Category Archives: Aging Parents

The Aging Life Care Association® offering free info sessions for National Aging Life Care™ Month

May 19, 2023Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Care Recipients, Caregiving, Elder Orphans, Family Members, Retirement, Solo AgersAging Well, care managers, caregivers, Family Caregivers, solo agers Bonnie Leko-Shapiro

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Aging Life Care Managers® offer a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults, dependent adults, and others facing ongoing health challenges. Sometimes called geriatric care managers, Aging Life Care Managers are strategic planners with key knowledge in crisis intervention, housing, health and disability, advocacy, family legal needs, and financial and local resources. The Challenge … Continue reading The Aging Life Care Association® offering free info sessions for National Aging Life Care™ Month →

Helping Your Aging Loved One Manage Their Finances

December 5, 2022Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Financialaging, aging life care, aging parents, Aging Well, financial Bonnie Leko-Shapiro

As our senior loved ones age, we may start seeing physical and mental signs of decline. While some signs are not worrisome, others may be more concerning: anxiety, depression, forgetfulness, and mishandling money. These could indicate more serious issues and are risky behaviors. So here are four things you can do to help your aging … Continue reading Helping Your Aging Loved One Manage Their Finances →

What to Look for When Visiting Aging Loved Ones this Thanksgiving

November 21, 2022Aging in Place, Aging Parents, Care Managers, Family Membersaging, Aging Life Care Manager, home for the holidays, Thanksgiving Callie Daters

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During the holiday season families and friends often make special visits to aging loved ones. Aging Life Care Managers® suggest you use this time to take note of any changes in health, behavior, or physical appearance. You may discover your aging loved one now needs more help or attention. Is it Time for Help? … Continue reading What to Look for When Visiting Aging Loved Ones this Thanksgiving →

Tips for Keeping Seniors Safe During Severe Winter Weather

January 7, 2022Aging Parents, Disaster Planningaging adults, snow, winter Callie Daters

As winter weather descends on the United States, many people are being confronted by cold weather they have never experienced before. All of this greatly impacts the safety and well-being of the elderly, especially when weather events strike unexpectedly or with speed. Here are some tips from the experts in aging well® to help aging … Continue reading Tips for Keeping Seniors Safe During Severe Winter Weather →

Quality of Life – What Really Matters

September 22, 2021Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Assisted Living, Care Managers, Care Recipients, Caregiving, Guest Writer, Jennifer Beach, Mental Health ALCA Marketing

Helen is 93 years old and has lived at an assisted living community since she was 90. She has a one-room suite with her own bathroom. It is decorated with her favorite things and whatever furniture that would fit. She has one window that overlooks some trees and a strategically placed bird feeder. Tom is 84 … Continue reading Quality of Life – What Really Matters →

Older Adults Admit New Technology is More Stressful Than Going to the Dentist

September 15, 2021Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Candoo Tech, Care Managers, Care Recipients, Caregiving, Family Members, Guest Writer, Technology ALCA Marketing

Older Adults Admit High Anxiety and Fear About New Technology: Candoo Tech Surveys Shows 53% of Seniors Say Learning a New Device is More Stressful Than Going to the Dentist The results of a recent survey of technology-enabled older adults show that for 53% of them, learning new tech devices such as a computer or … Continue reading Older Adults Admit New Technology is More Stressful Than Going to the Dentist →

A Daughter’s Plea, A Mother’s Rebuttal

August 25, 2021Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Care Managers, Care Recipients, Caregiving, Family Members, Guest Writer, Long-Term Care, Mental Health, Miriam Zucker, Sibling Relationship ALCA Marketing

Like in the childhood game, “telephone,” the first call came from the neighbor across the street, who called the son in Pennsylvania who, in turn, called his sister in Maine, who, in turn, called me, the eldercare consultant in New Rochelle, New York. The town their mother, and I, called home. It seems the neighbor … Continue reading A Daughter’s Plea, A Mother’s Rebuttal →

A Corporate Partner Shares The Value of Working With ALCA Members

August 11, 2021Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Care Managers, Care Recipients, Caregiving, Corporate Partners, David Petroski, Family Members, Financial, Guest Writer, Long-Term Care, Making a Move ALCA Marketing

ALCA’s Corporate Partners are a vital part of the equation that makes the Aging Life Care Association as strong as it is. They offer advice and insights to members via our listserv to help members find solutions for their clients. And members feel confident choosing one for their clients’ needs because ALCA’s Corporate Partners also … Continue reading A Corporate Partner Shares The Value of Working With ALCA Members →

Overcoming Technology Hurdles to Sign up for the COVID-19 Vaccine

July 20, 2021Aging Parents, Aging Well, Candoo Tech, Caregiving, COVID-19, Guest Writer, Technology, vaccines ALCA Marketing

While the COVID-19 vaccine has been available for several months – there are still many adults who have yet to receive their first dose. Aging Life Care Association Corporate Partner CandooTech offers technology solutions for seniors and their families, and has some initial tips to aid those still looking at, or beginning to consider vaccination. … Continue reading Overcoming Technology Hurdles to Sign up for the COVID-19 Vaccine →

Summer Safety for Seniors

July 14, 2021Aging Parents, Aging Well, Fred Jung, Guest Writer, Health ALCA Marketing

With the pandemic now hopefully behind us, how can seniors most safely enjoy and celebrate this summer? There are two priorities to keep our community’s elders safe: avoiding the dangers of excessive summer heat and humidity, and preventing falls, a year-round need, but one where summer presents some special challenges. Keeping Cool During Our Hot … Continue reading Summer Safety for Seniors →