February 23, 2021
by Cari Herrington Let me first preface this post by saying that we have had the privilege of working with some superb guardians. They take their profession and their responsibilities seriously and work tirelessly in the interests of their wards. They are organized and detailed and thorough. As with leaders in any industry, they are ... Read More
January 28, 2021
By Katelyn Meeks Music is immensely important to each generation. Music can help individuals reminisce and meaningful songs can even bring a person back to a moment in their past. We all have impactful songs throughout our life, such as the first dance song at your wedding or the song that played at your graduation. ... Read More
December 24, 2020
As you visit your relatives this holiday season, are you concerned about what you see? Should you be? We recommend first addressing what we call the “four pillars.” If something happens in one of these four areas: medications, driving, finances, and legal, there can be serious consequences for a person’s future. Taking prescriptions incorrectly, falling, ... Read More
October 21, 2020
Earlier this year, we had a discussion within our team about Our Why. Why do we do this job? Identifying and remembering our individual, unique “whys” helps keep us authentic, purposeful, and motivated in our work. Being an Aging Life Care® Professional may seem somewhat straightforward: assess a client, determine their status and needs, provide ... Read More
June 26, 2020
It’s easy to put off planning for a parent or loved one’s care when that person is still healthy and able to care for themselves. Rather than wait for a crisis to strike, take time to plan for how you can maintain your loved one’s safety and quality of life. Here are five strategies to ... Read More
June 26, 2020
by Lisa Kaufman Even if I have been a member of the Aging Life Care Association for nearly 20 years, I have always thought of myself as the “red-headed stepchild” (yes, go ahead and laugh if you know me…) of ALCA. And now I see an opportunity for my “particular set of skills” to be of ... Read More
June 26, 2020
On March 25th, 2020, I had the honor of meeting with some of the top women business leaders in the Seattle area. These ladies are some of the hardest working women I know. They are smart, creative and committed to not only making their businesses succeed, but they also want to make the world a ... Read More
June 26, 2020
by: Linda Fodrini-Johnson Millions of families, and my own family, are under great pressure during this unprecedented time in our nation’s history. We had been worried or concerned about our aging parents before the pandemic, but now we are even more stressed worrying about them contracting this devastating disease. There is so much conflicting (and ... Read More
June 26, 2020
//// By: Lakelyn Hogan, MA, MBA, Gerontologist and Caregiver Advocate //// Caring for a family member can require a lot of coordination. Often family caregivers are living day-to-day juggling their responsibilities of caregiving, work and family. Few have the time or make the time to stop and consider plans for the future. COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has ... Read More
June 26, 2020
By: Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, Aging Life Care Professional April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. When an individual is diagnosed with Parkinson’s, it can be all consuming and take over as the focus of life. However, with some excellent coaching, it is easy to see that the diagnosis is only part of who the ... Read More