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…
Many aging adults suffer psychological stress and disorders during the final aging years including depression and anxiety, grief from loss of a loved one, changes in physical conditions and friends, loneliness, fear and sadness. Adult children often need help in learning how to effectively communicate with their aging parent, coordinate/manage family members around care and…
Many aging adults reside in New York City alone with family members living in distant cities who are unaware of their actual everyday realities. Neighbors are often the first to see behaviors and activities that suggest a person may be unsafe, at risk, or potentially destructive. These issues often become the responsibility of the co-op board/residence…
November is a month to honor family caregivers and the contributions they make to our society. In the United States, 90 million family caregivers fulfill a vital role on the care team of a family member according to the Caregiver Action Network – the organization behind National Family Caregivers Month. Throughout the month, the Aging Life Care…
Aging Life Care Professionals™ on End-of-Life Planning Aging Life Care Professionals™ not only work to ensure quality of care and an optimal life for their clients, but they also help clients plan for the end of life. During the 2015 Aging Life Care Association™ (ALCA) Annual Conference, Member Lisa Laney, MSW, CMC of Asheville, NC shared…
Caregiving can be physically and emotionally draining, so as a caregiver it is crucial that you care for yourself first in order to prevent burnout. Read on to learn ways to access help so that you can avoid feeling overwhelmed or burned-out. Help! I’m An Overwhelmed Caregiver. What Are My Options? By Claudia Fine, LCSW, MPH,…
Not all in-home care agencies provide the same services. Here are some important questions to ask before you hire an agency to care for you or your loved one. Danger Signs When Choosing a Caregiver by Richard Bitner – Aging Life Care Assoication™ Corporate Partner Investigating in-home care agencies can be nerve racking. You…
Caregiving for an aging loved one isn’t all doom and gloom. The rewards of caregiving are real, but so are the hidden costs. by Jullie Gray, MSW, LICSW, CMC – Aging Life Care Association™ Member and Fellow of the Leadership Academy Over the weekend, U.S.News & World Report ran a story – How to…
During the first full week of October, the National Alliance on Mental Illness and participants across the country are bringing awareness to mental illness. Mental Illness Awareness Week: October 4 – 10, 2015 By Deborah Liss Fins, MSSW, LICSW, CMC, Aging Life Care Association™ Member and Fellow of the Leadership Academy It’s a sobering fact:…
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…