Category Archives: Keri Pollock

Six Steps to Better Brain Health

June 28, 2021Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Alzheimer's, Guest Writer, Health, Keri Pollock, Mental Health, Uncategorized ALCA Marketing

While the COVID-19 pandemic has presented us with challenges, it has also taught us lessons. Likely, you have tapped into your emotional reserves and discovered how resilient you are during this time. Brain health, of which mental health is an essential component, has been at the forefront of many conversations with family, friends, and colleagues … Continue reading Six Steps to Better Brain Health →

Collaboration Enhances Aging Life Care and “Communities of Strength”

May 26, 2021Aging Life Care Professionals, Care Managers, Caregiving, Corporate Partners, Dementia, Guest Writer, Keri Pollockaginglifecare, collaboration, community, OAM2021 ALCA Marketing

At Aging Wisdom we are guided by a set of values that are naturally woven into our company culture and our work as Aging Life Care Professionals®: Integrity. Professionalism. Compassion. Collaboration. Service to our clients and our community. While each value is precious and essential, it is often through Collaboration that we experience incredible serendipity … Continue reading Collaboration Enhances Aging Life Care and “Communities of Strength” →

Clean Hands Count – Aging Life Care Managers promote sanitary measures

May 5, 2021Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, COVID-19, Guest Writer, Health, Keri Pollock ALCA Marketing

Have you taken your handwashing routine to new heights during the COVID-19 pandemic? That’s great! Keep up the good work. Unfortunately, 42% of respondents in a recent poll said they had lapsed in their handwashing practices. Pandemic burnout is cited as a common reason. Hand washing is critical, in addition to wearing a mask in … Continue reading Clean Hands Count – Aging Life Care Managers promote sanitary measures →

On Dementia: Care, Community and Creativity

February 24, 2021Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Guest Writer, Keri Pollock, Mental Health ALCA Marketing

Conversations of hope, joy, and better ways to care for and support individuals living with dementia and their care partners More than 5 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease and over 15 million family members, friends and volunteers serve as care partners, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias do not … Continue reading On Dementia: Care, Community and Creativity →

Alzheimer’s and the Family Caregiver

November 19, 2020Aging in Place, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Dementia, Family Members, Guest Writer, Keri PollockAlzheimers, caregivers, family, Family Caregivers, Family Caregivers Month, National Alzheimer's Awareness Month, National Family Caregivers Month ALCA Marketing

November is National Family Caregivers Month and National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. These observances help raise awareness about the challenges of caregiving for families, especially Alzheimer’s caregiving, as well as increase support for and educate caregivers and their communities. The current COVID-19 pandemic has also presented new realities and stresses. According to the Centers for … Continue reading Alzheimer’s and the Family Caregiver →

The Latest Discoveries in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research

October 30, 2020Aging Life Care Professionals, Alzheimer's, Education, Guest Writer, Keri Pollockaging life care managers, Alzheimers ALCA Marketing

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 →