Category Archives: Guest Writer

Dementia caregiving is a marathon, not a sprint.

Aging Life Care Professionals, Alzheimer's, Care Managers, Caregiving, Elder Law, Family Members, Financial Managers, Guest Writer, Lisa Mayfield, Support

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. →

Navigating Housing Options for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide

Aging in Place, Aging Well, Costs of Aging, Guest Writer, Kira Reginato

Choosing housing for older adults can be tricky because of all the different nomenclature used. When clients call an Aging Life Care professional, they usually have no knowledge of how each type of housing differs, or worse, they think a nursing home is the only real option for their loved one.   Kira Reginato, an experienced … Continue reading Navigating Housing Options for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide →

The Sandwich Generation – what is it and are you a member

Aging Parents, Caregiving, Family Members, Guest Writer, Lonette Bolden-Smith, Uncategorized

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 →

Turkey with a Side of Sibling Conflict

Aging Parents, Debbie Feldman, Family Members, Guest Writer, Sibling Relationship, , ,

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 →

Supporting Family Caregivers with Burnout

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Family Members, Guest Writer, Jullie Gray,
Aging Life Care Manager can help in emergency situations

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 →

Helping Seniors Age in Place: Identifying Functional Issues and Solutions

Aging in Place, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Ginger Jones, Guest Writer, Retirement, Retirement, Solo Agers

Aging in place offers seniors the comfort and familiarity of their own homes, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Addressing functional issues within the home environment is crucial to supporting seniors’ desires to live independently while ensuring their safety and well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore common functional issues that can … Continue reading Helping Seniors Age in Place: Identifying Functional Issues and Solutions →

Seven Signs That an Aging Parent Needs Help

Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Alzheimer's, Baby Boomers, Care Managers, Caregiving, Dementia, Family Members, Guest Writer, Miriam Zucker, Solo Agers, ,
Older American Woman

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 →

A Daughter’s Perspective on Senior Living

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Care Managers, Family Members, Guest Writer, Making a Move, Mary Ann Buckley, Retirement, Retirement, Social Work, Support
Senior Living Elder Daughter

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 →

Tips for Rightsizing not Downsizing

Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Guest Writer, Making a Move, Marie LeBlanc, ,
moving aging parents and selling the house

Practical Tips from an Expert As many aging adults face the prospect of leaving their homes for smaller living spaces, there are a few key strategies that can make the transition happen in a much less stressful and smooth fashion. I like to think of it as rightsizing, not downsizing. by Marie LeBlanc, BS, MBA … Continue reading Tips for Rightsizing not Downsizing →

Keeping Older Adults Safe in the Heat

Aging Well, Caregiving, Elyse Weber-Sacks, Family Members, Health
Photo by Sam Williams for Unsplash. Two older people walking together in short sleeves and shorts.

Summer is in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere. Weather extremes are increasing, with hotter temps a concern for large swathes of the U.S. At the same time, the U.S. population is older than ever before and there are safety measures to keep in mind when we venture outdoors. It’s important to take precautions when … Continue reading Keeping Older Adults Safe in the Heat →