Aging Life Care Associationaging adults Archives – Aging Life Care Association 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 aging adults Archives – Aging Life Care Association 32 32 93799987 Solutions for Aging Adults https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/solutions-for-aging-adults/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:26:47 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=328 Aging Life Care Professionals™ on Finding the How By taking a holistic, client-centered approach, Aging Life Care Professionals have the distinct advantage of finding solutions for aging adults that ensure both quality of care and optimal life for their clients. Here, Aging Life Care Association™ member Kate Granigan, MSW, LICSW, CASWCM shares that not saying “no” … Continue reading Solutions for Aging Adults →

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]]> 328 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 Tips for Keeping Seniors Safe During Severe Winter Weather https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/tips-for-keeping-seniors-safe-during-severe-winter-weather/ Fri, 07 Jan 2022 19:09:29 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2844 As winter weather descends on the United States, many people are being confronted by cold weather they have never experienced before.  All of this greatly impacts the safety and well-being of the elderly, especially when weather events strike unexpectedly or with speed. Here are some tips from the experts in aging well® to help aging … Continue reading Tips for Keeping Seniors Safe During Severe Winter Weather →

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]]> 2844 Last Minute Thanksgiving Tips for Hosting Aging Adults https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/last-minute-thanksgiving-tips-for-hosting-aging-adults/ Tue, 26 Nov 2019 17:37:42 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1824 If your Thanksgiving holiday is fortunate enough to include multiple generations at the dinner table, here are some simple tips for keeping aging loved ones engaged, comfortable and safe during holiday celebrations. Last Minute Thanksgiving Tips for Hosting Aging Adults By Lisa Mayfield, MA, LMHC, GMHS, CMC – Aging Life Care Association® President When planning … Continue reading Last Minute Thanksgiving Tips for Hosting Aging Adults →

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]]> 1824 Pets and Aging Adults https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/pets-and-aging-adults/ Tue, 04 Oct 2016 17:20:22 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1401 Aging Life Care Specialists look beyond the typical definitions of family support system, recognizing that pets often bring their client needed love and companionship. For many aging adults, pets reduce stress, lessen loneliness, and often give one a sense of purpose. As one Aging Life Care Specialist shares, pets need to be considered in the overall … Continue reading Pets and Aging Adults →

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]]> 1401 Dementia and Sexuality https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/dementia-and-sexuality/ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 18:28:51 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1260 Sex and aging adults. It’s the butt of all too many jokes — dirty old men…rigid or sex-starved women…wrinkled bodies…impotence. But as we live longer and social mores evolve, aging adults are becoming more vocal about sexual needs and intimate relationships well past the age of 60. Indeed, sexuality is a core human quality, essential to … Continue reading Dementia and Sexuality →

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]]> 1260 Coping With Grief and Loss https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/coping-with-grief-and-loss/ Tue, 02 Feb 2016 14:05:05 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=935 Though we all know death and the loss of loved ones is a reality of getting older, it doesn’t mean that it gets any easier for those grieving a loss. Individuals will cope with grief and loss in different ways and in different timeframes. Offering support during these difficult life changes can help your loved … Continue reading Coping With Grief and Loss →

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]]> 935 4 Steps to Getting Rid of Junk Mail https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/4-steps-to-getting-rid-of-junk-mail/ Wed, 06 Jan 2016 23:13:25 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=883 A great way to help an aging loved one get rid of clutter is to help them control the amount of junk mail that floods their mailbox. Especially after the holidays and end-of-year solicitations, the pile could be hiding important bills or notices. Assisting with the mail also gives you an opportunity to look for … Continue reading 4 Steps to Getting Rid of Junk Mail →

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]]> 883 Holding On to Holiday Traditions https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/holding-on-to-holiday-traditions/ Wed, 23 Dec 2015 17:05:20 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=867 The holidays are a cherished time to gather with family and friends, but they can also be a source of stress as schedules are disrupted for social gatherings and decadent meals make it difficult to stick to healthy diets. While you may anticipate that your aging loved ones will need help managing all the hustle … Continue reading Holding On to Holiday Traditions →

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]]> 867 How to Recognize Suicide Risk in Older Adults https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/how-to-recognize-suicide-risk-in-older-adults/ Mon, 05 Oct 2015 18:00:10 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=699 During the first full week of October, the National Alliance on Mental Illness and participants across the country are bringing awareness to mental illness.  Mental Illness Awareness Week: October 4 – 10, 2015 By Deborah Liss Fins, MSSW, LICSW, CMC, Aging Life Care Association™ Member and Fellow of the Leadership Academy It’s a sobering fact: … Continue reading How to Recognize Suicide Risk in Older Adults →

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