Aging Life Care AssociationSupport Archives – Aging Life Care Association https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/category/support/ 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 Support Archives – Aging Life Care Association https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/category/support/ 32 32 93799987 Advocating the Right Way at Doctor Appointments https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/advocating-the-right-way-at-doctor-appointments/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:16:35 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3885 By Jenny Reynolds, MSW, LCSW, CMC Joining a loved one at a doctor’s appointment can feel tricky. You want to help without taking over. Here are five things not to do so your loved one stays at the center of the conversation.     Top 5 Things NOT to do when Advocating for a Loved One … Continue reading Advocating the Right Way at Doctor Appointments →

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]]> 3885 Free ‘Ask an Aging Life Care Manager®’ Virtual Sessions in May https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/unlock-expert-insights-free-ask-an-aging-life-care-manager-virtual-sessions-in-may/ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:57:22 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3169 Free “Ask an Aging Life Care Manager” virtual sessions to be held most Fridays in May to celebrate National Aging Life Care™ Month and Older Americans Month. Participants can ask professional Aging Life Care Managers® their questions about aging and care planning. Registration is necessary and is on a first come, first served basis at … Continue reading Free ‘Ask an Aging Life Care Manager®’ Virtual Sessions in May →

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]]> 3169 Navigating the Future: Care Planning for Solo Aging https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/navigating-the-future-care-planning-for-solo-aging/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:36:19 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3730 By Jennifer Crowley, RN, CLCP, CMC As we journey through life, planning for the future becomes an essential part of our well-being. For solo aging – individuals aging without a spouse, partner, or close family support –long-term care planning takes on added significance. Ensuring that your future needs are met and your wishes are honored … Continue reading Navigating the Future: Care Planning for Solo Aging →

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]]> 3730 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 Dementia caregiving is a marathon, not a sprint. https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/caregiving-is-a-marathon-make-sure-you-have-the-right-people-in-your-lifeboat/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:31:09 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1836 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. →

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]]> 1836 A Daughter’s Perspective on Senior Living https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/a-daughters-perspective-on-senior-living/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:07:05 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3582 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 →

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]]> 3582 Survey Finds Increase of Loneliness Post Pandemic https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/survey-finds-increase-of-loneliness-post-pandemic/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:36:06 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3150 In a recent survey of Aging Life Care Managers®, 86% responded seeing an increase in loneliness among clients post COVID – with 46% seeing this increase within the last two years. Professionals share ways they are combatting loneliness and isolation among their clients.   Aging Life Care Managers® Can Help Offset Loneliness and Subsequent Issues  … Continue reading Survey Finds Increase of Loneliness Post Pandemic →

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]]> 3150 HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE – UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/hospice-and-palliative-care-understanding-the-difference/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 18:21:33 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3052 by Melissa L. Johnson, RN, BSN, MHA, CHPN, CCM – Aging Life Care Association® Member Palliative care and hospice care are both specialized healthcare models that focus on palliation, or relief of symptoms, associated with serious, debilitating illnesses. Such symptoms may include pain, difficulty breathing, nausea, or the need for additional emotional support. Palliative care … Continue reading HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE – UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE →

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]]> 3052 Warning Signs of Suicide Among Older Adults https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/warning-signs-of-suicide-among-older-adults/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:00:36 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2936 According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), suicidal behavior is common in older adults for a number of reasons with loneliness topping the list. Many seniors are homebound and live on their own; are grieving the loss of a spouse or friend; lack nearby family; or have lost vital social connections during the Pandemic. … Continue reading Warning Signs of Suicide Among Older Adults →

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]]> 2936 Spiders and Finances, Oh My! https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/spiders-and-finances-oh-my/ Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:56:29 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2746 ALCA’s Corporate Partners are a vital part of the equation that makes the Aging Life Care Association as strong as it is. They offer advice and insights to members via our listserv to help members find solutions for their clients. And members feel confident choosing one for their clients’ needs because ALCA’s Corporate Partners also … Continue reading Spiders and Finances, Oh My! →

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