Category Archives: Mental Health

Elder Abuse: Shattering Myths and Taking Action

June 9, 2024Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Caregiving, Elder Abuse, Guest Writer, Jullie Gray, Mental Health ALCA Marketing

Elder Abuse Awareness: Shattering Myths and Taking Action //// By: Jullie Gray, DSW, MSW, LICSW, CMC – Aging Life Care Association™ Member //// June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the abuse and neglect of older adults. This global event aims to foster a better understanding of … Continue reading Elder Abuse: Shattering Myths and Taking Action →

Breaking the Stigma: Embracing Mental Health Treatment in Older Adults

May 30, 2024Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Care Managers, Caregiving, Family Members, Guest Writer, Health, Mental Health, Sam van Kalkeren, Solo Agers Laura Sanchez

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 →

Tips for Checking on Aging Loved Ones during Holidays

November 21, 2023Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Care Recipients, Family Members, Health, Mental Health, Uncategorizedcheck in, checking-in, holidays, signs Bonnie Leko-Shapiro

Whether you live down the block or across the country, holiday visits are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your aging loved one and their surroundings. Take time to observe any changes in an aging family member’s behaviors or lifestyle during dinners, gift exchanges, parties, etc. Changes may vary widely – from … Continue reading Tips for Checking on Aging Loved Ones during Holidays →

Solos: They Are Looking For You

October 1, 2021Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Care Recipients, Elder Orphans, Guest Writer, Linda Camp, Mental Health, Social Isolation, Solo Agers ALCA Marketing

Those who serve older adults periodically come across individuals with no children or children who live at a distance from them. Historically, most adults aged 65 and above seemed to have at least one family member who could provide some measure of care and support. That situation is now changing, however, in a big way, … Continue reading Solos: They Are Looking For You →

Quality of Life – What Really Matters

September 22, 2021Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Assisted Living, Care Managers, Care Recipients, Caregiving, Guest Writer, Jennifer Beach, Mental Health ALCA Marketing

Helen is 93 years old and has lived at an assisted living community since she was 90. She has a one-room suite with her own bathroom. It is decorated with her favorite things and whatever furniture that would fit. She has one window that overlooks some trees and a strategically placed bird feeder. Tom is 84 … Continue reading Quality of Life – What Really Matters →

A Daughter’s Plea, A Mother’s Rebuttal

August 25, 2021Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Care Managers, Care Recipients, Caregiving, Family Members, Guest Writer, Long-Term Care, Mental Health, Miriam Zucker, Sibling Relationship ALCA Marketing

Like in the childhood game, “telephone,” the first call came from the neighbor across the street, who called the son in Pennsylvania who, in turn, called his sister in Maine, who, in turn, called me, the eldercare consultant in New Rochelle, New York. The town their mother, and I, called home. It seems the neighbor … Continue reading A Daughter’s Plea, A Mother’s Rebuttal →

The Power of Breath

July 22, 2021Aging Well, Guest Writer, Health, Jane Stelboum, Mental Health ALCA Marketing

I have always been fascinated with the power of breath. We carry it with us at all times. We breathe somewhere around 20,000 breaths every day. Most of us barely give our breath any thought at all. Yet how we breathe can have everything to do with our health and well-being. Try it for yourself: … Continue reading The Power of Breath →

SELF-Compassion is a Gift

July 7, 2021Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Care Managers, Caregiving, Events, Guest Writer, Mental Health, Susan Wack ALCA Marketing

After the last year and a half of living with a pandemic and beginning to see the signs of improvement, I was more than ready to listen to the June 6th virtual event by Dr. Lori Stevik Rust, “Compassion is a Gift.” As Aging Life Care Professionals in the human service field, most of us … Continue reading SELF-Compassion is a Gift →

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 →