September is World Alzheimer’s Month

As the world recognizes World Alzheimer’s Month during September, the ALCA blog will feature posts related to Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia and other cognitive impairments.  But first, Alzheimer’s Disease International shares these facts about Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Worried About Your Memory?  Could it be Dementia? Is it Alzheimer’s? by Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, Aging Life Care … Continue reading September is …

Fall Risk Among Aging Adults

6 Surprising Signs Your Loved One May Be at Risk for a Fall By Claudia Fine, LCSW, MPH, CMC, CCM – Aging Life Care Association™ Member and Fellow of the Leadership Academy   When it comes to evaluating whether a loved one could be at risk of falling, you may not be able to count … Continue reading Fall Risk …

What Parents Want Their Adult Children to Know

By Miriam Zucker, LMSW, C-ASWCM – Aging Life Care Association™ Member   The caregiving role reversal for aging parents and adult children is never easy. As an Aging Life Care™ Specialist, I have watched this transition happen in a variety of scenarios all with a  different set of circumstances. But through them all, there is … Continue reading What Parents …