No matter the level of one’s memory loss, stage of Alzheimer’s disease, or type of dementia, human connection and communication is important to overall...
Beat the Heat: Summer Safety Tips for Aging Adults
With temperatures already breaking 100° in parts of the country, the dog days of summer are here and it will only get hotter. This...
Summer Self-Care: Resources to Take a Caregiving Break
When you are responsible for the care of an aging loved one, a summer vacation or weekend getaway may seem impossible or out-of-reach. Questions...
8 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Developing Dementia
Your genetics do not have to be the final word on your brain’s health. Through small, easy lifestyle changes, you can reduce your risk...
Observe, Recognize, Prevent: 7 Common Myths About Elder Abuse
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched in 2006 on June 15th by the World Health Organization. Elder abuse is one of the most overlooked...
Ten Things Everyone Should Do At Retirement
When asked for their best piece of advice, Aging Life Care Professionals are quick to respond: “Be prepared,” “Make a plan for aging,” “Don’t...
Alcohol and Dementia: Critical Lessons from USA and South Africa
As the experts in aging well, Aging Life Care Professionals® help families cope with and manage a variety of age-related challenges such as alcohol...
May is National Aging Life Care Month
Aging Life Care Professionals Kick-Off Aging Life Care Month During 33rd Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas The Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) –...
Aging Life Care Association’s Amy O’Rourke Featured in #ElderCareChat Discussion on How Families Can Prepare for Aging as Guest Expe
Don’t Wait for a Crisis to Strike – Top Tips to Prepare for Aging Aging Life Care Association® was honored to join last week’s...
Sibling Rivalry and Aging Parents: 5 Tips to Keep the Peace
Often when adult siblings receive a crisis alert that elderly Mom or Dad is sick, it is common for old roles and competitiveness to...