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Virginia Tech Study Finds Aging Life Care Managers® Deliver Critical Support, Trust, and Peace of Mind to Families Navigating Aging and Caregiving /PRNewswire/ -- A recent national study by researchers at Virginia Tech confirms the significant impact Aging Life Care Managers® have on families and older...

Loneliness in Older Adults: Challenges and Remedies Feelings of loneliness as we age can affect our health, but innovative solutions can foster new social connections.

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Loneliness in Older Adults: Challenges and Remedies Feelings of loneliness as we age can affect our health, but innovative solutions can foster new social connections.

Our care managers can help you navigate these challenges. Call us for a consultation.

Navigating the Future: Care Planning for Solo Aging Solo aging presents unique challenges, but with proactive planning, you can create a secure and fulfilling future.

This is an important article for all adults to read to understand the basics of estate planning and why it is so important to act. Declining to plan only creates a morass for loved ones down the road. Our care managers can help open conversations and refer to appropriate legal counsel.

Estate Plan Crisis: What To Do When Your Parents Won't Communicate André is the oldest of four siblings, facing a responsibility none of them want, with little information from their parents

Here's some great info on how to communicate with your health provider. Our care management staff can also accompany clients to appointment as an advocate and second set of eyes and ears. Contact us to find our more.

Clear, Accessible Information is Key to Better Health Tips for who and what to ask when it comes to your medical visits

Our care managers can help you navigate these difficult conversations.

Thanksgiving is a time for family — and sometimes — tough conversations about caring for aging parents. Sibling conflicts can make these discussions even harder, but they don’t have to.
In our latest blog post, Debra Feldman, a former ALCA Board President, shares strategies to navigate these challenges, including:
💬 Communicating effectively with neutral family meetings.
🗣️ Setting realistic caregiving expectations for siblings.
💼 Bringing in a professional facilitator like an Aging Life Care Professional™.
📝 Planning ahead to ensure parents’ wishes are clear.

Learn how to work together as a family during this holiday season. Read more and find an Aging Life Care Expert near you!



https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/turkey-with-a-side-of-sibling-conflict/

Our friends at Traditions Home Care posted this interesting piece on "Why People With Dementia Hide Things." This can be very frustrating for both the individual and the caregivers.

https://www.traditionshhs.com/help-for-this-difficult-dementia-behavior-hiding-objects #:~:text=We%E2%80%99ve%20all%20experienced,in%20unusual%20places.

Thank you to ALCA and our colleague, Ginger Jones, for this post on aging in place. Our caremanagers can help you and your family explore options.

🌟 New on the ALCA Blog! 🌟

Helping seniors age in place requires a thoughtful approach to identifying and addressing functional issues in the home. Our latest post - from ALCA Member Ginger Jones - explores practical solutions to common challenges, so older adults can continue to live safely and comfortably in the place they love most. 💚🏡

Discover tips and strategies that make a difference. Read the full post here: https://ow.ly/Yl4c50TYjjf

Assessing the safety of drivers as they age and alternatives to driving are two of the biggest issues that families face. Our staff can help families develop approaches and options.

‘You can no longer drive, and good luck’: Figuring out how long it’s safe to drive has become the third rail of aging - The Boston Globe As the proportion of fatal crashes involving older drivers rises, two new studies underscore significant challenges ahead.

Great blog post from Aging Life Care Association and Lisa Kaufman.

Caregiver Guide: Do's and Don'ts for Engaging Loved Ones with Cognitive Decline Caregiver Guide: Do's and Don'ts for Engaging Loved Ones with Cognitive Decline. Best practices to help your loved one.

Our clients often live with older pets. Here is an interesting article about making a home safe for both of them.

Aging Together: How to Make a Home Safer for Aging Pets From flooring to feeding, these fixes may help you and your older pet age in place