Words Matter
April 15, 2025
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Words Matter: Elevating Our Language, Elevating Our Profession By Mary Ann Buckley, LCSW-C Words can do so much. As a Social Worker with over 30 years of experience—primarily in the field of Aging Life Care management—I’ve accumulated countless thoughts and observations over the years. I’ve witnessed profound changes in our field and also identified areas […]
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Top 10 Tips for Communicating with Loved Ones Living with Dementia – And How a Professional Aging Life Care Manager Can Help
March 25, 2025
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Communicating with a loved one who has dementia can be challenging. Dementia affects memory, language, and cognitive functions, making it hard for people to process and respond. However, with patience, empathy, and the right techniques, you can make conversations more positive and meaningful. A professional Aging Life Care Manager can also provide essential support, offering […]
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Navigating the Future: Care Planning for Solo Aging
March 12, 2025
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By Jennifer Crowley, RN, CLCP, CMC As we journey through life, planning for the future becomes an essential part of our well-being. For solo aging – individuals aging without a spouse, partner, or close family support –long-term care planning takes on added significance. Ensuring that your future needs are met and your wishes are honored […]
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Clutter Is an Overlooked Safety Hazard for Seniors
February 25, 2025
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Written By Julie Rose, Aging Life Care Professional Clutter not only affects a person’s quality of life but also poses significant safety risks, especially for seniors. Consider these questions for yourself or a loved one: Are living conditions cramped and disorganized with too much “stuff”? Is it difficult to move freely from room to room? […]
Read The Rest →Dementia caregiving is a marathon, not a sprint.
January 27, 2025
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Being a caregiver for a person living with dementia can be lonely. Over time, friends and family may start to fade away or your involvement with the person in your care can become more time consuming. Your world can begin to feel small. Dementia caregiving can be overwhelming. As you encounter tricky situations, you might […]
Read The Rest →Navigating Housing Options for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide
January 9, 2025
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Choosing housing for older adults can be tricky because of all the different nomenclature used. When clients call an Aging Life Care professional, they usually have no knowledge of how each type of housing differs, or worse, they think a nursing home is the only real option for their loved one. Kira Reginato, an experienced […]
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Celebrating the Holidays with Alzheimer’s or other Dementia
December 19, 2024
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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, […]
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The Sandwich Generation – what is it and are you a member
December 12, 2024
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Written By: Lonette Bolden-Smith, MA, BSN, RN, CMC Are you an adult in your 30’s ,40’s or 50’s and struggling with your home and working-life balance while tasked with taking care of an aging adult? Maybe you are in your 60’s and struggling to care for a parent in their 80’s or 90’s while trying […]
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Turkey with a Side of Sibling Conflict
November 18, 2024
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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 with Aging […]
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Supporting Family Caregivers
November 11, 2024
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Aging Life Care Professionals™ Help You Avoid the Pitfalls of Caregiving by Jullie Gray, MSW, LICSW, CMC — Aging Life Care Association™ Member and Fellow of the Leadership Academy Caregiving for an aging loved one can be both rewarding and challenging. Unpaid family members who provide substantial caregiving support by managing medical appointments, medications, and daily […]
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