Aging Life Care AssociationFinancial Managers Archives – Aging Life Care Association https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/category/financial-managers/ The experts in aging well. Thu, 14 May 2026 16:29:44 +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 Financial Managers Archives – Aging Life Care Association https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/category/financial-managers/ 32 32 93799987 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 Spiders and Finances, Oh My! https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/spiders-and-finances-oh-my/ Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:56:29 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2746 ALCA’s Corporate Partners are a vital part of the equation that makes the Aging Life Care Association as strong as it is. They offer advice and insights to members via our listserv to help members find solutions for their clients. And members feel confident choosing one for their clients’ needs because ALCA’s Corporate Partners also … Continue reading Spiders and Finances, Oh My! →

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]]> 2746 Financially Helping Clients Fund Their Care Needs: Real Life Examples https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/financially-helping-clients-fund-their-care-needs-real-life-examples-2/ Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:35:05 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2384 Aging Life Care Professionals(r) are called upon to assist clients with resources to handle their particular situations, including evaluating the financial resources necessary to help clients ensure quality care and an optimal life.  Did you know that 500,000 seniors a year will walk away from their life insurance policies?  This happens because they no longer … Continue reading Financially Helping Clients Fund Their Care Needs: Real Life Examples →

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]]> 2384 Sex, Money, & Your Parents: Conversations you never wanted to have https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/sex-money-your-parents-conversations-you-never-wanted-to-have/ Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:56:04 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2359 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 →

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]]> 2359 Financially Helping Clients Fund Their Care Needs: Real Life Examples https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/financially-helping-clients-fund-their-care-needs-real-life-examples/ Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:02:47 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2319 Aging Life Care Professionals® are called upon to assist clients with resources to handle their particular situations, including evaluating the financial resources necessary to help clients ensure quality care and an optimal life. Did you know that 500,000 seniors walk away from their life insurance policies each year?  This happens because they no longer want … Continue reading Financially Helping Clients Fund Their Care Needs: Real Life Examples →

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]]> 2319 Ten Things Everyone Should Do At Retirement https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/ten-things-everyone-should-do-at-retirement/ Tue, 30 May 2017 18:00:28 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1533 When asked for their best piece of advice, Aging Life Care Professionals are quick to respond: “Be prepared,” “Make a plan for aging,” “Don’t wait for a crisis to strike,” “Build a team of trusted friends, family and professionals.” So when you head into retirement, be sure to take the necessary steps to plan for … Continue reading Ten Things Everyone Should Do At Retirement →

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]]> 1533 Special Needs Children and the Aging Parent https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/special-needs-children-and-the-aging-parent/ Tue, 11 Oct 2016 19:00:06 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1407 Having an adult child with “special needs,” and planning ahead for his or her care, is a concern for parents throughout the child’s lifespan.  Most of these adult children are extremely dependent upon their parents, counting on them to provide fully for their safety and well-being, as well as love and encouragement. As the parents … Continue reading Special Needs Children and the Aging Parent →

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]]> 1407 How to Prepare Your Family for Your Aging https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/how-to-prepare-your-family-for-your-aging/ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 16:00:54 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=508 Take a look at this list of important documents and information that will help your loved ones help you when the time comes. by Debra D. Feldman, MSW, LCSW, CMC, Aging Life Care Association™ Member   If something happened to you today, would someone know what medications you take? Who your doctor is? Or where … Continue reading How to Prepare Your Family for Your Aging →

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]]> 508 Four Things Every Financial Manager Must Know When Advising Aging Adults https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/four-things-every-financial-manager-must-know-when-advising-aging-adults/ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 18:23:16 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=445 by Phyllis Mensh Brostoff, CISW, CMC – Aging Life Care Association™ Member and Fellow of the Leadership Academy 1. Long-term care is expensive, and there is a confusing maze of options when it comes to in-home and residential care. Financial managers must know the costs of long term care, in order to provide relevant guidance … Continue reading Four Things Every Financial Manager Must Know When Advising Aging Adults →

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