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
Read The Rest →A Daughter’s Plea, A Mother’s Rebuttal
August 25, 2021
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Like in the childhood game, “telephone,” the first call came from the neighbor across the street, who called the son in Pennsylvania who, in turn, called his sister in Maine, who, in turn, called me, the eldercare consultant in New Rochelle, New York. The town their mother, and I, called home. It seems the neighbor […]
Read The Rest →Member Spotlight – Rebecca Montano, PhD, CRC, CMC, CCM, CDP
August 23, 2021
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Listen in to the thoughtful and detailed points Aging Focused at EveMar‘s Rebecca Montano brings to this discussion on care management, how she got into it, and how diversity and cultural sensitivity play for her, and future care managers. The post Member Spotlight – Rebecca Montano, PhD, CRC, CMC, CCM, CDP appeared first on Aging […]
Read The Rest →Is it time for the homecare industry to mandate vaccinations?
August 20, 2021
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I recently had a simple request from an elderly patient’s wife after her husband had a short stay in a rehabilitation facility. “I want the home health aide that comes to my house to be vaccinated,” she requested. Prior to my patient’s discharge from the sub-acute facility, the social worker sending out the referrals to the […]
Read The Rest →Spiders and Finances, Oh My!
August 18, 2021
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ALCA’s Corporate Partners are a vital part of the equation that makes the Aging Life Care Association as strong as it is. They offer advice and insights to members via our listserv to help members find solutions for their clients. And members feel confident choosing one for their clients’ needs because ALCA’s Corporate Partners also […]
Read The Rest →A Corporate Partner Shares The Value of Working With ALCA Members
August 11, 2021
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ALCA’s Corporate Partners are a vital part of the equation that makes the Aging Life Care Association as strong as it is. They offer advice and insights to members via our listserv to help members find solutions for their clients. And members feel confident choosing one for their clients’ needs because ALCA’s Corporate Partners also […]
Read The Rest →Hydration: How Much Water Should You Drink Every Day?
August 4, 2021
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Recent weather and above-average, record-breaking temperatures have me wondering if I drink enough liquid, especially water. The human adult body is approximately 55 to 60 percent water. Staying hydrated is essential to our health and helping our bodies function optimally. How does water function in our bodies? Regulates body temperature Lubricates joints Flushes body […]
Read The Rest →Founder’s Story: Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance
July 28, 2021
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At the very heart of Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance (PMD Alliance) is a deep desire to meet people where they are at in their movement disorder journey. We roll up our sleeves, hold your hand and remind you that you will not walk alone. Whether you’re someone living with a movement disorder, or a […]
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