Aging Life Care AssociationFamily Members Archives – Aging Life Care Association https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/category/family-members/ 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 Family Members Archives – Aging Life Care Association https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/category/family-members/ 32 32 93799987 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 Tips for Checking on Older Loved Ones during Holidays https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/tips-for-checking-on-aging-loved-ones-during-holidays/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:28:53 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3109 Whether you live down the block or across the country, holiday visits are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your older loved one and their surroundings. Take time to observe any changes in an older family member’s behaviors or lifestyle during dinners, gift exchanges, parties, etc. Changes may vary widely, from outwardly … Continue reading Tips for Checking on Older Loved Ones during Holidays →

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]]> 3109 How to choose a Skilled Nursing Facility https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/how-to-choose-a-skilled-nursing-facility/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:00:19 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2631 When families have exhausted other options sometimes the decision is made to move an older loved one in a skilled nursing facility. Usually, this decision is made under stress, without much time, and/or without a lot of information. You do not need to do this alone. Having a partner in this process, i.e. a professional … Continue reading How to choose a Skilled Nursing Facility →

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]]> 2631 Free ‘Ask an Aging Life Care Manager®’ Virtual Sessions in May https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/unlock-expert-insights-free-ask-an-aging-life-care-manager-virtual-sessions-in-may/ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:57:22 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3169 Free “Ask an Aging Life Care Manager” virtual sessions to be held most Fridays in May to celebrate National Aging Life Care™ Month and Older Americans Month. Participants can ask professional Aging Life Care Managers® their questions about aging and care planning. Registration is necessary and is on a first come, first served basis at … Continue reading Free ‘Ask an Aging Life Care Manager®’ Virtual Sessions in May →

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]]> 3169 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 Turkey with a Side of Sibling Conflict https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/turkey-with-a-side-of-sibling-conflict/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:30:23 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=799 The fight over the last piece of pumpkin pie  may not be the only struggle this Thanksgiving. As families gather around the table, many will have the difficult conversations of how to care for mom or dad.  These conversations can be emotionally charged and test sibling bonds. How to Overcome & Manage Sibling Conflict with Aging … Continue reading Turkey with a Side of Sibling Conflict →

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]]> 799 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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]]> 1446 Seven Signs That an Aging Parent Needs Help https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/seven-signs-that-an-aging-parent-needs-help/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:11:18 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=541 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 →

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]]> 541 A Daughter’s Perspective on Senior Living https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/a-daughters-perspective-on-senior-living/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:07:05 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3582 Written by: Mary Ann Buckley MSW, LCSW-C I have assisted many older adults in making moves to senior communities over the last 20 years. Last month I assisted my own mother in moving to a senior living community. Discussing the move, finding the perfect community, planning for, and making the actual move took on a … Continue reading A Daughter’s Perspective on Senior Living →

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