Category Archives: Diversity

Aging Life Care Moment with Victor Alcala, MSW, MSG, CMC

Beginning to showcase diversity in gender, ALCA member Victor Alcala of Alcala Care Management Services talks about his first caregiving experiences that led him to a career in care management. Being brought into the fold of ALCA from another member, Victor also talks about ways the association can diversify membership and the industry. Victor has … Continue reading Aging Life Care Moment with Victor Alcala, MSW, MSG, CMC

ALCA Members Embodies Older American’s Month Motto

This May the Aging Life Care Association celebrated its 10th annual Aging Life Care Month, while acknowledging the Administration on Community Living’s Older Americans Month celebration. Aging Life Care Professionals have always been a part of the continuum of care for older adults—and part of the “Community of Strength” for aging loved ones and their … Continue reading ALCA Members Embodies Older American’s Month Motto

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

“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!

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

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

Aging Life Care Moment with Christy Eashmond, RN, BSN, MPH, CMC

Listen to ALCA member Christy Eashmond, Owner of Renewing Hope Care Management, talk about her first experiences with ALCA and how her natural roles as a family caregiver helped her with her business. Renewing Hope Care Management, LLC was founded by Christy Eashmond and over the last 15 years, her passion has fueled her to … Continue reading Aging Life Care Moment with Christy Eashmond, RN, BSN, MPH, CMC

Aging Life Care Moment with Abbe Udochi, BS

Listen in as Aging Life Care Manager and CEO of Concierge Healthcare Consulting Abbe Udochi starts her practice and her involvement in ALCA and diversity efforts within the association and with New York State. 2:43 – When Abbe joined ALCA and how she’s been involved since. 4:30 – Abbe addresses how ALCA members can give time … Continue reading Aging Life Care Moment with Abbe Udochi, BS

Aging Life Care Moment with Crystal Littlejohn, MHSA, CMC, CSA

ALCA’s Inclusion Diversity Equality & Accessibility efforts ALCA’s founding members, all women, created an organization focused on helping older adults age well and with dignity. The ALCA Board works to continue to build on the efforts of our founding members, which has always upheld non-discrimination in our membership and in serving clients. We are well … Continue reading Aging Life Care Moment with Crystal Littlejohn, MHSA, CMC, CSA