Meet ALCA member Julia Torres-Hernandez, C-ASWCM, LMSW an Aging Life Care Manager and her long career before joining the CaringPeople practice.     Source: Aging Life Care Blog

By: Jennifer Beach, LSW, MA, C-SWCM Mrs. Smith is 87 years old and lives in an Assisted Living Memory Care center. Janet, her daughter, frequently gets calls from the facility, letting her know that her mom “refuses” to take a shower. Janet is not surprised, as she recalls the changes in her mother’s hygiene and grooming in past years when her

Like in the childhood game, “telephone,” the first call came from the neighbor across the street, who called the son in Pennsylvania who, in turn, called his sister in Maine, who, in turn, called me, the eldercare consultant in New Rochelle, New York. The town their mother, and I, called home. It seems the neighbor across the street observed their

Listen in to the thoughtful and detailed points Aging Focused at EveMar‘s Rebecca Montano brings to this discussion on care management, how she got into it, and how diversity and cultural sensitivity play for her, and future care managers. Source: Aging Life Care Blog

I recently had a simple request from an elderly patient’s wife after her husband had a short stay in a rehabilitation facility. “I want the home health aide that comes to my house to be vaccinated,” she requested. Prior to my patient’s discharge from the sub-acute facility, the social worker sending out the referrals to the home care agencies was made

By: Jennifer Beach, LSW, MA, C-SWCM More than 10,000 people turn 65 every day in the United States. For some, assisted living and long-term care eventually may be required but for many, staying at home will continue to be an option. Aging in your own home can provide many benefits including comfort, stability and contentment. Everyone has their own reasons

ALCA’s Corporate Partners are a vital part of the equation that makes the Aging Life Care Association as strong as it is. They offer advice and insights to members via our listserv to help members find solutions for their clients. And members feel confident choosing one for their clients’ needs because ALCA’s Corporate Partners also adhere to a Standards of

ALCA’s Corporate Partners are a vital part of the equation that makes the Aging Life Care Association as strong as it is. They offer advice and insights to members via our listserv to help members find solutions for their clients. And members feel confident choosing one for their clients’ needs because ALCA’s Corporate Partners also adhere to a Standards of

Recent weather and above-average, record-breaking temperatures have me wondering if I drink enough liquid, especially water. The human adult body is approximately 55 to 60 percent water. Staying hydrated is essential to our health and helping our bodies function optimally.   How does water function in our bodies? Regulates body temperature Lubricates joints Flushes body waste Nourishes brain and spinal