Category Archives: Aging Well

Summer Safety for Older Adults

Aging Parents, Aging Well, Fred Jung, Guest Writer, Health

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 →

A Collaborative Approach to Supporting Older Adults in Long Term Care Planning

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, Guest Writer, Sue Coyle
A Collaborative Approach to Supporting Older Adults in Long Term Care Planning How Aging Life Care Managers, Elder Law Attorneys, and Financial Planners Achieve Better Outcomes Together

How Aging Life Care Managers, Elder Law Attorneys, and Financial Planners Achieve Better Outcomes Together By Sue Coyle, COTA, BA, CMC Executive Summary: Effective long-term care planning for older adults is most successful when approached through collaboration among Aging Life Care Managers® (ALCMs), Elder Law Attorneys, and Financial Planners. Aging Life Care Managers provide critical, … Continue reading A Collaborative Approach to Supporting Older Adults in Long Term Care Planning →

When Slowness Isn’t the Problem in Aging Care

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, Amy Pierce, Guest Writer, Uncategorized
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When Slowness Isn’t the Problem in Aging Care By Amy Pierce, RN, CMC Fifteen years ago, long before I became an Aging Life Care Manager®, I was working as a nurse in a busy, insurance-driven medical practice. Like many offices, we were constantly behind schedule. The pace was fast, the pressure was real, and efficiency … Continue reading When Slowness Isn’t the Problem in Aging Care →

Tips for Checking on Older Loved Ones during Holidays

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Whether you live down the block or across the country, holiday visits are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your older loved one and their surroundings. Take time to observe any changes in an older family member’s behaviors or lifestyle during dinners, gift exchanges, parties, etc. Changes may vary widely, from outwardly … Continue reading Tips for Checking on Older Loved Ones during Holidays →

How to choose a Skilled Nursing Facility

Aging Parents, Aging Well, Assisted Living, Family Members, Guest Writer, Health, Long-Term Care, Making a Move, Steve Barlam

When families have exhausted other options sometimes the decision is made to move an older loved one in a skilled nursing facility. Usually, this decision is made under stress, without much time, and/or without a lot of information. You do not need to do this alone. Having a partner in this process, i.e. a professional … Continue reading How to choose a Skilled Nursing Facility →

Embracing Wellness at Every Age: A Guide for Living Vibrantly in Later Life 

Aging Well, Amy Pierce, Guest Writer

Wellness is not just about avoiding illness—it is all about thriving. No matter your age, it is truly possible to feel strong, sharp, and connected to the your world and the people you love. The key? A simple proactive approach to your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.   What Wellness Really Means in Later Life … Continue reading Embracing Wellness at Every Age: A Guide for Living Vibrantly in Later Life  →

How Aging Life Care Managers® Support Families: Insights from New Research

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well

New research from Virginia Tech confirms what many families already know: Aging Life Care Managers deliver exceptional value, expert guidance, and peace of mind for older adults and their families.   Who are Aging Life Care Managers®? Aging Life Care Managers are professionals trained in aging and disability care. They help families manage changing health … Continue reading How Aging Life Care Managers® Support Families: Insights from New Research →

What Does It Mean to Be Age-Friendly?

Aging in Place, Aging Well, Caregiving, Guest Writer, Health, Jeremy C. Holloway

By Jeremy C. Holloway, PhD We hear the term “age-friendly” a lot these days—but what does it really mean? Is it just about having grab bars in bathrooms and good lighting in hallways? Or is there more to it? The truth is, being age-friendly goes much deeper. It’s about creating environments—homes, communities, healthcare systems—where older … Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be Age-Friendly? →

Navigating the Future: Care Planning for Solo Aging

Aging in Place, Aging Well, Retirement, Solo Agers, Support, Uncategorized

By Jennifer Crowley, RN, CLCP, CMC As we journey through life, planning for the future becomes an essential part of our well-being. For solo aging – individuals aging without a spouse, partner, or close family support –long-term care planning takes on added significance. Ensuring that your future needs are met and your wishes are honored … Continue reading Navigating the Future: Care Planning for Solo Aging →

Navigating Housing Options for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide

Aging in Place, Aging Well, Costs of Aging, Guest Writer, Kira Reginato

Choosing housing for older adults can be tricky because of all the different nomenclature used. When clients call an Aging Life Care professional, they usually have no knowledge of how each type of housing differs, or worse, they think a nursing home is the only real option for their loved one.   Kira Reginato, an experienced … Continue reading Navigating Housing Options for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide →