Aging Life Care Associationhealth 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 health Archives – Aging Life Care Association 32 32 93799987 The Anatomy of an Appetite: Aging and Our Relationship to Food https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/the-anatomy-of-an-appetite-aging-and-our-relationship-to-food/ Thu, 14 Mar 2019 18:20:02 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1758 Miriam Zucker, LMSW, ACSW, C-ASWCM Many of life’s events involve food. From the grandest of celebrations to the smallest of gatherings, there is always a place for food. As an Aging Life Care Professional®, I recall a wonderful get together this care manager had organized to celebrate a client’s birthday, her ninetieth… I thought.  She … Continue reading The Anatomy of an Appetite: Aging and Our Relationship to Food →

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]]> 1758 Don’t Wait for a Crisis: Ways to Create an Aging Plan Now https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/dont-wait-for-a-crisis-ways-to-create-an-aging-plan-now/ Thu, 10 Jan 2019 18:21:08 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1733 It’s easy to put off planning for a parent or loved one’s care when that person is still healthy and able to care for themselves. Rather than wait for a crisis to strike, take time to plan for how you can maintain your loved one’s  safety and quality of life. Here are five strategies to … Continue reading Don’t Wait for a Crisis: Ways to Create an Aging Plan Now →

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]]> 1733 The Aging Life Care™ Manager’s Roadmap to Working with the Parkinson’s Disease Client https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/the-aging-life-care-managers-roadmap-to-working-with-the-parkinsons-disease-client/ Thu, 05 Apr 2018 17:00:14 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1650 The Aging Life Care™ Manager’s Roadmap to Working with the Parkinson’s Disease Client By Debra Moler R.N., B.S.N., C.M.C April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. The Aging Life Care Association® will be featuring articles that raise awareness of  Parkinson’s Disease and the ways Aging Life Care Professionals can support clients and families affected. Parkinson’s Disease affects … Continue reading The Aging Life Care™ Manager’s Roadmap to Working with the Parkinson’s Disease Client →

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]]> 1650 5 Common Myths about Nutrition and Seniors https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/5-common-myths-nutrition-seniors/ Thu, 01 Mar 2018 20:17:04 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1640 Five Common Myths About Nutrition and Seniors By Marie LeBlanc, ALCA Corporate Partner, Transitions Liquidation Services Think you know what’s best nutritionally for loved ones in their elder years?  Here are five common but false beliefs about senior nutrition: #1 Seniors should follow healthy eating guidelines and they’ll be OK. Most nutritional guides, such as … Continue reading 5 Common Myths about Nutrition and Seniors →

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]]> 1640 What’s Important to Consider Before Hiring In-Home Caregivers https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/whats-important-consider-hiring-home-caregivers/ Thu, 14 Sep 2017 18:40:54 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1585 In the Aging Life Care Association’s newest White Paper, “Agency or Independent: Considerations in Hiring”, ALCA member Bunni Dybnis examines the legal and financial questions one should examine before deciding to hire caregivers for the home. Below is an excerpt from the beginning of the White Paper; to read and download the entire document, please … Continue reading What’s Important to Consider Before Hiring In-Home Caregivers →

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]]> 1585 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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