Long-Term Care – Partnering with an Aging Life Care Manager®
March 21, 2019
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by Frances Mir MSN, RN, CMC Planning for long-term care as one continues to age can become a process that requires research, pre-planning, and financial overview. The good news is that there are opportunities for seeking a range of services and working collaboratively with professionals who can assist with the steps of long-term care planning. […]
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The Anatomy of an Appetite: Aging and Our Relationship to Food
March 14, 2019
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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 […]
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Finding What Matters as We Age
March 7, 2019
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by Harisa Paco, MSW, LSWAIC, CMC The work of care managers is in itself rewarding. On a day to day basis, we play a large role in the lives of our clients and their families. We’re gifted with the opportunity to help those in need, to help improve the quality of life for the clients […]
Read The Rest →5 COMMON MYTHS ABOUT NUTRITION AND SENIORS
July 12, 2018
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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 […]
Read The Rest →IT’S JUST STUFF…RIGHT? LEARNING TO MANAGE THE EMOTIONS OF DOWNSIZING
July 12, 2018
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It’s Just Stuff…Right? By Darcy Thiel, MA, LMHC One of my businesses is called “Less Mess, Less Stress.” When I first started, it would be what I envisioned- helping people clean out that junk room, or maybe the garage so it could be parked in. For a while, it became more hoarding or condemned houses. […]
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BE PROACTIVE: 12 TIPS TO REDUCE FALLS FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE
July 12, 2018
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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. by Amy Natt, MS, CMC, CSA According to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, an estimated 7 to 10 million people worldwide are living […]
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TURKEY WITH A SIDE OF SIBLING CONFLICT
December 11, 2015
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The fight over the last piece of pumpkin pie may not be the only struggle this Thanksgiving. As families gather around the table, many will have the difficult conversations of how to care for mom or dad. These conversations can be emotionally charged and test sibling bonds. How to Overcome & Manage Sibling Conflict […]
Read The Rest →WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR ELDERLY NEIGHBOR NEEDS HELP
November 12, 2015
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Have you seen your elderly neighbor speeding by the park? Or perhaps driving slower than a snail, in the wrong lane? Maybe you’ve found him wandering the streets confused? Or noticed that she hasn’t come outside when, normally, she waters her garden every other day? Not everyone has family nearby to routinely check-in or monitor […]
Read The Rest →AGING AND MONEY: HAVING THE TOUGH CONVERSATIONS
October 7, 2015
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Aging Life Care Professionals™ Offer Guidance to Aging Adults and Families on Handling Financial Issues A recent article on financial-planning.com focused on the need for financial advisors to have plans to address the challenges they face when clients have diminishing mental capacity. With the rising aging population and the increasing rates of dementia, financial advisors are being encouraged […]
Read The Rest →Seniors Tell Medical Students What They Need From Doctors
September 25, 2015
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By Susan Jaffe September 25, 2015 Belle Likover, a 95-year-old retired social worker, told Case Western Reserve medical students that growing old gracefully is all about being able to adapt to one’s changing life situation, including health challenges. (Photo by Lynn Ischay for Kaiser Health News) CLEVELAND – When doctors told Robert Madison his wife […]
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