Aging Life Care Associationaging life care 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 Archives – Aging Life Care Association 32 32 93799987 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 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 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 Helping Your Aging Loved One Manage Their Finances https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/helping-your-aging-loved-one-manage-their-finances/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 20:03:13 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2963 As our senior loved ones age, we may start seeing physical and mental signs of decline. While some signs are not worrisome, others may be more concerning: anxiety, depression, forgetfulness, and mishandling money. These could indicate more serious issues and are risky behaviors. So here are four things you can do to help your aging … Continue reading Helping Your Aging Loved One Manage Their Finances →

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]]> 2963 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 Getting Started in a Career in Aging Life Care™ Management https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/getting-started-in-a-career-in-aging-life-care-management/ Mon, 08 Jul 2019 21:01:24 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2194 With ALCA Members Kate Granigan and Lisa Mayfield

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]]> 2194 May Is National Aging Life Care™ Month https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/may-is-national-aging-life-care-month-3/ Thu, 24 May 2018 18:44:53 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1664 The Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) – the nonprofit association representing 2,000 leaders in Aging Life Care™ / care management – will celebrate the profession during the month of May. Special events come on the heels of a professional conference in Chicago, where presenters and participants tackled the toughest issues related to aging today. What … Continue reading May Is National Aging Life Care™ Month →

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]]> 1664 An Aging Life Care Specialist, Her Client, and a Cup of Tea https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/aging-life-care-specialist-client-cup-tea/ Thu, 15 Feb 2018 18:18:08 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1631 An Aging Life Care Specialist, Her Client, and a Cup of Tea by Miriam Zucker, LMSW, ACSW, C-ASWCM As Aging Life Care Specialists, much has been written about the concrete services we provide: homecare arrangements, assessments, liaisons with doctors. But what about those intimate moments when we are sitting across the table with a client? It … Continue reading An Aging Life Care Specialist, Her Client, and a Cup of Tea →

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]]> 1631 Why I’m an Aging Life Care Professional: Kari Lee Klatt, LCSW, RN, C-ASWCM https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/why-im-an-aging-life-care-professional-kari-lee-klatt-lcsw-rn-c-aswcm/ Fri, 06 Oct 2017 19:56:41 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2184 By: Kari Lee Klatt

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]]> 2184 Why I’m an Aging Life Care Professional®: Rosemarie Ruggero, MSW, CSW, CMC https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/why-im-an-aging-life-care-professional-rosemarie-ruggero-msw-csw-cmc/ Fri, 08 Sep 2017 19:51:51 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2180 Aging Life Care Professionals® Allow Families to Enjoy Their Relationships:  Rosemarie Ruggero discusses her love of her profession, the warm relationships she develops with clients, and the freedom an Aging Life Care Professional can provide to families.

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