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Category: Posts
15
Jul
Adult Children
Monday, March 28, 2011 As a Geriatric Care Manager, I am usually called into a case when there is a family crisis–an illness, death in the family or other problem. The best way to avoid chaotic situations is to plan ahead when everyone is in good health and able to make sound decisions. For Adult…
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Jul
Conversations with your Parents
Saturday, April 2, 2011 Keep in mind as you begin the dialogue with your parents about future planning that it is a process and as such will have bumps in the road, starts, stops and finally an agreed upon outcome. If you have siblings and that communication is a problem, it is a wise investment…
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Jul
How do the Parents React
Thursday, April 7, 2011 The siblings have decided that they would like to discuss their plan with their mother because they believe that she will be receptive and has indicated that she is ready for a lifestyle change. She can provide assistance in framing the conversation and supporting the Adult Children. What is the main…
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Jul
Today is the White House Conference on Aging
A Look at the 2015 White House Conference on Aging and Regional Forums from ALCA Public Policy Committee Chair by Frank E. Baskin, LICSW, C-ASWCM – Aging Life Care Association™ Member and Public Policy Committee Chair HISTORY About every ten years (beginning in 1961) the White House organizes a conference on aging (#WHCOA). People…
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Jul
White House Conference on Aging
White House Conference on Aging Monday, July 13th 10:00am – 4:30pm ET The TENTATIVE agenda for July 13 is (all times are ET): 10:00 AM – 12:20 PM: Welcome; Opening Panels on Caregiving and Financial Security *President Obama is scheduled to address the conference during this period 12:20 PM -1:20 PM: Lunch Break 1:20…
09
Jul
Aging in Place? Aging Life Care Professionals™ Help Keep You Home and Out of the Hospital
Like many of her colleagues, Anne Sansevero, RN, AGNP, MA, CCM of New York, New York works with clients that are aging in place, at their home. Anne’s specialty is helping clients with neurological issues, such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, or stroke. As Anne shares here, it is her focus as an Aging…
08
Jul
Four Things Every Financial Manager Must Know When Advising Aging Adults
by Phyllis Mensh Brostoff, CISW, CMC – Aging Life Care Association™ Member and Fellow of the Leadership Academy 1. Long-term care is expensive, and there is a confusing maze of options when it comes to in-home and residential care. Financial managers must know the costs of long term care, in order to provide relevant guidance…
03
Jul
Slow Medicine for Elders: A Special Webinar Event
by Suzanne Modigliani, LICSW, CMC – Aging Life Care Association™ Member and Fellow of the Leadership Academy Taking a Closer Look at the Philosophy of “Slow Medicine” and the Role of the Aging Life Care™ Manager Aging adults and their family members often find themselves overwhelmed by options and choices for their medical care.…