Aging Wisdom?

Wisdom Wednesday: we revisit an evergreen topic as we head into the holiday season: Family Dynamics and Managing Care. It’s natural for disagreements to occur, even in families with strong functional relationships. Here are some tips on how to sooth tension and move forward. https://lnkd.in/gyW6JXkG

Join our colleague Nicole Amico Kane, MSW, LICSW, CMC on Monday, December 9, from 1:00 - 2:00 PM at the SNO-VALLEY SENIOR CENTER, 4610 Stephens Ave, Carnation, WA, for her informative and resource-rich presentation: "Understanding Dementia: What's normal brain aging and what's not?" RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gq2t3Etk Thanks for Aegis Living Marymoor and Redmond for sponsoring this program.

This month's staff spotlight shines on our colleague Holly Bauersfeld, Program Coordinator, and how she helps others live well, care well, and age well. https://lnkd.in/gY_KXhUB

This week's CMC Spotlight is our own Nicole Amico Kane, MSW, LICSW, CMC, Director of Care Management! At Aging Wisdom, all our Care Managers are Certified Care Managers, which ensures that they are qualified to perform the full range of care management tasks through a validated, standardized examination. All CMC Candidates must meet rigorous education, experience, and supervision requirements to qualify for the exam. Candidates are tested on the five domains unique to care management. The test is administered by an independent testing company. In order to maintain certification, CMCs are required to participate in continuing education and professional development. Certification is renewed every three years to ensure that Care Managers are practicing at the highest professional level. National Academy of Certified Care Managers - NACCM

From the Wisdom Wednesday vault: What is an Aging Life Care Professional (aka Care Manager)? https://lnkd.in/gxHU8wra

Join us in congratulating our colleagues Tamara Sandygren, Seton FitzMacken, and Kate Kim for achieving CMC certification from the National Academy of Certified Care Managers (NACCM). We are proud of these incredible Aging Life Care professionals! CMC certification promotes the delivery of safe and effective care management services in any practice setting, by: 1. Establishing standards of experience and knowledge required for the competent, ethical practice of care management. 2. Formally recognizing those individuals who meet the eligibility requirements of the National Academy of Certified Care Managers and pass the validated and standardized Care Manager Certification Examination. 3. Encouraging ongoing professional education and training of individuals engaged in care management. 4. Educating allied health professionals, employers, and consumers to help them make informed decisions when evaluating the skills and qualifications of a care manager.

Next Bellevue Memory Cafe is tomorrow! Tuesday, November 19, 2:00-3:30 pm at ??Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria , 15600 NE 8th Street, Ste J1, Bellevue, WA Entertainment this Month: The Amazing CC The Cafe will be rocking with a special guest! She is such an experienced, talented singer??and keyboard player??. CC is “high spirited” and has a huge heart and repertoire. The Bellevue Memory Café is a monthly gathering for individuals living with memory loss and their loved ones. No judgment. No expectations. Just companionship, good food, music and fun!?? Cost: No cost except for food ordered and drink purchased. Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages. For questions or more information, contact: Barb at [email protected] To Learn more about Momentia and other social engagement programs for people living with memory loss & their loved ones, visit: https://lnkd.in/gS5PQRHT

There is transformative power in choosing to embrace methods of communication that may be differently or newly utilized by an individual living with dementia. Rather than encouraging someone to assimilate to our communication expectations, we can embrace how individuals express connection in the moment. https://lnkd.in/gNkdVA2k

Salem, Jo, Samantha, and Katie from our Creative Engagement team facilitated a nature prints activity for family care partners and care receivers at yesterday’s Caregiver Appreciation forum sponsored by Sound Generations. The annual event was held at the Museum of Flight and offered a day of community, conversation, creativity, & self-care. You can learn more about our Creative Engagement program here: https://lnkd.in/gJbnMg6r

"Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love." ~ Lao Tzu ??We approach every day as World Kindness Day ?? What is your favorite way to show and share kindness in your world? #WorldKindnessDay #CareWell #LiveWell