Aging Life Care AssociationEducation Archives – Aging Life Care Association https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/category/education/ The experts in aging well. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:19:35 +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 Education Archives – Aging Life Care Association https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/category/education/ 32 32 93799987 ALCA Members Embodies Older American’s Month Motto https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/aging-life-care-embodies-older-americans-month-motto/ Mon, 31 May 2021 18:38:58 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2554 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 →

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]]> 2554 Women’s History is Our Future https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/womens-history-is-our-future/ Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:53:35 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2433 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 →

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]]> 2433 Eldercare as Art and Ministry – combining life’s passions https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/eldercare-as-art-and-ministry-combining-lifes-passions/ Fri, 04 Dec 2020 17:00:04 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2288 Aging Life Care Association® members are distinguished for their high qualifications, adherence to standards of practice, and a drive to care for older adults. And it is this distinction as an Aging Life Care Manager® that separates them from people who are geriatric care managers. And one such notable member is Irene V. Jackson-Brown, Ph.D., … Continue reading Eldercare as Art and Ministry – combining life’s passions →

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]]> 2288 The Latest Discoveries in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/the-latest-discoveries-in-alzheimers-and-dementia-research/ Fri, 30 Oct 2020 20:15:10 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2271 In the U.S., more than 5.8 million people age 65+ are living with Alzheimer’s disease and over 16 million provide unpaid care for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Aging Life Care Professionals regularly work with clients living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and, as part of their membership with the Aging Life Care Association, … Continue reading The Latest Discoveries in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research →

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]]> 2271 7 Common Myths About Elder Abuse https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/7-common-myths-about-elder-abuse2020/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 15:57:59 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2038 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched in 2006 on June 15th by the World Health Organization. Elder abuse is one of the most overlooked public health problems in the United States. Victims of abuse are three times more likely than those who weren’t mistreated to die prematurely. Learn how to identify those at risk and … Continue reading 7 Common Myths About Elder Abuse →

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]]> 2038 Getting Started in a Career in Aging Life Care™ Management https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/getting-started-in-a-career-in-aging-life-care-management/ Mon, 08 Jul 2019 21:01:24 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2194 With ALCA Members Kate Granigan and Lisa Mayfield

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]]> 2194 How Aging Life Care Professionals Help Clients of All Ages https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/how-aging-life-care-professionals-help-clients-of-all-ages/ Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:50:32 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2190 Roxanne Sorensen discusses how to attract more students into the field of Aging Life Care, and how the field itself is growing and changing in dynamic ways.

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]]> 2190 Observe, Recognize, Prevent: 7 Common Myths About Elder Abuse https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/observe-recognize-prevent-7-common-myths-elder-abuse/ Thu, 15 Jun 2017 18:49:13 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1537 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched in 2006 on June 15th by the World Health Organization. Elder abuse is one of the most overlooked public health problems in the United States. Victims of abuse are three times more likely than those who weren’t mistreated to die prematurely. Learn how to identify those at risk and … Continue reading Observe, Recognize, Prevent: 7 Common Myths About Elder Abuse →

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]]> 1537 Aging Adults and Suicide Risk https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/aging-adults-and-suicide-risk/ Wed, 21 Sep 2016 17:00:31 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1380 In 2013, the second highest rate of suicide occurred in those 85 years and older. It is difficult to imagine that your aging loved one may be contemplating suicide, but the aging process can bring on depression and a sense of hopelessness that may prompt suicidal thoughts. As we mark September as Suicide Prevention Awareness … Continue reading Aging Adults and Suicide Risk →

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]]> 1380 32nd Annual Aging Life Care Association™ Conference https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/32nd-annual-aging-life-care-association-conference/ Mon, 07 Mar 2016 21:20:29 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1004 Start spreading the news…Aging Life Care Professionals™ are headed to Brooklyn, NY for the 32nd Annual Aging Life Care Association Conference. High caliber programming, networking, professional growth, and the sights and sounds of New York City make for a conference experience you don’t want to miss. Register by March 11 and save $200 with the … Continue reading 32nd Annual Aging Life Care Association™ Conference →

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