Aging Life Care AssociationAging Well 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 Well Archives – Aging Life Care Association 32 32 93799987 The Aging Life Care Association® offering free info sessions for National Aging Life Care™ Month https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/the-aging-life-care-association-offering-free-info-sessions-for-national-aging-life-care-month/ Fri, 19 May 2023 22:03:18 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3070 Aging Life Care Managers® offer a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults, dependent adults, and others facing ongoing health challenges. Sometimes called geriatric care managers, Aging Life Care Managers are strategic planners with key knowledge in crisis intervention, housing, health and disability, advocacy, family legal needs, and financial and local resources. The Challenge … Continue reading The Aging Life Care Association® offering free info sessions for National Aging Life Care™ Month →

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]]> 3070 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 Stories from National Aging Life Care Month https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/stories-from-national-aging-life-care-month/ Thu, 31 May 2018 19:11:26 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1666 Aging Life Care Professionals® across the country celebrated National Aging Life Care™ Month by providing seminars, webinars, special events, open houses, and other educational activities for the public. Many took to social media to share Aging Life Care stories via selfies and videos. Each week, ALCA asked members to share something from their world as … Continue reading Stories from National Aging Life Care Month →

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]]> 1666 How to Be Proactive Instead of Reactive When It Comes to Aging Life Care Decisions https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/how-to-be-proactive-instead-of-reactive-when-it-comes-to-aging-life-care-decisions/ Thu, 18 Jan 2018 20:01:15 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2188 Liz Barlowe discusses how people often wait until too late to address aging decisions and issues, and the best ways to be proactive and avoid crisis altogether.

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]]> 2188 8 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Developing Dementia https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/easy-ways-reduce-risk-developing-dementia/ Thu, 22 Jun 2017 18:55:55 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1543 Your genetics do not have to be the final word on your brain’s health. Through small, easy lifestyle changes, you can reduce your risk of developing dementia, and improve your quality of life while you’re at it. 8 Tips for Reducing the Risk of Developing Dementia                   … Continue reading 8 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Developing Dementia →

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]]> 1543 Tips for Traveling with an Aging Adult https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/tips-for-traveling-with-an-aging-adult/ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 18:23:00 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1354 When deciding to travel, age should not get in the way of taking a trip. One’s health must be considered, yes, but the decision to go or not to go should not be based on age alone. One Aging Life Care Manager™ shares her story and lessons learned from traveling with her 91-year-old mother. As … Continue reading Tips for Traveling with an Aging Adult →

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]]> 1354 The Sandwich Generation: Stuck in the Middle https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/the-sandwich-generation-stuck-in-the-middle/ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 15:25:38 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1331 America’s Sandwich Generation, men and women in their forties to sixties with both aging parents and children to care for, is one of the fastest growing populations. This group of people often find themselves stuck in the middle of trying to juggle a hectic schedule that includes caring for parents experiencing a decline in health, … Continue reading The Sandwich Generation: Stuck in the Middle →

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]]> 1331 Stories From Aging Life Care Month https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/stories-from-aging-life-care-month/ Tue, 31 May 2016 20:18:51 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1136 Aging Life Care Professionals™ across the country celebrated National Aging Life Care™ Month by providing seminars, webinars, special events, open houses, and other educational activities for the public. Many took to social media to share Aging Life Care stories via selfies and videos. Each week, ALCA asked members to share something from their world as … Continue reading Stories From Aging Life Care Month →

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]]> 1136 Aging Life Care Managers Ensure Estate Plan Matches Reality of Care Needs https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/aging-life-care-managers-ensure-estate-plan-matches-reality-of-care-needs/ Tue, 17 May 2016 15:00:21 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1128 The typical estate planning team most often includes the attorney, an accountant, financial advisor, and sometimes an insurance professional.  With the increased number of older adults in our society and the changing landscape of family systems, there is a growing need for an estate planning team to include the professionals who can make client-specific recommendations … Continue reading Aging Life Care Managers Ensure Estate Plan Matches Reality of Care Needs →

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]]> 1128 Choosing the Best Incontinence Product https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/choosing-the-best-incontinence-product/ Tue, 10 May 2016 17:00:27 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1119 Incontinence isn’t the easiest topic to discuss; but when ignored, incontinence can cause bigger problems – depression, social isolation, infection.  With proper assessment and guidance, aging adults can greatly improve their quality of life by selecting the right incontinence product to meet individual incontinence challenges.   Consider These Factors When Selecting the Right Incontinence Product by … Continue reading Choosing the Best Incontinence Product →

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