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Preparing an Emergency Plan for Your Unique Needs

— Disasters such as hurricanes, floods, fires and other emergency situations are all too common these days. In fact, about 4 out of 5 Americans live in counties hit by weather events since 2007, according to disaster declaration data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). That illustrates how these events can impact nearly everyone and... Read More

Managing Caregiver Guilt

— Caring for a loved one can be immensely rewarding, but it can also bring about feelings of guilt, especially when caregivers believe they are falling short of their own expectations or those of others. Coping with caregiver guilt is important for both the caregiver’s well-being and the quality of care they provide. Here are some suggestions... Read More

Age is Merely a Number with Planning (and Some Luck)

— Which factors make the most difference to our quality of life as we age? What can we do to increase our overall happiness while increasing our ability to remain independent? As Aging Life Care Professionals®, we see a lot of different reactions to the aging experience. Aging is a very individual journey: we have some clients... Read More

AgeTech 101

— Nanobots, robotic surgeons, and regeneration pods are all examples of the futuristic healthcare ideas we’ve seen in science fiction movies. The future of healthcare is intriguing and entertaining in pop culture. While we don’t yet have the technology to re-grow limbs or diagnose all illnesses with a scan of an eye, some of these ideas... Read More

7 Helpful Tips for Helping Your Parents Downsize

— Are you taking on the insurmountable task of helping your parents downsize? As we age, we eventually need less space. But the task of moving your parents from a longtime family home (with years of stuff) to a retirement community, assisted living, or smaller home is time-consuming and overwhelming. Helping parents with this significant lifestyle... Read More

Can an 89-Year-Old Woman Take Charge of Her Own Life? You Bet.

— All too often, when clients begin working with us, they tell us they wish they’d contacted us sooner. I wish they did too! Our services are so flexible, ranging from something as simple as periodically checking in on a client to acting as a personal advocate by closely monitoring and participating in their daily activities... Read More

How Stepfamilies Can Navigate Eldercare Issues

— We all know The Brady Bunch, that perfectly blended family with six children (three girls, three boys), two parents, and a housekeeper. Did you ever wonder what happened when the kids grew up, the housekeeper left, and Mike and Carol Brady started needing eldercare? Caring for aging parents comes with many challenges for any family;... Read More

Protect Your Feet in Style This Summer

— What makes you think of summer? Warm weather, beaches, vacations and a lightweight wardrobe all give off summer vibes. We pack away our coats, trade heavy pants for shorts, and let our feet be free in sandals or flip flops. While flip flops seem like the quintessential summer shoe, that doesn’t mean they are the... Read More

Be An Aphasia-Friendly Communicator

— Many of us struggle to recall a certain word every now and then. But persistent difficulty with communication may lead to a diagnosis of a condition called aphasia. Aphasia Awareness month is in June, a great time to learn more about this condition and how it is treated. What is Aphasia? Aphasia is a communication... Read More

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – Respecting & Protecting Our Elders

— According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), one in ten seniors has been a victim of abuse. Only 4% of elder abuse is reported but the harm impacts the entire community. Health care and legal costs increase because of elder abuse, which impacts Medicare and Medicaid. Financial exploitation of seniors is estimated to be... Read More
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