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An Alzheimer's diagnosis for your loved one may come as a shock, but you and your family can handle the news! Read our blog to learn more about how to help your senior feel loved and supported in this new chapter of life.

Alzheimer's Diagnosis | Senior Care Options How can you and your family adjust when a loved one receives an Alzheimer's diagnosis? Our tips can help you support your senior to maintain quality of life.

Funeral planning with seniors can be a complex subject to discuss, but it’s a worthwhile conversation you should not avoid. Please read our blog to learn what to consider and why it matters.

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Some caregivers find it challenging to dress aging people, especially if they wear the same clothes they used to when they were independent. Learn more about adaptive clothing for seniors and how it can make changing clothes easier and more dignified. Read our blog here:

Adaptive Clothing for Seniors | Senior Care Options Are you or a caregiver struggling to change the clothes of your aging loved one? Adaptive clothing for seniors allows for better hygiene and more dignity.

How do you know if it’s time for hospice? While making this decision is intensely personal, it can provide comfort for your elderly loved one whose quality of life has declined. Please read our blog to learn what signs indicate a hospice evaluation may be an option.
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We are hiring! If you are tired of the healthcare bureaucracy and are a self starter looking for a meaningful change with benefits and flexibility, Please reach out to me! Bachelors or Masters in a Health-related field is a must!

Please consider joining in on this End of Life Q&A (including yours truly!)

PROGNOSIS: notes on living - Atlanta Film Festival Panel Discussion WHAT WOULD YOU DO? INELDA hosts a FREE VIRTUAL COMMUNITY CONVERSATION Featuring Atlanta Film Festival Documentary PROGNOSIS: notes on living Sunday, May

I am so incredibly honored to be recognized by my amazing colleagues! 💗

Is your elderly loved one experiencing a decline in physical or mental health? Even with family support, you may not know what to do when seniors refuse help. Read our blog for tips to work around a willful loved one who does not cooperate with caregiving.

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Russ Thornton shared this beautiful article about Death Doulas. It’s worth a read.

Death Doulas Used to Be Rare. The COVID-19 Pandemic Changed That Death Doulas say demand for their services has soared during the pandemic as many people face end-of-life issues

I love this so much, thank you Laura Jalbert!

93-year-old's obsession with the Hokey Pokey culminates in flash mob Phyllis Brinkerhoff is obsessed with the Hokey Pokey. She talks constantly about it to her neighbors. So they surprised her with a flash mob for her birthday...

This time of year, many families are considering the transition to assisted living for their loved ones. Please read our blog for tips to take away the stress and help your senior adjust.
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Yale Study Finds Elevated Su***de Risk for Older Adults Diagnosed With Dementia Adults over age 65 who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia are more than twice as likely to die from su***de compared to older adults

Here is why you need an Aging Life Care Manager!

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Aging Life Care Association Home Aging Life Care™, also known as geriatric care management, is a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults or others facing ongoing health challenges. Working with families, the expertise of Aging Life Care Professionals provides the answers at a time of uncertainty.

Have you used telemedicine for seniors instead of scheduling an in-person doctor’s visit? This virtual tool is another option you can use to manage your loved one’s medical care. Read our blog to learn more about the benefits of telehealth.
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Medicare open enrollment takes place every year between October 15 and December 7. Do you need more information to help your loved one choose the right plan? Read our blog to learn how important understanding Medicare is before you make your decision. https://bit.ly/3GG4u8z

SeniorCare Options is looking for Care Managers! If you want to work for a stellar team, one which has your back, with a goal of making a real difference in the lives of elders... please contact me at: [email protected]
PT position in Cobb Co, current healthcare credentials at a Master's level, case management experience preferred.

Fall prevention is essential for the health and wellbeing of your loved one. While home modifications are important, so is physical therapy for seniors. Learn why when you read our blog, just in time for National Fall Prevention Day.

Physical Therapy for Seniors | Senior Care Options Physical therapy for seniors is often only prescribed after hospitalization, surgery, or injury, but it is also a valuable tool for fall prevention.

Seniors with hearing loss do not always understand the benefits of wearing hearing aids, but they can make a huge difference in wellbeing. Please read our blog to learn more about overcoming the stigma and seeking treatment. https://bit.ly/3kLASwb

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If the air quality this time of year seems poor, it is not your imagination. Wildfires are causing problems throughout the country. Read our blog to learn more about the importance of air quality for seniors and how it can impact their health.

Air Quality for Seniors | Senior Care Options Do you pay attention to the air quality report? If your loved one has a respiratory condition, you should. Poor air quality for seniors can cause significant problems for their health.

Want ideas to help your loved one maintain mental acuity? Please read our blog to learn tips for boosting brain health for you and your senior. Spoiler alert: some of them are fun activities you can enjoy together.
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This is beautiful!

Married Couple Has Second Wedding After Husband With Alzheimer’s Proposes to Wife Again Lisa Marshall said she knew her husband could forget who she was at the ceremony, but she doesn’t “need a label, like a wife, or nicknames he used to call me.”

Have a happy and safe Memorial Day from all of us at the Aging Life Care Association.

Success isn't about the end result; it's about what you learn along the way.
Vera Wang,
fashion designer

Have a peaceful weekend!

Have you and your loved one put off a move to a senior residential community because the idea of cleaning out the family home is too overwhelming? Read our blog to learn more about senior moving managers and how they can be a godsend for any family facing this challenge.

Understanding Senior Moving Managers | Senior Care Options If it's time to move your senior, you may be overwhelmed at prospect of cleaning out the home. Senior moving managers can step in and assist your loved one.

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End of Life Doulas Support the Dying Personal care at the end of life is gaining acceptance as attitudes about death change.

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Vitamin D supplementation may help reduce high BP in elderly: Study Observational studies report higher blood pressure (BP) among individuals with lower Vitamin D concentration in blood. Whether dosage of vitamin D supplementation has a differential effect on BP...