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ALCA CE Webinar- Skin: The Outer Armor Join us to explore the functions of skin, conditions that occur as skin ages, key risk factors, prevention strategies, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in skin health. December 3, 2024 Register Today: https://ow.ly/OYga50Ue9gz #ALCATransforms #AgingLifeCare

Thanksgiving is a time for family — and sometimes — tough conversations about caring for aging parents. Sibling conflicts can make these discussions even harder, but they don’t have to. In our latest blog post, Debra Feldman, a former ALCA Board President, shares strategies to navigate these challenges, including: ?? Communicating effectively with neutral family meetings. ??? Setting realistic caregiving expectations for siblings. ?? Bringing in a professional facilitator like an Aging Life Care Professional?. ?? Planning ahead to ensure parents’ wishes are clear. Learn how to work together as a family during this holiday season. Read more and find an Aging Life Care Expert near you! #Thanksgiving #Caregiving #AgingParents #FamilySupport #AgingLifeCare #ALCATransforms https://lnkd.in/gyKjsxQ7

?? Exciting Updates from the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Conference in Seattle! ?? We had a fantastic time at this year’s GSA Conference. Dr. Carlisle’s team delivered a brilliant presentation about their research project with ALCA, sparking engaging questions and discussions. At our exhibit booth, Herbie Burgart, Jullie Gray, Kelsey Lovik, and several other volunteers represented ALCA, sharing their enthusiasm and expertise! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about ALCA. Your energy and curiosity inspire us to keep growing and making an impact. #GSA2024 #AgingLifeCare #FutureOfCareManagement

Check out this ALCA Partner Event with Center for Mental Health & Aging on December 6, 2024 from 9:00 am ET - 4:30 pm ET Navigate Death With Dignity and Medical Aid in Dying -- Explore the Pros and Cons of Aggressive Advance Directives in Dementia Care and Help Clients with Terminal Illness Find Peace and Meaning With End-of-Life Psychotherapy CE Credits: 6 Ethics CE Credits / 6 CMC Contact Hours Approved by: NACCM, ASWB, APA, NBCC, CAMFT Early Bird Discount: Save $40 (ends 11/22/24) FREE Bonus: 2 Additional CE Courses (1 CE Credit/CMC Contact hour each) - Differentiating Delirium, Dementia, Depression, and Psychosis - Dementia & Sexual Health: The Basics https://lnkd.in/guk9NMDr

After a life-altering car accident left 78-year-old Joseph Smoltz with a brain injury, his family faced overwhelming decisions to ensure he received the best possible care. That's when Aging Life Care Manager Susan Keating stepped in to help Joseph's son, Ken Smoltz, navigate a complex healthcare system. This story from The Wall Street Journal highlights the role that Aging Life Care Managers can play in helping families navigate difficult choices, advocate for necessary care, and work to ensure their loved ones' well-being. https://ow.ly/g46r50U6bQZ Honora Care Management & Consulting

ALCA honors Veterans today and every day - but especially today. We salute those who have served and continue to serve with courage and commitment. Your strength and dedication inspire us all. Thank you for your service. #VeteransDay

??? Listen to this inspiring episode featuring Kate Granigan, CEO of LifeCare Advocates and President of the Aging Life Care Association! In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, Kate and other experts discuss innovative products and services that make life easier for caregivers and their loved ones. From stress-reducing tools to care management tips, learn how to create balance, avoid burnout, and find support in caregiving. Tune in and celebrate the caregivers who make a difference every day! #NationalCaregiversMonth #CaregiverSupport #AgingLifeCare Boomer Tech Talk https://lnkd.in/gmn8y8k9

“People hold on to things for way too long in their pantries,” says Jennifer Szakaly, Aging Life Care Association Board Member and CEO of Caregiving Corner Care Management & Counseling. Decluttering will allow you to easily access kitchen utensils or needed food without reaching or searching for it. “A lot of injuries that happen in the kitchen are from people reaching for something that they shouldn't have been trying to reach for,” says Szakaly on AARP #AgingLifeCare #ALCATransforms #AgeInPlace https://lnkd.in/gjhFc-UE

As this article from Daily Caring points out, long-distance family caregivers who hire an Aging Life Care expert near their older loved one gain "added peace of mind that a knowledgeable professional is there to look out for their best interests." https://lnkd.in/gc6XUtH #AgingLifeCare #GeriatricCareManager Aging Life Care Association?

Congratulations to the Aging Life Care Association Mid-Atlantic Chapter on a wonderful Chapter Conference! Thank you to all the volunteers who made it happen, speakers and presenters who shared their wisdom, and of course, all attendees for a great and engaging event! Three cheers for Conference Co-Chairs Mary Ann Buckley and Colleen Duewel, MPH!!! And a HUGE ROUND OF APPLAUSE for Steve Gurney of Positive Aging Community, who was awarded the Community Network Champion Award! #AgingLifeCare #ALCATransforms