Aging Life Care AssociationAging Well Archives – Aging Life Care Association https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/category/aging-well/ The experts in aging well. Thu, 14 May 2026 16:29:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-ALCA_Logos_icon_cropped2-32x32.png Aging Well Archives – Aging Life Care Association https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/category/aging-well/ 32 32 93799987 When Slowness Isn’t the Problem in Aging Care https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/when-slowness-isnt-the-problem-in-aging-care/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:32:41 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3964 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 →

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]]> 3964 Tips for Checking on Older Loved Ones during Holidays https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/tips-for-checking-on-aging-loved-ones-during-holidays/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:28:53 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3109 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 →

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]]> 3109 How to choose a Skilled Nursing Facility https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/how-to-choose-a-skilled-nursing-facility/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:00:19 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2631 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 →

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]]> 2631 Embracing Wellness at Every Age: A Guide for Living Vibrantly in Later Life  https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/embracing-wellness-at-every-age-a-guide-for-living-vibrantly-in-later-life/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:25:29 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3819 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  →

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]]> 3819 How Aging Life Care Managers® Support Families: Insights from New Research https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/how-aging-life-care-managers-support-families-insights-from-new-research/ Tue, 27 May 2025 14:52:19 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3796 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 →

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]]> 3796 What Does It Mean to Be Age-Friendly? https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-be-age-friendly/ Tue, 20 May 2025 21:37:56 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3785 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? →

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]]> 3785 Navigating the Future: Care Planning for Solo Aging https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/navigating-the-future-care-planning-for-solo-aging/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:36:19 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3730 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 →

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]]> 3730 Navigating Housing Options for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/navigating-housing-options-for-seniors-a-comprehensive-guide/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:28:14 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3678 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 →

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]]> 3678 Helping Seniors Age in Place: Identifying Functional Issues and Solutions https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/helping-seniors-age-in-place-identifying-functional-issues-and-solutions/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 21:44:15 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3625 Aging in place offers seniors the comfort and familiarity of their own homes, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Addressing functional issues within the home environment is crucial to supporting seniors’ desires to live independently while ensuring their safety and well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore common functional issues that can … Continue reading Helping Seniors Age in Place: Identifying Functional Issues and Solutions →

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]]> 3625 A Daughter’s Perspective on Senior Living https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/a-daughters-perspective-on-senior-living/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:07:05 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3582 Written by: Mary Ann Buckley MSW, LCSW-C I have assisted many older adults in making moves to senior communities over the last 20 years. Last month I assisted my own mother in moving to a senior living community. Discussing the move, finding the perfect community, planning for, and making the actual move took on a … Continue reading A Daughter’s Perspective on Senior Living →

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