Category Archives: Guest Writer

Why Independence Matters as We Age

September 24, 2026Aging in Place, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Barbara Levison, Family Members, Guest Writer Laura Sanchez

Why Independence Matters as We Age By Barbara Levison, MA, MSW, CMC What does it truly mean to be independent? At its core, independence means having the freedom to live life on your own terms, choosing when to wake up, what to eat, where to go, and how to get there without relying on others. … Continue reading Why Independence Matters as We Age →

Six things you can do right now to prevent falls at home

September 12, 2026Accessibility, Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Guest Writer, Jangir Sultan ALCA Marketing

The CDC reports one in four Americans aged 65 and older falls each year. With more seniors choosing to age in place and stay at home, the risk of falling increases. Here are some areas you can examine in your home right now to reduce the risk of falls. Tips to prevent falls at … Continue reading Six things you can do right now to prevent falls at home →

Balancing Caregiving and Work

August 25, 2026Abbie Vogt, Aging Parents, Caregiving, Guest Writer Laura Sanchez

Balancing Caregiving and Work By Abbie Vogt, MS, CMC, PAC-C, CSA Staying on top of your job while caring for an aging loved one can feel like a nonstop juggling act. The push and pull of duties and commitments at home and work may leave you stretched thin and worried about dropping a critical … Continue reading Balancing Caregiving and Work →

Sandwich Generation Help

July 30, 2026Aging Life Care Professionals, Anne Sansevero, Caregiving, Family Members, Guest Writer Laura Sanchez

Feeling Sandwiched? You Don’t Have to Carry It Alone. Why Aging Life Care Professionals Are More Important Than Ever By Anne Sansevero, RN, MA, GNP, CCM, Fellow, Aging Life Care Association® If I could describe today’s sandwich generation in one word, it would be stretched. Stretched between Zoom meetings and doctor’s appointments. Between helping their … Continue reading Sandwich Generation Help →

Summer Safety for Older Adults

July 14, 2026Aging Parents, Aging Well, Fred Jung, Guest Writer, Health ALCA Marketing

Summer Safety Tips for Older Adults There are two priorities to keep our community’s older adults safe: 1. avoiding the dangers of excessive summer heat and humidity, and 2. preventing falls, a year-round need, but one where summer presents some special challenges. Keeping Cool During Our Hot Summers – Older adults are at greater risk … Continue reading Summer Safety for Older Adults →

A Collaborative Approach to Supporting Older Adults in Long Term Care Planning

June 30, 2026Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, Guest Writer, Sue Coyle Laura Sanchez

How Aging Life Care Managers, Elder Law Attorneys, and Financial Planners Achieve Better Outcomes Together By Sue Coyle, COTA, BA, CMC Executive Summary: Effective long-term care planning for older adults is most successful when approached through collaboration among Aging Life Care Managers® (ALCMs), Elder Law Attorneys, and Financial Planners. Aging Life Care Managers provide critical, … Continue reading A Collaborative Approach to Supporting Older Adults in Long Term Care Planning →

What to Do When Your Parent Says, “I’m Fine, I Don’t Need Help”

June 15, 2026Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Guest Writer, Lina Supnet-Zapata Laura Sanchez

Help for an older parent Aging Life Care

By Lina Supnet-Zapata, MBA, CMC, TxCG Aging Life Care Manager® and 2026 President-Elect, Aging Life Care Association® You’ve noticed things that concern you. The unopened mail stacking up on the kitchen counter. Forgotten conversations. Missed medications. A refrigerator filled with expired food. Maybe your parent seems more withdrawn than usual, or perhaps you are noticing … Continue reading What to Do When Your Parent Says, “I’m Fine, I Don’t Need Help” →

Seven Signs That an Aging Parent Needs Help

May 28, 2026Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Alzheimer's, Baby Boomers, Care Managers, Caregiving, Dementia, Family Members, Guest Writer, Miriam Zucker, Solo Agersaging parent, independence, safety Laura Sanchez

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 →

When Siblings Clash Over a Parent’s Care

April 21, 2026Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Guest Writer, Jennifer Gazda Laura Sanchez

By Dr. Jennifer Gazda, LCSW, NCG, CMC, CDP When Siblings Clash Over a Parent’s Care In a perfect world, families would all agree and get along with each other during stressful situations or times of transition. Unfortunately, this is not often the case and not that uncommon. Families are in a constant state of change … Continue reading When Siblings Clash Over a Parent’s Care →

Is Aging Life Care Management only for Older Adults?

March 19, 2026Aging Life Care Professionals, Catherine Vergara, Guest Writer Laura Sanchez

When many people hear the term Aging Life Care management, they instinctively picture older adults, often someone with multiple medical conditions, declining mobility or cognition, or the need for long-term support. While older adults absolutely benefit from Aging Life Care management services, this narrow definition misses the bigger truth: At its core, Aging Life Care management … Continue reading Is Aging Life Care Management only for Older Adults? →