By HomeCare Assistance, ALCA Corporate Partner As our family members and friends reach their later years in life we glean the opportunity to slow...
An Aging Life Care Specialist, Her Client, and a Cup of Tea
An Aging Life Care Specialist, Her Client, and a Cup of Tea by Miriam Zucker, LMSW, ACSW, C-ASWCM As Aging Life Care Specialists, much has...
This Valentine’s Day, Look for the “Sweetness” in Caregiving
By Lisa Laney, MSW, CMC “My mama always said, life is like a box of chocolates…” This line from Forrest Gump chimes a bell to...
How Do You Know It’s Dementia When Dad Can Still Do the Crossword?
By Deborah Liss Fins, LICSW, ACSW, CMC The onset of early dementia is not always obvious. Especially when your loved one is smart and can...
6 Ways to Make Traveling with Older Adults Smooth Sailing
The beginning of the year is the perfect time to start mapping out vacation and travel plans for the coming months. Just because someone’s...
5 Tips for Planning for the Future When a Parent Is Still Healthy
It’s easy to put off planning for a parent or loved one’s care when that person is still healthy and able to care for...
Last Minute (But Thoughtful) Gift Ideas for the Older Adult
The last few shopping days are here and you’ve found yourself stuck thinking about what to give that special elder in your life. Here...
Be Prepared: Making a Plan for Winter Weather
2017 has been the year of severe weather , and this winter may bring with it snow, freezing temperatures, ice, or heavy rains. All...
Making the Most of the Holidays When a Loved One Has Dementia
Celebrating the Holidays with Dementia by Lisa Mayfield, MA, LMHC, GMHS, CMC, Principal, Fellow Certified Care Manager The holidays can often be a time...
Make the Most of Holiday Visits: What to Look for When Visiting Aging Adults
Holidays are occasions that many of us spend with family, whether we live down the block or across the country. For those with aging...