By Jennifer Crowley, RN, CLCP, CMC As we journey through life, planning for the future becomes an essential part of our well-being. For solo aging – individuals aging without a spouse, partner, or close family support –long-term care planning takes on added significance. Ensuring that your future needs are met and your wishes are honored … Continue reading Navigating the

By Jennifer Beach, LSW, MA, C-SWCM One very common challenge we all face as we age is accepting aging, how it affects every system in our bodies and the reality we will all likely need assistance and support at some point in our lives. Understanding ourselves and being aware of the changes we are going through as we age is

Written By Julie Rose, Aging Life Care Professional  Clutter not only affects a person’s quality of life but also poses significant safety risks, especially for seniors. Consider these questions for yourself or a loved one: Are living conditions cramped and disorganized with too much “stuff”? Is it difficult to move freely from room to room? … Continue reading Clutter Is

Being a caregiver for a person living with dementia can be lonely. Over time, friends and family may start to fade away or your involvement with the person in your care can become more time consuming. Your world can begin to feel small. Dementia caregiving can be overwhelming. As you encounter tricky situations, you might … Continue reading Dementia caregiving

By Jennifer Beach, LSW, MA, C-SWCM Rose is 90 and lives in a newly renovated assisted living memory care facility. It is beautiful, with  all the modern bells and whistles, from heated floors in her bathroom, spacious living quarters overlooking a lovely courtyard, and TV screens so big you feel like you’re in a movie theater. But what’s most important

Choosing housing for older adults can be tricky because of all the different nomenclature used. When clients call an Aging Life Care professional, they usually have no knowledge of how each type of housing differs, or worse, they think a nursing home is the only real option for their loved one.   Kira Reginato, an experienced … Continue reading Navigating Housing

Written By: Lonette Bolden-Smith, MA, BSN, RN, CMC Are you an adult in your 30’s ,40’s or 50’s and struggling with your home and working-life balance while tasked with taking care of an aging adult? Maybe you are in your 60’s and struggling to care for a parent in their 80’s or 90’s while trying … Continue reading The Sandwich

By Jennifer Beach, LSW, MA, C-SWCM Michelle was worried about her friend Jane, 57, a wife, mom and working professional. She had not been her usual self for the past two years. Michelle noticed many small changes in her friend. Jane had gained weight and stopped taking care of herself. For example, Jane, just like her mother, had a full

The fight over the last piece of pumpkin pie  may not be the only struggle this Thanksgiving. As families gather around the table, many will have the difficult conversations of how to care for mom or dad.  These conversations can be emotionally charged and test sibling bonds. How to Overcome & Manage Sibling Conflict with Aging … Continue reading Turkey with