Category Archives: Caregiving

Women’s History is Our Future

Aging Life Care Professionals, ALCA History, Anne Sansevero, Caregiving, Education, Guest Writer

Anne speaking at Rory Meyers College of Nursing at NYU in March 29, 2018.   March is National Women’s History Month and May is National Aging Life Care Month – so for the final week of April – we are featuring a lovely account from ALCA Board Treasurer and NY Chapter President Anne Sansevero. ALCA … Continue reading Women’s History is Our Future →

Ten signs of when you need to be involved:  the Coronavirus factor

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, Bunni Dybnis, Care Recipients, Caregiving, COVID-19, Family Members, Guest Writer, Health

Paying attention to situations that can affect the well-being of older adults can make all the difference. The effect of the COVID19 virus has raised the risks of ignoring signs that indicate it is time to intervene.   There are ever-changing regulations, testing regimes, surges in cases, availability of vaccinations, and even access to healthcare. This … Continue reading Ten signs of when you need to be involved:  the Coronavirus factor →

Dad Had A Stroke… Now What? (Part II)

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Caregiving, Family Members, Guest Writer, Health, Jennifer Beach, Long-Term Care

In my previous blog post, we learned Mr. Smith needed skilled rehabilitation services after his stroke. His son, Paul, selected a facility near his home with the goal of his dad returning home after he received skilled rehabilitation. Mr. Smith was motivated and worked hard on his physical, occupational and speech therapy. After about three months, Paul … Continue reading Dad Had A Stroke… Now What? (Part II) →

Racial Bias in Requesting Caregivers: How to rise above this problem!

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, Alzheimer's, Care Managers, Caregiving, Dementia, Diversity, Equality, Geriatricians, Guest Writer, Linda Fodrini-Johnson, Mental Health

“My father will not tolerate a ____________ (fill-in-the-blank) caregiver.  Can you promise me a ____________ one?” Having run a home care business for over 30 years I have heard this request many times over to my disbelief and sadness that an adult would not just want the best trained, most experienced, and kind caregiver for … Continue reading Racial Bias in Requesting Caregivers: How to rise above this problem! →

Tips on Mask-wearing for People With Dementia

Aging Parents, Alzheimer's, American Society on Aging, Care Managers, Caregiving, COVID-19, Dementia, Guest Writer, mask-wearing, Mental Health, ,

Although the temptation is strong now that vaccines are gaining distribution to become more relaxed about COVID-19 prevention, we cannot afford to let down our guards and stop masking up. In the United States, the CDC recommends anyone older than age 2 wear a mask, but there are many who are resistant to wearing one, … Continue reading Tips on Mask-wearing for People With Dementia →

Black and Brown Aging Life Care Managers® Changing The World, One Client at a Time

Accessibility, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, Care Managers, Caregiving, Diversity, Family Members, Guest Writer, Inclusion, Kizzy Chambers,

For over 400 years, black and brown communities have experienced systemic racism and intergenerational trauma (Gibbs et al., 2020). In 2020 and 2021, we continued to experience these traumatizing events portrayed through violence, dehumanization, and oppression. The disparities among black and brown communities have been marginalized and minimized by many for so long that some … Continue reading Black and Brown Aging Life Care Managers® Changing The World, One Client at a Time →

Sex, Money, & Your Parents: Conversations you never wanted to have

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Caregiving, Costs of Aging, Family Members, Financial, Financial Managers, Guest Writer, Jennifer Beach, Retirement,

Annie and her two siblings have been helping their elderly parents in a growing number of ways over the past several years. Assisting with the care and upkeep of the family home, making needed grocery runs, preparing meals, attending occasional medical appointments, and in general — ensuring things are going OK.  Their mom was diagnosed … Continue reading Sex, Money, & Your Parents: Conversations you never wanted to have →

A Portable Living Solution & Protection – For The Ones You Love

Aging in Place, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Caregiving, Family Members, Guest Writer, Making a Move, RJ Adler, Social Isolation, ,

  Bob and his father, John, in front of the newly delivered Wheel Pad! Brattleboro, VT What does a family do about an aging parent who lives far away on his own? This dilemma faced Bob and his wife Jennifer Jacobs. Bob’s father, John, had always been independent. Once a professor of Histology at the … Continue reading A Portable Living Solution & Protection – For The Ones You Love →

Sibling Relationships and Older Parents

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Bunni Dybnis, Caregiving, Family Members, Guest Writer, , ,

As adult children age many unresolved conflicts are swept under the carpet and avoided.  Often with parents as buffers, and contact limited, relationships remain stable. All this can change when adult children must share the task of caring for an aging parent. When the focus becomes their own unresolved conflicts, this can interfere with the … Continue reading Sibling Relationships and Older Parents →