Category Archives: Family Members

Aging Life Care Association® Members on Managing Crisis Situations

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ALCA Member Crystal Littlejohn, MHSA, CMC, CSA of Peoria, AZ shares how she helped an adult daughter manage the care of a resistant mother with dementia. The daughter had no idea how much her father had hidden about her mother’s illness. Today, the mother and daughter enjoy a strong relationship thanks to the expertise of … Continue reading Aging Life Care Association® Members on Managing Crisis Situations →

Manage Sibling Conflict When Caring for Aging Parents

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How to Manage and Overcome Sibling Conflict When Caring for Aging Parents by Debra D. Feldman, MSW, LCSW, CMC, Aging Life Care Association Member It is hard enough to get past your emotions when caring for your parents while trying to make the “right” decisions on their behalf. It becomes more difficult when there is … Continue reading Manage Sibling Conflict When Caring for Aging Parents →

10 Things to Know about Your Aging Parents

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By Trish Colucci, RN-BC, CCM – Aging Life Care Association™ Member Caring for aging parents is never easy, but being prepared for the most common problems and knowing where to go for help, can prove invaluable. So many issues crop up in the aging process: health issues, safety issues, and memory issues to name just … Continue reading 10 Things to Know about Your Aging Parents →