Free “Ask an Aging Life Care Manager” virtual sessions to be held most Fridays in May to celebrate National Aging Life Care™ Month and Older Americans Month. Participants can ask professional Aging Life Care Managers® their questions about aging and care planning. Registration is necessary and is on a first come, first served basis at … Continue reading Unlock Expert

By Jennifer Beach, LSW, MA, C-SWCM Sarah was looking forward to a special afternoon with her mother to celebrate their birthday month. Both were born in April and having lunch together has become a tradition. Sarah was a bit worried about her mother not having any “accidents” while they were out. Her mother has always been so particular about her

By Jennifer Beach, LSW, MA, C-SWCM All of us are likely aware or have heard, read and/or see the increasing number of people who suffer from complex, chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, dementia, and autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis. The number of individuals with comorbidities (when a person has more than one disease or condition at the same

By Jennifer Beach, LSW, MA, C-SWCM I have had a very good friend for a long time, and I’m in awe of her. A full-time caregiver for her mother, she works part-time, has interests she maintains, and many genuine friendships—not acquaintances—true friends. She makes connections and invests in her friendships. Missing Making friends as we get older is not easy

In a recent survey of Aging Life Care Managers®, 86% responded seeing an increase in loneliness among clients post COVID – with 46% seeing this increase within the last two years. Professionals share ways they are combatting loneliness and isolation among their clients.   Aging Life Care Managers® Can Help Offset Loneliness and Subsequent Issues  … Continue reading Survey Finds

By Jennifer Beach, LSW, MA, C-SWCM On her way home from work, Cindy stopped to say hello to her mom and see how her day was going. Her mom had moved into an assisted living apartment about 10 months prior. It has been a big adjustment for her 84-year-old mother. Her mom is slowly starting to settle in and has

Falls 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 have a fall, this is often the beginning of a deleterious cascade of ill health that will lead to trauma, hospitalization, decreased mobility, depression, and in some cases, even death. … Continue reading Falls: Prevention

By Jennifer Beach, LSW, MA, C-SWCM For the last several years, I have been watching, listening and talking to people between the ages of 50 and 103 about growing older. Nearly everyone I run into—clients, friends, family, colleagues, acquaintances, strangers in the grocery store and doctor’s office, you name it—I’m listening and interested in how they view aging. Here’s what

By Jennifer Beach, LSW, MA, C-SWCM If you are caring for a loved one or handling a variety of challenging situations including health concerns, finances, how to prepare for the unknown future, all those “what if’s,” stress and anxiety can creep in and make it difficult to just get through the day.hen was All of us have likely experienced periods