, CMC, Aging Life Care Association™ Member and Fellow of the Leadership Academy   There might come a time when someone you love becomes unable to continue making their own decisions. At that point, they need someone to … Continue reading Help! I’m Questioning My Father’s Decision-Making →

Tips for Caregivers in Need of a Summer Vacation

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caregivers in need of a vacation

When you are responsible for the care of an aging loved one, a summer vacation or weekend getaway may seem impossible or out-of-reach. The questions race through your mind: What happens if mom falls? Who will remind Dad to take his medications? What if there is a storm? You feel overwhelmed and cancel your plans. … Continue reading Tips for Caregivers in Need of a Summer Vacation →

What are the Hidden Costs of an Aging Parent?

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Six hidden costs to caring for an aging parent

by Jullie Gray, MSW, LICSW, CMC – Aging Life Care Associaion™ Member and Fellow of the Leadership Academy Adult children across the country belong to the sandwich generation. Like salami and cheese, they feel squished between the responsibilities of their careers, elder care and raising their kids. Often, family caregivers sacrifice their own well-being and … Continue reading What are the Hidden Costs of an Aging Parent? →

How to Prepare Your Family for Your Aging

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Prepare yourself for aging

Take a look at this list of important documents and information that will help your loved ones help you when the time comes. by Debra D. Feldman, MSW, LCSW, CMC, Aging Life Care Association™ Member   If something happened to you today, would someone know what medications you take? Who your doctor is? Or where … Continue reading How to Prepare Your Family for Your Aging →

Caregiver Burnout: Is Your Flame About to Fizzle?

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Caregiver Burnout Can Happen to Anyone

by Jullie Gray, MSW, LICSW, CMC – Aging Life Care Association™ Member and Fellow of the Leadership Academy   Last week with the White House Conference on Aging, the nation focused on the rapidly growing 65+ population and the increasing demand for caregivers for this surging senior population. But while others are preparing for the “Silver … Continue reading Caregiver Burnout: Is Your Flame About to Fizzle? →

7 Warning Signs That Aging Loved Ones Need Help

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Learn how Aging Life Care Managers are combatting loneliness and social isolation

As a Record Number of Seniors Are Living Alone, Aging Experts Offer 7 Warning Signs to Look for During Summer Visits to Older Family Members and Friends As millions of Americans travel during the summer, many adult children will spend time with their aging parents and loved ones. A record number of these older Americans … Continue reading 7 Warning Signs That Aging Loved Ones Need Help →

Where Can I Go for Help with My Aging Parents?

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long-distance caregivers

By Trish Colucci, RN-BC, CCM – Aging Life Care Association™ Member   Meet the Group of Professionals with the Expertise to Help Aging Adults and Families Live Well During the Aging Process Where do you turn when you are worried about the care of your aging parents?  There is a professional association of qualified, experienced … Continue reading Where Can I Go for Help with My Aging Parents? →

Three Signs of Financial Elder Abuse

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Woman counting coins on table

by Mary Frances Mir, MSN, RNC, CMC – Aging Life Care Association™ Member   With Financial Elder Abuse on the Rise, It is Important to Know What to Look For The phrase “elder abuse” often brings to mind images of physical or emotional abuse. For many elders, however, the abuse is financial. The most common form of … Continue reading Three Signs of Financial Elder Abuse →

Understanding the Costs of Aging

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Aging Life Care Managers Find Solutions to Challenging Aging Life Care Questions

by Heather Imhoff, MSW, LMSW – Aging life Care Association™ Member   With Parents Living Longer, the Costs of Aging Can Be Devastating to Families. How Can You Prevent this for Your Family? The costs of aging can be an unexpected source of frustration, heartache, and can limit the options available to families and their loved … Continue reading Understanding the Costs of Aging →

Is Dementia Hurting Your Relationships?

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Aging Life Care Professionals can help save your reltionships

Caring for someone with a dementia can test even the strongest of relationships. The anxiety, agitation and erratic behavior often associated with dementia may be hard for a spouse or adult child to understand or manage. Aging Life Care Professionals™ work with families to find solutions to these challenges and to help them understand their … Continue reading Is Dementia Hurting Your Relationships? →