A study by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health calls family and unpaid caregivers the “invisible workforce” of the health care system. Published in...
What Aging Parents Want Their Children to Remember
The caregiving role reversal for aging parents and adult children is never easy. As an Aging Life Care™ Specialist, I have watched this transition...
How to Age in Place
Do you want to age in place? In this free eBook from the Aging Life Care Association™, you will learn how you can plan...
Get Help Navigating Nursing Home Care
Moving to a long-term care facility or nursing home can be a shock to an individual and to the family. And you’ve probably figured...
Special Needs Children and the Aging Parent
Having an adult child with “special needs,” and planning ahead for his or her care, is a concern for parents throughout the child’s lifespan....
Pets and Aging Adults
Aging Life Care Specialists look beyond the typical definitions of family support system, recognizing that pets often bring their client needed love and companionship. For...
How to Cope with a Parkinson’s Diagnosis
Receiving the diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease was the first major hurdle. Now, you are faced with another obstacle course as you plan for a...
Aging Adults and Suicide Risk
In 2013, the second highest rate of suicide occurred in those 85 years and older. It is difficult to imagine that your aging loved...
Journal of Aging Life Care – Summer 2016
In this recent issue of the Journal of Aging Life Care, thought leaders and experts reflect on the topics covered by the 2015 White...
Tips for Traveling with an Aging Adult
When deciding to travel, age should not get in the way of taking a trip. One’s health must be considered, yes, but the decision...