Survey Reveals Families Wait for a Crisis Before Seeking Senior Care Help When it comes to planning for senior care, most families are waiting until it’s too late. A new survey conducted by the Aging Life Care Association® – New England Chapter reveals that the majority of families don’t reach out for professional guidance until a … Continue reading The Hidden

By Jennifer Beach, LSW, MA, C-SWCM A term that is widely used with individuals with dementia is “sundowning.” Oftentimes, families, care providers and doctors think this is a typical part of dementia and there is not a whole lot that can be done about it. Sundowning refers to a group of symptoms where individuals with dementia experience increased confusion, agitation,

Written by Barbara Levison, MA, MSW, CMC, Aging Life Care Manager Being There: Advocating for Comfort and Dignity at the End of Life When it’s time to choose hospice care for a loved one, families are often focused on one thing: reducing suffering and pain. For long distance caregivers, this can be especially difficult, worrying … Continue reading Being There:

By Jenny Reynolds, MSW, LCSW, CMC Joining a loved one at a doctor’s appointment can feel tricky. You want to help without taking over. Here are five things not to do so your loved one stays at the center of the conversation.     Top 5 Things NOT to do when Advocating for a Loved One … Continue reading Advocating the

By Jennifer Beach, LSW, MA, C-SWCM Mary is exhausted. She has been stopping by her mother’s home almost daily for the past two months. Last week, her mom had a UTI (urinary tract infection) and ended up spending two nights in the hospital. She was very confused, dehydrated and had a fever from the infection.  She was treated with antibiotics, stabilized

When the health and well-being of an aging loved one becomes increasingly complex, families often turn to an Aging Life Care Manager® (sometimes called geriatric care managers) for expert guidance. But how do you know you’re hiring someone truly qualified to manage the challenges of aging? One key indicator is professional certification. In this post, … Continue reading Why Certification

Caring for an aging parent or loved one can feel overwhelming. Just as you might hire an attorney for legal matters or a CPA for tax preparation, families can turn to an Aging Life Care Professional (also known as a geriatric care manager) to help navigate the often-complicated world of long-term care. Aging Life Care Professionals … Continue reading Help for

By Jennifer Beach, LSW, MA, C-SWCM I remember my mom telling us as kids, “Go outside; it’s good for you.” I think she not only wanted us out of the house, but also knew the benefits it would bring us (and her).  Spending time outdoors, even in the cold, misting rain and warm sunshine, was something my mom — and

If you are in the health and human service fields and looking for a career where you make a difference in people’s lives, stop here and watch this video. Aging Life Care Management is a fast-growing, in-demand profession where your guidance can lead families to the actions and decisions that ensure quality care and an … Continue reading Is a