Aging Life Care AssociationCaregiving Archives – Aging Life Care Association https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/category/caregiving/ The experts in aging well. Tue, 05 May 2026 16:58:31 +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 Caregiving Archives – Aging Life Care Association https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/category/caregiving/ 32 32 93799987 Respite is Self-Care for Family Caregivers https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/respite-is-self-care-for-family-caregivers/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:27:33 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3952 Life is demanding. More so when you are caring for others. The responsibilities of caring for someone who is older or has special needs or disabilities can be demanding on your physical, mental, financial, emotional, and social health. Just as flight attendants advise at the beginning of every flight to “put your own oxygen mask … Continue reading Respite is Self-Care for Family Caregivers →

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]]> 3952 Dad Had a Stroke… Now What? https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/dad-had-a-stroke-now-what/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:49:24 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2396 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? →

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]]> 2396 Navigating changes: what to know when aging brings new realities https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/navigating-changes-what-to-know-when-aging-brings-new-realities/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:30:36 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3929   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 →

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]]> 3929 Help for Long-Distance Caregivers https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/help-for-long-distance-caregivers/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:23:23 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1458 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 →

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]]> 1458 Elder Abuse: Shattering Myths and Taking Action https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/june-15th-is-world-elder-abuse-awareness-day/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:49:23 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2575 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 →

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]]> 2575 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 Dementia Diagnosis? Here’s How to Plan Ahead and Get Support https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/dementia-diagnosis-heres-how-to-plan-ahead-and-get-support/ Tue, 13 May 2025 19:36:23 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3774 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 →

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]]> 3774 Dementia caregiving is a marathon, not a sprint. https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/caregiving-is-a-marathon-make-sure-you-have-the-right-people-in-your-lifeboat/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:31:09 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1836 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. →

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]]> 1836 The Sandwich Generation – what is it and are you a member https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/the-sandwich-generation-what-is-it-and-are-you-a-member/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:32:12 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3664 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 →

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]]> 3664 Supporting Family Caregivers with Burnout https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/supporting-family-caregivers/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:18:30 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1446 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 →

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