I am often asked about the role of an Aging Life Care Manager and how it differs from other professionals providing services to seniors. An Aging Life Care Manager is committed to assisting clients in aging well, while also enhancing the quality of life for clients and their family members. This stage of a family’s journey can be complex. Family caregivers often experience significant stress—physically, mentally, and financially. Those who wish to assist may reside far away.

As the temperature drops, it’s important to ensure that seniors stay safe, warm, and healthy this winter. Here are some helpful tips to make the season easier to navigate: 1. Stay Warm Indoors: Keep the thermostat set to at least 68°F (20°C) to avoid hypothermia. Layer up with cozy clothing and blankets! 2. Dress Smart for Outdoors: If venturing outside, wear a hat, gloves, scarf, and layers to protect against the cold. Non-slip boots are essential for icy conditions. 3. Prev

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines Aging in Place as: “the ability to live in one's own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level.” Aging in place promotes life satisfaction, a positive quality of life, and self-esteem —all of which are needed to remain happy, healthy, and well into older adult life. According to AARP , a 2021 survey  showed that “more than three-quarters of U.S. adults age

These strategies were adapted from the Family Caregiver Alliance, and as a family caregiver myself, I find them to be straightforward and applicable to the situation. As caregivers, we often use intuition to help us decide what to do. No one ever gave us lessons on how to relate to someone with memory loss. Unfortunately, dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is counterintuitive- often the right thing to do is exactly opposite what seems like the right thing to