Receiving the diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease was the first major hurdle. Now, you are faced with another obstacle course as you plan for a life with Parkinson’s. Here are four tips for managing the road ahead. So, It’s Parkinson’s…Now What? Four Tips for Managing the Road Ahead by Lisa Laney, MSW, CMC – Aging Life Care Association™ Member …
Aging Adults and Suicide Risk
In 2013, the second highest rate of suicide occurred in those 85 years and older. It is difficult to imagine that your aging loved one may be contemplating suicide, but the aging process can bring on depression and a sense of hopelessness that may prompt suicidal thoughts. As we mark September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, take a moment to …
Journal of Aging Life Care – Summer 2016
In this recent issue of the Journal of Aging Life Care, thought leaders and experts reflect on the topics covered by the 2015 White House Conference on Aging and discuss the ways to move and shape dialogue forward. Journal of Aging Life Care™ Takes a Look at The White House Conference on Aging One Year Later by Jennifer E. Voorlas, …