Category Archives: Care Recipients

Preparing for Winter Weather with Older Loved Ones

Aging in Place, Aging Parents, Care Managers, Care Recipients, Caregiving, Disaster Planning, Family Members, Health, , , , , , , ,
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Severe winter weather is descending across the United States, which greatly impacts the safety and well-being of the elderly, especially when the weather event is unexpected or comes fast. Here are some tips from the experts in aging well® to help your older loved one prep for winter weather. Before a Storm • Stay informed: … Continue reading Preparing for Winter Weather with Older Loved Ones →

Tips for Checking on Aging Loved Ones during Holidays

Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Care Recipients, Family Members, Health, Mental Health, Uncategorized, , ,

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

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

Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Care Recipients, Caregiving, Elder Orphans, Family Members, Retirement, Solo Agers, , , ,
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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 →

Solos: They Are Looking For You

Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Care Recipients, Elder Orphans, Guest Writer, Linda Camp, Mental Health, Social Isolation, Solo Agers

Those who serve older adults periodically come across individuals with no children or children who live at a distance from them. Historically, most adults aged 65 and above seemed to have at least one family member who could provide some measure of care and support. That situation is now changing, however, in a big way, … Continue reading Solos: They Are Looking For You →

Quality of Life – What Really Matters

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

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

Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Candoo Tech, Care Managers, Care Recipients, Caregiving, Family Members, Guest Writer, Technology

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 →

Are You Prepared for a Loved One’s Care Transition?

Accessibility, Aging Life Care Professionals, Care Managers, Care Recipients, Caregiving, Guest Writer, Nancy Gillette, rehab, surgery transition

Without a doubt, one of the hardest things for families to do is help an aging loved one transition back home from a hospital or rehab center stay – and the stakes are huge. Many older adults who leave the hospital will be readmitted within 30 days for a variety of reasons, such as falls, … Continue reading Are You Prepared for a Loved One’s Care Transition? →

A Daughter’s Plea, A Mother’s Rebuttal

Aging 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

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

Aging 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’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 →

LGBTQ Care Managers in Care Management

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, Care Managers, Care Recipients, Caregiving, Cindy Hillman, Diversity, Equality, Guest Writer, Inclusion, LGBTQ

While Aging Life Care Managers come from a variety of backgrounds and expertise, they all have high qualifications, certifications, and uphold ALCA’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. Founded in 1985 by a handful of geriatric care social workers in New York City, the organization has grown to be nationwide and include educated professionals … Continue reading LGBTQ Care Managers in Care Management →