Category Archives: Guest Writer

Alzheimer’s and the Family Caregiver

Aging in Place, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Dementia, Family Members, Guest Writer, Keri Pollock, , , , , ,

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

Aging Life Care Professionals, Alzheimer's, Education, Guest Writer, Keri Pollock,

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 →

Tips to Staying Healthy While Managing Incontinence During COVID

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Americans have adapted new ways of doing things as a result of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Coughs and fevers have become more serious and result in closer-than-usual attention. There are more and more signs everywhere we go about the importance of handwashing. And, many physicians and health care professionals have turned to telehealth to interact with … Continue reading Tips to Staying Healthy While Managing Incontinence During COVID →

COVID-19 Meets Flu Season

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After months of social distancing, hyper hand washing, and vigilant mask-wearing, are you ready for flu season? It’s coming, and it’s important to understand how the flu is similar—and different—from COVID-19, and what you can do to protect yourself and others. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), influenza (flu) and COVID-19 … Continue reading COVID-19 Meets Flu Season →

An Ounce of Prevention, Two Ounces of Caution

Abbe Udochi, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, Care Managers, Costs of Aging, COVID-19, Disaster Planning, Guest Writer, Health, , , , ,

Too many Americans have experienced less than ideal healthcare in recent months as they work through an overwhelmed system. The elderly need to be especially vigilant and prepared as states reopen and seniors begin seeing their doctors again. The system’s deficits have proven particularly dangerous for elderly persons of color. The COVID-19 pandemic has both … Continue reading An Ounce of Prevention, Two Ounces of Caution →

Aging Life Care Managers – Experts in Aging and Organizing

Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Bridget Ritossa, Caregiving, Disaster Planning, End of Life Care, Family Members, Financial, Guest Writer, , , , ,

Older adult children working from home have been contacting Aging Life Care Managers such as those at Careplan Geriatric Care Managers in Cleveland, Ohio to get organized.  Children are taking advantage of the extra time to get their elderly parents health and personal matters organized in the event of an unfortunate event. Karen McGinty of … Continue reading Aging Life Care Managers – Experts in Aging and Organizing →

Caregiving Long-Distance Made Easier – One Aging Life Care Professionals® Account

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Assisted Living, Bridget Ritossa, Care Managers, COVID-19, Family Members, Geriatricians, Guest Writer

In the pandemic world, we are currently living, long-distance caregiving is further complicated by the litigation set in place to protect our most vulnerable population, the elderly.  Families and friends cannot see their older adults to know they are well and cared for. A Certified Care Manager and Aging Life Care Professional® such as those … Continue reading Caregiving Long-Distance Made Easier – One Aging Life Care Professionals® Account →

This Fall, Prevent Falls For Your Elder Loved One

Aging in Place, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Care Managers, Caregiving, Costs of Aging, Family Members, Guest Writer, Health, Linda Fodrini-Johnson

Fall Prevention Week: September 21 – September 25, 2020 According to the National Council on Aging, one in four Americans aged 65+ fall every year. Having an Aging Life Care Manager as part of your health care plan for your older loved one can help avoid this common, but avoidable, part of aging. As a … Continue reading This Fall, Prevent Falls For Your Elder Loved One →

How Social Isolation Stole My Mom

Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Guest Writer, Jullie Gray, Mental Health, Social Isolation, , , , ,

 On September 6, 2019, my mother turned 76. As was our birthday tradition, I invited her to lunch and suggested an outing to a local craft store she loved. For the first time ever, she refused to budge from her home. This was new behavior and it really worried me because her world was shrinking. … Continue reading How Social Isolation Stole My Mom →