Caregivers Guide to Oral Care for Dentures
Dr. Alisa Kauffman, a dentist specializing in geriatric care, shares her expertise to help caregivers become more confident in providing daily oral care to seniors — whether by brushing, flossing and...
View ArticleHOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE – UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE
by Melissa L. Johnson, RN, BSN, MHA, CHPN, CCM – Aging Life Care Association® Member Palliative care and hospice care are both specialized healthcare models that focus on palliation, or relief of...
View ArticleThe Aging Life Care Association® offering free info sessions for National...
Aging Life Care Managers® offer a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults, dependent adults, and others facing ongoing health challenges. Sometimes called geriatric care...
View ArticleTips for Helping a Loved One Adjust to Assisted Living
Do you have a senior loved one who needs more resources, time, and care with daily activities than you alone can provide? Are you considering moving them to an assisted living community? These are...
View ArticleKeeping Older Adults Safe in the Heat
Summer is in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere. Weather extremes are increasing, with hotter temps a concern for large swathes of the U.S. At the same time, the U.S. population is older than ever...
View ArticleTips for Checking on Aging Loved Ones during Holidays
Whether you live down the block or across the country, holiday visits are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your aging loved one and their surroundings. Take time to observe any changes in...
View ArticleCelebrating the Holidays with Alzheimer’s or other Dementia
The holidays can often be a time filled with high expectations, requiring lots of energy and engagement in non-stop activities. For the individuals and families living with Alzheimer’s or other...
View ArticlePreparing for Winter Weather with Older Loved Ones
Severe winter weather is descending across the United States, which greatly impacts the safety and well-being of the elderly, especially when the weather event is unexpected or comes fast. Here are...
View ArticleFalls: Prevention and What to Ask Your Older Loved One
Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal, trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. For many elders who have a fall, this is often the beginning...
View ArticleSurvey Finds Increase of Loneliness Post Pandemic
In a recent survey of Aging Life Care Managers®, 86% responded seeing an increase in loneliness among clients post COVID – with 46% seeing this increase within the last two years. Professionals share...
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