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...
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month and according to the Brain Injury Association of American, at least 5.3 million Americans live with Traumatic Brain Injury...
Managing the Death of a Parent – A Guide from the Experts in Aging Well
When we we talk about coping with the loss of a parent, most often it is in the context of dealing with life after...
Five Tips to Maintain an Aging Parent’s Independence at Home
Have you found yourself worried that something isn’t wrong with your aging parent, worried that you are overlooking a problem? Rather than wait for a...
Managing Crisis Situations: One Aging Life Care Professional’s Story
What happens when your aging father dies and you discover he’s been covering up your mother’s dementia and declining health? Add to that…you live...