Overwhelmed by the choices and decisions involved with caring for an aging loved one? Hit with an emergency and don’t know where to start? Or do you want to plan for your own senior years and make your own...

With temperatures already breaking 100° in parts of the country, the dog days of summer are here and it will only get hotter. This raises some concern for keeping safe and cool, especially among senior citizens. Aging adults, in...

Every now and then we pick up a book because someone recommended it or because it simply sounded intriguing. most of the time, it turns out to be an enjoyable experience. But, how often do we read a book...

Dr. Bill Thomas is an author, performer and international authority on geriatric medicine and eldercare from upstate New York. I had the privilege of hearing him speak about 7 or so years ago. it is as if it happened...

Every year our national association holds an annual conference. I can't even describe my level of excitement when I heard that New York City is our destination this year. I LOVE New York. however, as dedicated Aging Life Care Professionals, we...

Aging Life care professionals differ from patient advocates, senior advisors, senior navigators, and elder advocates. Aging life care professionals must meet stringent education, experience, and certification requirements. they are also required to adhere to strict code of ethics and...

March 9, 2016Aging Parents, Elder Abuse, Financialfraud, IRS, tax scams Being caught in tax scams can happen to anyone even though most of us think we’re too smart to get fleeced. Unfortunately, even the most cautious person can get ripped-off....

What is mindfulness and mindfulness practice? by Lucia McBee Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) offer a mind/body approach to health and healing that teaches coping skills for physical and emotional trials. It offers a shift from the conventional emphasis on curing to...

Top Tips for Medication Management for Seniors January 13, 2016Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Caregiving, Family Membersmedication management Multiple doctors, multiple medications, multiple pharmacies…all a common reality for many aging adults. But when medications are...

Every New Year is a an opportunity for a fresh start, a second chance, a new beginning. Regardless of how you shape and define your new start, it is definitely an exciting time to either reinvent yourself, your business,...