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Falls: Prevention and What to Ask Your Older Loved One

WEBFalls 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 …

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What is Aging Life Care

WEBAging Life Care™, also known as geriatric care management, is a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults or others facing ongoing health …

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Six things you can do right now to prevent falls at home

WEBHere are some areas you can examine in your home right now to reduce the risk of falls at home. 1. Rugs, Mats, Carpets. You can start your home safety …

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WEBExplore insightful articles, expert advice, and valuable resources on aging, caregiving and care management at Aging Life Care Association's blog. From practical …

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Corona Virus: How Aging Life Care Managers® Can Help Families …

WEBAging Life Care Mangers® are specialized health & human service professionals advocating and directing the care of older adults and others facing …

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How to Overcome the Fear and Anxiety of Getting Old

WEBActually, a good Aging Life Care Professional™ can and does have solutions that will help alleviate fear and anxiety of getting old. Here are just a few ways an Aging …

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Tips for Keeping Seniors Safe During Severe Winter Weather

WEBKeep vehicles filled with gas and have tires checked for safety. Clear debris from downspouts and gutters. Have trees inspected and remove any dead limbs. Have …

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National Healthcare Decisions Day: More Than One Day

WEB“National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning. …

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What are the Stages of Dementia

WEBUnderstanding the Stages of Dementia Can Help You Provide Better Care by Heather Imhoff, MSW, LMSW, Aging Life Care Association™ Member . Dementia is a …

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Tips on Mask-wearing for People With Dementia

WEBCommunicating while wearing a mask is challenging for people without dementia, but for those talking to older adults with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, it can …

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Why I'm an Aging Life Care Professional®: Bobbi Kolonay, BSN, …

WEBWhy I’m an Aging Life Care Professional®: Bobbi Kolonay, BSN, MHRM, RN, CCM. August 16, 2017 Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, Barbara (Bobbi) …

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Caregivers Guide to Oral Care

WEBDr. Alisa Kaufman, a dentist specializing in geriatric care, shares her expertise to help caregivers become more confident in providing daily oral care to …

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Urinary Incontinence in Older Adults & Seniors

WEBIn older adults, incontinence may be caused by the following reasons: Reduced Mobility: If seniors are suffering from a specific condition, like arthritis, they …

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Preparing for Winter Weather with Older Loved Ones

WEBSafety. • Keep areas around space heaters clear. • Use space heaters with automatic shut-off. • Do not use gas stoves or ovens as a heating source. • Do not …

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National Aging Life Care™ Month Highlights Solution for …

WEBThe Aging Life Care Association® launched National Aging Life Care Month in May eleven years ago to raise awareness of a solution for families and caregivers …

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Slow Medicine Archives – Aging Life Care Association

WEBMiriam Zucker, LMSW, ACSW, C-ASWCM Many of life’s events involve food. From the grandest of celebrations to the smallest of gatherings, there is always a place for food.

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Solos: They Are Looking For You

WEBNo one knows how many solos age 55+ there are now or will be in the future, though preliminary estimates suggest this definition could apply to 23% to 30% of older …

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2020: The Aging Life Care Association® Celebrates Its 35th …

WEBThirty-five years ago a group of visionary women in eldercare created a profession and a professional association. Originally the National Association of Private …

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food Archives – Aging Life Care Association

WEBMiriam Zucker, LMSW, ACSW, C-ASWCM Many of life’s events involve food. From the grandest of celebrations to the smallest of gatherings, there is always a place for food.

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end of life Archives – Aging Life Care Association

WEBby Melissa L. Johnson, RN, BSN, MHA, CHPN, CCM – Aging Life Care Association® Member Palliative care and hospice care are both specialized healthcare models that …

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Age of Disruption Tour Archives – Aging Life Care Association

WEB“What we need is a radical reinterpretation of longevity that makes elders (and their needs) central to our collective pursuit of happiness and well-being.”

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