Category Archives: Support

Caring for Aging Parents during a Pandemic? Professional Support is Available!

Aging Parents, Baby Boomers, COVID-19, Disaster Planning, Family Members, Guest Writer, Linda Fodrini-Johnson, Support

by: Linda Fodrini-Johnson Millions of families, and my own family, are under great pressure during this unprecedented time in our nation’s history. We had been worried or concerned about our aging parents before the pandemic, but now we are even more stressed worrying about them contracting this devastating disease. There is so much conflicting (and … Continue reading Caring for Aging Parents during a Pandemic? Professional Support is Available! →

Love In the Time of COVID-19

Alzheimer's, Care Managers, COVID-19, Dementia, End of Life Care, Family Members, Guest Writer, Lisa Kaufman, Mental Health, Support, , , , ,

by Lisa Kaufman I received a call this morning. A man who has never spoken with me before wanted my opinion about the care needs of his 80-year-old mother. He explained that she has moderate to severe (read severe) dementia, visual impairment, is hard of hearing and is in renal failure requiring dialysis. He went … Continue reading Love In the Time of COVID-19 →

January Doesn’t Have to Be Dry and Discouraging

Aging Parents, Family Members, Mental Health, Support
Parents Aging at Home

While “Dryuary” or Dry January seems like a relatively new trend, it’s origins date back much earlier. Even the New York Times showcases the activities around when Prohibition began (Jan. 17, 1920.) January is also a month where people re-consider their over-indulgences in food and drink then hit the gyms or yoga mats and buy … Continue reading January Doesn’t Have to Be Dry and Discouraging →

Caregiving is a marathon. Make sure you have the right people in your lifeboat.

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

Being a caregiver can be lonely. Over time, friends and family may start to fade away or your involvement with your elder can become more and more time consuming. Your world can begin to feel very small. As you encounter tricky situations, you might struggle to know how to navigate them gracefully. This caregiving race … Continue reading Caregiving is a marathon. Make sure you have the right people in your lifeboat. →

Finding Answers to Difficult Elder Care Needs

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, Amy O'Rourke, Care Recipients, Guest Writer, Health, Support, ,

Often we are “too close” to a situation or problem to see clearly. In this video, Aging Life Care Professional™ Amy O’Rourke illustrates how her holistic approach and assessment found the simple answer to a complicated elder care situation. Having a professional, third-party assessment not only resolved housing needs but also revealed possible unnecessary medical … Continue reading Finding Answers to Difficult Elder Care Needs →

Aging Life Care Association® Members on End of Life

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, Care Recipients, Costs of Aging, Elder Law, End of Life Care, Financial, Lisa Laney, Long-Term Care, Mental Health, Support, , , ,

Aging Life Care Professionals® not only ensure quality of care and an optimal life for their clients but also help clients plan for the end of life. ALCA Member Lisa Laney, MSW, CMC of Asheville, NC shares how she worked closely with and advocated for her client’s specific death wishes. Laney helped her client navigate … Continue reading Aging Life Care Association® Members on End of Life →

Aging Life Care Association® Members on Finding Quality of Life and Friendship

Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, Debbie Feldman, End of Life Care, Guest Writer, Support, ,

From dating advice to assisted living, Aging Life Care Professional® Debbie Feldman, MSW, LCSW, CMC of Buffalo, Grove Illinois shares how she helped her client find quality of life during his last years. In turn, she found a good friend.

Aging Life Care Association® Members on Advocating and Protecting Client Wishes

Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, Caregiving, Costs of Aging, Elder Law, Events, Family Members, Financial, Geriatricians, Guardianship, Guest Writer, Health, Mental Health, Sibling Relationship, Support, , , , , ,

Faced with the challenge of bringing comfort and safety to one client meant juggling multiple issues – hoarding, guardianship, social services, power of attorney, estranged family, and a beloved cat. Aging Life Care Professional® Byron Cordes, MSW, LCSW, CASWCM shares how his team made it happen, all the while keeping attorneys, doctors, and family members … Continue reading Aging Life Care Association® Members on Advocating and Protecting Client Wishes →

Aging Life Care Association® Members on Keeping Clients Out of the Hospital

Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, Anne Sansevero, Care Recipients, Caregiving, Guest Writer, Health, Long-Term Care, Support, ,

ALCA Member Anne Sansevero, RN, AGNP, MA, CCM of New York, New York shares the importance of managing the care of her clients across the continuum. By visiting her client regularly, she was able to notice and treat symptoms early resulting in keeping her client out of the hospital for 7 years. #AgingWell