Could a Life Insurance Policy Help Pay for Care Needs Now?
February 23, 2022
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Real-Life Examples of Utilizing this Untapped Asset As Aging Life Care Professionals® customize care plans and resources for their clients, they are careful to evaluate and manage the client’s financial resources necessary to ensure quality care and an optimal life. An often-overlooked financial resource is life insurance. Did you know that 500,000 seniors a year […]
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Tips for Keeping Seniors Safe During Severe Winter Weather
January 7, 2022
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As winter weather descends on the United States, many people are being confronted by cold weather they have never experienced before. All of this greatly impacts the safety and well-being of the elderly, especially when weather events strike unexpectedly or with speed. Here are some tips from the experts in aging well® to help aging […]
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Urinary Incontinence in Older Adults & Seniors
November 30, 2021
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Urinary Incontinence in Older Adults & Seniors By Vicki Wolpoff of NorthShore Care Supply – an Aging Life Care Association Corporate Partner November is Bladder Health Month — a month is designed to encourage you to stay informed about different bladder issues, so you can proactively take care of your bladder health or help someone […]
Read The Rest →Solos: They Are Looking For You
October 1, 2021
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Those who serve older adults periodically come across individuals with no children or children who live at a distance from them. Historically, most adults aged 65 and above seemed to have at least one family member who could provide some measure of care and support. That situation is now changing, however, in a big way, […]
Read The Rest →ALCA Member Spotlight—Ann Burke, Cincinnati, Ohio
September 29, 2021
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This week we are spotlighting one of our members and recipient of the ALCA Midwest Chapter Outstanding Member Award for 2020 – Ann Sutton Burke. Tell us about your current practice? The practice I manage is CareLink, Your Experts in Aging based in Cincinnati Ohio. It is part of a non-profit agency, Jewish Family Service […]
Read The Rest →Quality of Life – What Really Matters
September 22, 2021
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Helen is 93 years old and has lived at an assisted living community since she was 90. She has a one-room suite with her own bathroom. It is decorated with her favorite things and whatever furniture that would fit. She has one window that overlooks some trees and a strategically placed bird feeder. Tom is 84 […]
Read The Rest →Older Adults Admit New Technology is More Stressful Than Going to the Dentist
September 15, 2021
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Older Adults Admit High Anxiety and Fear About New Technology: Candoo Tech Surveys Shows 53% of Seniors Say Learning a New Device is More Stressful Than Going to the Dentist The results of a recent survey of technology-enabled older adults show that for 53% of them, learning new tech devices such as a computer or […]
Read The Rest →Are You Prepared for a Loved One’s Care Transition?
September 8, 2021
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Without a doubt, one of the hardest things for families to do is help an aging loved one transition back home from a hospital or rehab center stay – and the stakes are huge. Many older adults who leave the hospital will be readmitted within 30 days for a variety of reasons, such as falls, […]
Read The Rest →Dealing with Delta
September 1, 2021
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The Delta variant of COVID-19 is spreading with alarming speed among the unvaccinated. As a protection to yourself, and your community, unvaccinated individuals should get the shot as soon as possible. Immunity can take up to 6 weeks to develop, and we must all do our part in stopping the spread of this virus. In […]
Read The Rest →Member Spotlight: Julia Torres-Hernandez, C-ASWCM, LMSW
August 26, 2021
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Meet ALCA member Julia Torres-Hernandez, C-ASWCM, LMSW an Aging Life Care Manager and her long career before joining the CaringPeople practice. The post Member Spotlight: Julia Torres-Hernandez, C-ASWCM, LMSW appeared first on Aging Life Care Association. Source: blog.aginglifecare
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