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  • Dementia Diagnosis? Here’s How to Plan Ahead and Get Support
    by Laura Sanchez on 05/13/2025 at 7:36 pm

    Dementia Diagnosis Are Rising — Here’s How Aging Life Care Managers Are Helping Families Cope   As more families across the country face the reality of a dementia diagnosis, support from an Aging Life Care Manager® is becoming increasingly essential. According to a recent survey conducted by the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA), more than … Continue reading Dementia Diagnosis? Here’s How to Plan Ahead and Get Support → The post Dementia Diagnosis? Here’s How to Plan Ahead and Get Support appeared first on Aging Life Care Association.

  • Free ‘Ask an Aging Life Care Manager®’ Virtual Sessions in May
    by Laura Sanchez on 04/27/2025 at 5:57 pm

    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 Free ‘Ask an Aging Life Care Manager®’ Virtual Sessions in May → The post Free ‘Ask an Aging Life Care Manager®’ Virtual Sessions in May appeared first on Aging Life Care Association.

  • Words Matter
    by Laura Sanchez on 04/09/2025 at 6:22 pm

    Words Matter: Elevating Our Language, Elevating Our Profession By Mary Ann Buckley, LCSW-C Words can do so much. As a Social Worker with over 30 years of experience—primarily in the field of Aging Life Care management—I’ve accumulated countless thoughts and observations over the years. I’ve witnessed profound changes in our field and also identified areas … Continue reading Words Matter → The post Words Matter appeared first on Aging Life Care Association.

  • Top 10 Tips for Communicating with Loved Ones Living with Dementia – And How a Professional Aging Life Care Manager Can Help
    by Laura Sanchez on 03/25/2025 at 5:37 pm

    Communicating with a loved one who has dementia can be challenging. Dementia affects memory, language, and cognitive functions, making it hard for people to process and respond. However, with patience, empathy, and the right techniques, you can make conversations more positive and meaningful. A professional Aging Life Care Manager can also provide essential support, offering … Continue reading Top 10 Tips for Communicating with Loved Ones Living with Dementia – And How a Professional Aging Life Care Manager Can Help → The post Top 10 Tips for Communicating with Loved Ones Living with Dementia – And How a Professional Aging Life Care Manager Can Help appeared first on Aging Life Care Association.

  • Navigating the Future: Care Planning for Solo Aging
    by Laura Sanchez on 03/12/2025 at 9:36 pm

    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 Future: Care Planning for Solo Aging → The post Navigating the Future: Care Planning for Solo Aging appeared first on Aging Life Care Association.

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