Category Archives: Caregiving

Dad Had a Stroke… Now What?

January 27, 2026Aging Life Care Professionals, Care Managers, Care Recipients, Caregiving, Family Members, Guest Writer, Jennifer Beachaging life care professionals, Stroke ALCA Marketing

Mr. Smith is 79 years old. A week ago, he had a stroke while home alone. Thankfully, his youngest son arrived minutes later and got Mr. Smith admitted to the hospital. After a week, the hospital discharge planner contacted Mr. Smith’s oldest son, Paul, who is listed as his healthcare POA (Power of Attorney). The … Continue reading Dad Had a Stroke… Now What? →

Navigating changes: what to know when aging brings new realities

January 22, 2026Caregiving, Guest Writer, Jill Poser, Solo Agers, Uncategorized Laura Sanchez

By Jill Poser, CGCM, CMC, CDCP When a parent begins to experience the inevitable changes that come with aging, families often feel a mix of urgency, uncertainty, and emotional conflict. Even in close, supportive families, shifting roles and increasing care needs can create feelings no one expected. It can be difficult to know how … Continue reading Navigating changes: what to know when aging brings new realities →

Help for Long-Distance Caregivers

August 27, 2025Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, CaregivingExperts in Aging Well, long-distance caregiving Callie Daters

Caring for an aging parent or loved one from afar can feel overwhelming. Just as you might hire an attorney for legal matters or a CPA for tax preparation, families can turn to an Aging Life Care Professional (also known as a geriatric care manager) to help navigate the often-complicated world of long-term care. Aging Life … Continue reading Help for Long-Distance Caregivers →

Elder Abuse: Shattering Myths and Taking Action

June 9, 2025Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Caregiving, Elder Abuse, Guest Writer, Jullie Gray, Mental Health ALCA Marketing

Elder Abuse Awareness: Shattering Myths and Taking Action //// By: Jullie Gray, DSW, MSW, LICSW, CMC – Aging Life Care Association™ Member //// June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the abuse and neglect of older adults. This global event aims to foster a better understanding of … Continue reading Elder Abuse: Shattering Myths and Taking Action →

What Does It Mean to Be Age-Friendly?

May 20, 2025Aging in Place, Aging Well, Caregiving, Guest Writer, Health, Jeremy C. Holloway Laura Sanchez

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? →

Dementia Diagnosis? Here’s How to Plan Ahead and Get Support

May 13, 2025Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Dementia, Health, Uncategorized Laura Sanchez

Dementia Diagnosis Are Rising — Here’s How Aging Life Care Managers Are Helping Families Cope As more families across the country face the reality of a dementia diagnosis, support from an Aging Life Care Manager® is becoming increasingly essential. According to a recent survey conducted by the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA), more than … Continue reading Dementia Diagnosis? Here’s How to Plan Ahead and Get Support →

Dementia caregiving is a marathon, not a sprint.

January 27, 2025Aging Life Care Professionals, Alzheimer's, Care Managers, Caregiving, Elder Law, Family Members, Financial Managers, Guest Writer, Lisa Mayfield, Support ALCA Marketing

Being a caregiver for a person living with dementia can be lonely. Over time, friends and family may start to fade away or your involvement with the person in your care can become more time consuming. Your world can begin to feel small. Dementia caregiving can be overwhelming. As you encounter tricky situations, you might … Continue reading Dementia caregiving is a marathon, not a sprint. →

The Sandwich Generation – what is it and are you a member

December 12, 2024Aging Parents, Caregiving, Family Members, Guest Writer, Lonette Bolden-Smith, Uncategorized Laura Sanchez

Written By: Lonette Bolden-Smith, MA, BSN, RN, CMC Are you an adult in your 30’s, 40’s or 50’s and struggling with your home and working-life balance while tasked with taking care of an aging adult? Maybe you are in your 60’s and struggling to care for a parent in their 80’s or 90’s while trying … Continue reading The Sandwich Generation – what is it and are you a member →

Supporting Family Caregivers with Burnout

November 11, 2024Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Family Members, Guest Writer, Jullie Graycaregiver burnout, National Family Caregivers Month Laura Sanchez

Aging Life Care Manager can help in emergency situations

Aging Life Care Professionals™ Help You Avoid the Pitfalls of Caregiving by Jullie Gray, DSW, MSW, LICSW, CMC — Aging Life Care Association™ Member and Fellow of the Leadership Academy Caregiving for an aging loved one can be both rewarding and challenging. Unpaid family members who provide substantial caregiving support by managing medical appointments, … Continue reading Supporting Family Caregivers with Burnout →

Seven Signs That an Aging Parent Needs Help

September 5, 2024Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Alzheimer's, Baby Boomers, Care Managers, Caregiving, Dementia, Family Members, Guest Writer, Miriam Zucker, Solo Agersaging parent, independence, safety Laura Sanchez

Does your aging parent need help? As an Aging Life Care™ advisor, I know how fiercely older adults want to maintain their independence. Many feel that their adult children don’t understand them or are making something out of nothing — a fall, a burnt pot, a call from the police station. They make promises to … Continue reading Seven Signs That an Aging Parent Needs Help →