Aging Life Care AssociationHealth Archives – Aging Life Care Association https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/category/health/ The experts in aging well. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:19:35 +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 Health Archives – Aging Life Care Association https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/category/health/ 32 32 93799987 Tips for Checking on Older Loved Ones during Holidays https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/tips-for-checking-on-aging-loved-ones-during-holidays/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:28:53 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3109 Whether you live down the block or across the country, holiday visits are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your older loved one and their surroundings. Take time to observe any changes in an older family member’s behaviors or lifestyle during dinners, gift exchanges, parties, etc. Changes may vary widely, from outwardly … Continue reading Tips for Checking on Older Loved Ones during Holidays →

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]]> 3109 How to choose a Skilled Nursing Facility https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/how-to-choose-a-skilled-nursing-facility/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:00:19 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2631 When families have exhausted other options sometimes the decision is made to move an older loved one in a skilled nursing facility. Usually, this decision is made under stress, without much time, and/or without a lot of information. You do not need to do this alone. Having a partner in this process, i.e. a professional … Continue reading How to choose a Skilled Nursing Facility →

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]]> 2631 What Does It Mean to Be Age-Friendly? https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-be-age-friendly/ Tue, 20 May 2025 21:37:56 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3785 By Jeremy C. Holloway, PhD We hear the term “age-friendly” a lot these days—but what does it really mean? Is it just about having grab bars in bathrooms and good lighting in hallways? Or is there more to it? The truth is, being age-friendly goes much deeper. It’s about creating environments—homes, communities, healthcare systems—where older … Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be Age-Friendly? →

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]]> 3785 Dementia Diagnosis? Here’s How to Plan Ahead and Get Support https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/dementia-diagnosis-heres-how-to-plan-ahead-and-get-support/ Tue, 13 May 2025 19:36:23 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3774 Dementia Diagnosis Are Rising — Here’s How Aging Life Care Managers Are Helping Families Cope   As more families across the country face the reality of a dementia diagnosis, support from an Aging Life Care Manager® is becoming increasingly essential. According to a recent survey conducted by the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA), more than … Continue reading Dementia Diagnosis? Here’s How to Plan Ahead and Get Support →

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]]> 3774 Clutter Is an Overlooked Safety Hazard for Seniors https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/clutter-is-an-overlooked-safety-hazard-for-seniors/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:08:46 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3714 Clutter not only affects a person’s quality of life but also poses significant safety risks, especially for seniors. Consider these questions for yourself or a loved one: Are living conditions cramped and disorganized with too much “stuff”? Is it difficult to move freely from room to room? Are there enough open spaces to sit down … Continue reading Clutter Is an Overlooked Safety Hazard for Seniors →

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]]> 3714 Keeping Older Adults Safe in the Heat https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/keeping-older-adults-safe-in-the-heat/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 22:06:22 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3098 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 →

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]]> 3098 Breaking the Stigma: Embracing Mental Health Treatment in Older Adults https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/breaking-the-stigma-embracing-mental-health-treatment-in-older-adults/ Thu, 30 May 2024 16:28:10 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3418 By Sam van Kalkeren, MSN, RN, CMC, CDP, CADDCT – Aging Life Care Association® Breaking the Stigma: Embracing Mental Health Treatment in Older Adults Mental health is just as important as physical health for older adults. Let’s break the stigma and prioritize mental well-being. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth Many people with mental illness report that the stigma surrounding … Continue reading Breaking the Stigma: Embracing Mental Health Treatment in Older Adults →

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]]> 3418 Falls: Prevention and What to Ask Your Older Loved One https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/falls-prevention-and-what-to-ask-your-older-loved-one/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 23:18:54 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3140 Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal, trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. For many elders who have a fall, this is often the beginning of a deleterious cascade of ill health that will lead to trauma, hospitalization, decreased mobility, depression, and in some cases, even death. … Continue reading Falls: Prevention and What to Ask Your Older Loved One →

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]]> 3140 Preparing for Winter Weather with Older Loved Ones https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/preparing-for-winter-weather-with-older-loved-ones/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 20:41:41 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3135 Severe winter weather is descending across the United States, which greatly impacts the safety and well-being of the elderly, especially when the weather event is unexpected or comes fast. Here are some tips from the experts in aging well® to help your older loved one prep for winter weather. Before a Storm • Stay informed: … Continue reading Preparing for Winter Weather with Older Loved Ones →

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]]> 3135 Caregivers Guide to Oral Care https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/caregivers-guide-to-oral-care/ Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:00:31 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3007 Dr. Alisa Kaufman, a dentist specializing in geriatric care, shares her expertise to help caregivers become more confident in providing daily oral care to seniors — whether by brushing, flossing and using picks, or removing and cleaning full or partial dentures. Below is first in a two-part series of a caregivers guide to oral care. … Continue reading Caregivers Guide to Oral Care →

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