Aging Life Care AssociationAging Life Care Experts Archives – Aging Life Care Association The experts in aging well. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:12:03 +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 Life Care Experts Archives – Aging Life Care Association 32 32 93799987 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 Corona Virus: How Aging Life Care Managers® Can Help Families Prepare for Emergencies https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/corona-virus-how-aging-life-care-managers-can-help-families-prepare-for-emergencies/ Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:43:33 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1856 By Anne Sansevero As Aging Life Care Managers® one of our important roles is helping clients and their families look ahead to assist them with emergency preparedness. We do this with advanced directive planning and health education by ensuring their vaccinations are up to date. However, there are times when certain situations pose new and … Continue reading Corona Virus: How Aging Life Care Managers® Can Help Families Prepare for Emergencies →

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]]> 1856 Need Help Caring for Aging Parents? https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/need-help-caring-for-aging-parents/ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 19:00:21 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1281 Hiring an Aging Life Care Professional™  when you need help caring for aging parents is really no different from hiring an attorney for legal needs or a CPA for preparing taxes.  Aging Life Care Professionals guide you through the often complicated maze of long-term care. From determining optimal housing to managing chronic health care issues, the … Continue reading Need Help Caring for Aging Parents? →

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]]> 1281 Holiday Giving Ideas for the Paid Caregiving Team https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/holiday-giving-ideas-for-the-paid-caregiving-team/ Fri, 18 Dec 2015 14:48:57 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=850 If your loved one is being cared for by a paid individual or team of caregivers or aides — in a facility or home — you may want to recognize their work this holiday season. Here are some holiday giving ideas and insider tips from an Aging Life Care Professional™ to guide you. by Suzanne Modigliani, … Continue reading Holiday Giving Ideas for the Paid Caregiving Team →

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]]> 850 Downsizing: What Are We Going to do with All of Grandma’s Stuff? https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/downsizing-what-are-we-going-to-do-with-all-of-grandmas-stuff/ Wed, 02 Dec 2015 19:00:26 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=809 The family had a great visit with Grandma over Thanksgiving. In fact, Grandma initiated the conversation about relocating to be closer to family.  But what now? Grandma has so much “stuff” that there is no way it will fit in a small condo. Is it worth anything? Do we want it? These are common questions … Continue reading Downsizing: What Are We Going to do with All of Grandma’s Stuff? →

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]]> 809 Aging Parents and Driving: Having the Tough Conversation https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/aging-parents-and-driving-having-the-tough-conversation/ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:00:01 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=773 As an Aging Life Care Professional™, I’ve seen it first-hand – adult children would rather talk about finances and death with their parents than ask them to retire the car keys. Keep reading for more on how to spot the signs of risky driving, how to have the tough conversation, and ways you can help … Continue reading Aging Parents and Driving: Having the Tough Conversation →

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]]> 773 National Family Caregivers Month https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/national-family-caregivers-month/ Mon, 02 Nov 2015 21:59:35 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=736 November is a month to honor family caregivers and the contributions they make to our society.  In the United States, 90 million family caregivers fulfill a vital role on the care team of a family member according to the Caregiver Action Network – the organization behind National Family Caregivers Month. Throughout the month, the Aging Life Care … Continue reading National Family Caregivers Month →

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]]> 736 Options for Overwhelmed Caregivers https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/options-for-overwhelmed-caregivers/ Thu, 22 Oct 2015 22:00:27 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=723 Caregiving can be physically and emotionally draining, so as a caregiver it is crucial that you care for yourself first in order to prevent burnout. Read on to learn ways to access help so that you can avoid feeling overwhelmed or burned-out.  Help! I’m An Overwhelmed Caregiver. What Are My Options? By Claudia Fine, LCSW, MPH, … Continue reading Options for Overwhelmed Caregivers →

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]]> 723 What to Look for When Hiring an In-Home Care Agency https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/what-to-look-for-when-hiring-an-in-home-care-agency/ Mon, 19 Oct 2015 19:00:04 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=716 Not all in-home care agencies provide the same services. Here are some important questions to ask before you hire an agency to care for you or your loved one.  Danger Signs When Choosing a Caregiver by  Richard Bitner – Aging Life Care Assoication™ Corporate Partner   Investigating in-home care agencies can be nerve racking. You … Continue reading What to Look for When Hiring an In-Home Care Agency →

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]]> 716 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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