Aging Life Care AssociationAging Life Care Association https://blog.aginglifecare.org/ 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 Life Care Association https://blog.aginglifecare.org/ 32 32 93799987 Is Aging Life Care Management only for Older Adults? https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/is-aging-life-care-management-only-for-older-adults/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:00:30 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3974 When many people hear the term Aging Life Care management, they instinctively picture older adults, often someone with multiple medical conditions, declining mobility or cognition, or the need for long-term support. While older adults absolutely benefit from Aging Life Care management services, this narrow definition misses the bigger truth: At its core, Aging Life Care management … Continue reading Is Aging Life Care Management only for Older Adults? →

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]]> 3974 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 When Slowness Isn’t the Problem in Aging Care https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/when-slowness-isnt-the-problem-in-aging-care/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:32:41 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3964 When Slowness Isn’t the Problem in Aging Care By Amy Pierce, RN, CMC Fifteen years ago, long before I became an Aging Life Care Manager®, I was working as a nurse in a busy, insurance-driven medical practice. Like many offices, we were constantly behind schedule. The pace was fast, the pressure was real, and efficiency … Continue reading When Slowness Isn’t the Problem in Aging Care →

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]]> 3964 Respite is Self-Care for Family Caregivers https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/respite-is-self-care-for-family-caregivers/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:27:33 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3952 Life is demanding. More so when you are caring for others. The responsibilities of caring for someone who is older or has special needs or disabilities can be demanding on your physical, mental, financial, emotional, and social health. Just as flight attendants advise at the beginning of every flight to “put your own oxygen mask … Continue reading Respite is Self-Care for Family Caregivers →

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]]> 3952 Dad Had a Stroke… Now What? https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/dad-had-a-stroke-now-what/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:49:24 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2396 Mr. Smith is 79 years old. A week ago, he had a stroke while home alone. Thankfully, his youngest son arrived minutes later and got Mr. Smith admitted to the hospital. After a week, the hospital discharge planner contacted Mr. Smith’s oldest son, Paul, who is listed as his healthcare POA (Power of Attorney). The … Continue reading Dad Had a Stroke… Now What? →

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]]> 2396 Navigating changes: what to know when aging brings new realities https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/navigating-changes-what-to-know-when-aging-brings-new-realities/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:30:36 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3929   By Jill Poser, CGCM, CMC, CDCP When a parent begins to experience the inevitable changes that come with aging, families often feel a mix of urgency, uncertainty, and emotional conflict. Even in close, supportive families, shifting roles and increasing care needs can create feelings no one expected. It can be difficult to know how … Continue reading Navigating changes: what to know when aging brings new realities →

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]]> 3929 Celebrating the Holidays with Alzheimer’s or other Dementia https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/celebrating-the-holidays-with-alzheimers-or-other-dementia/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:30:29 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3121 The holidays can often be a time filled with high expectations, requiring lots of energy and engagement in non-stop activities. For the individuals and families living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, it can be challenging and a time of high anxiety. Festivities can agitate, confuse, and overstimulate persons living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Meanwhile, … Continue reading Celebrating the Holidays with Alzheimer’s or other Dementia →

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]]> 3121 Tips for Checking on Older Loved Ones during Holidays https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/tips-for-checking-on-aging-loved-ones-during-holidays/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:28:53 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3109 Whether you live down the block or across the country, holiday visits are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your older loved one and their surroundings. Take time to observe any changes in an older family member’s behaviors or lifestyle during dinners, gift exchanges, parties, etc. Changes may vary widely, from outwardly … Continue reading Tips for Checking on Older Loved Ones during Holidays →

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]]> 3109 The Hidden Truth About Senior Care Planning https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/the-hidden-truth-about-senior-care-planning/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:58:27 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3914 Survey Reveals Families Wait for a Crisis Before Seeking Senior Care Help When it comes to planning for senior care, most families are waiting until it’s too late. A new survey conducted by the Aging Life Care Association® – New England Chapter reveals that the majority of families don’t reach out for professional guidance until a … Continue reading The Hidden Truth About Senior Care Planning →

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]]> 3914 Being There: Advocating for Comfort and Dignity at the End of Life https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/being-there-advocating-for-comfort-and-dignity-at-the-end-of-life/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:10:49 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3903 Written by Barbara Levison, MA, MSW, CMC, Aging Life Care Manager Being There: Advocating for Comfort and Dignity at the End of Life When it’s time to choose hospice care for a loved one, families are often focused on one thing: reducing suffering and pain. For long distance caregivers, this can be especially difficult, worrying … Continue reading Being There: Advocating for Comfort and Dignity at the End of Life →

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