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Look for Aging Life Care Services

If you are looking for expert assistance in caring for a family member, friend, or yourself, this site will help you learn about Aging Life Care Professionals – a partner to help you make the best decisions and deliver the best solutions for you and your loved one as they age. It’s a holistic approach – that respects your values, preferences, and resources.

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Helpful Quick Links

Welcome to the Aging Life Care Association website. We invite you to browse our pages to learn more about Aging Life Care, and Aging Life Care Professional. In this section, we have provided a few Quick Links to help guide you.

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Information on Careers & Membership

Information on Careers & Membership

If you are considering a career in Aging Life Care or are ready to join ALCA, this site provides information on the profession, certification, and membership categories and applications. Our Mission: Leading the community of aging life care professionals through education, professional development, and the highest ethical standards.

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If you are working with a client who needs a broader scope of services, contact a member of ALCA to ensure finding a professional with the expertise and experience to provide appropriate support, resources, and services. Our members subscribe to the highest standards of practice and code of ethics.

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  • Caring for a senior relative? Geriatric care managers can help guide families through services

    July 2, 2018

    Dallas News
    For seniors and their families navigating the complicated maze of care, geriatric care managers can be a lifesaver, says Courtney Smith, elder support program director for the Senior Source, a Dallas nonprofit agency.

  • If you're in your 50s, you need to plan for long-term care right now

    June 22, 2018

    CNBC
    More money doesn't always lead to more planning, especially when it comes to unpopular subjects like end-of-life care. Less than a quarter of high net worth clients currently have plans for long-term care in place, according to a poll of financial advisors by Key Private Bank, the wealth management arm of KeyCorp.

  • Ask a Care Manager: How can I help when I am so far away?

    June 20, 2018

    Village Life
    The Aging Life Care professional is educated and experienced in any of several fields related to aging life care/care management, including, but not limited to nursing, gerontology, social work or psychology, with a specialized focus on issues related to aging and elder care.Their guidance leads families to the actions and decisions that ensure quality care and an optimal life for those they love, thus reducing worry, stress and time off of work for family caregivers...

  • Aging parents are the new ‘children’

    May 25, 2018

    Fox Business
    As a nation, we are aging rapidly. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, America's 65-and-over population is projected to nearly double to 88 million by 2050. This means that in families across the country, kids and parents are going to be switching roles. As parents age, they are becoming their own kids’ children in many respects, requiring time and care as well as sometimes creating a financial burden.

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Visit the ALCA Newsroom for additional news articles and press releases on the association, Aging Life Care™, Aging Life Care Professionals™, and Geriatric Care Management.

Journal of Aging Life Care

Volume 27 of the Journal, The Role of The Aging Life Care Professional, is now available.

Each issue is filled with in-depth articles and case studies on clinical topics and business topics that are vital in educating Aging Life Care Professionals on the latest trends, best practices, and research in the field. Read the Journal of Aging Life Care.

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ALCA Members, keep up to date with ALCA activities and events. Log in now to read the latest issue of Inside ALCA Magazine.

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What Does It Mean to be an Aging Life Care Professional®?

07/19/2018

What is an Aging Life Care Professional?

By Spencer Brown, CMC, LNFA, MSG My introduction to the field of aging was shaped heavily by having close relationships with all four of my grandparents and seeing my parents in a caregiving role.  As a college freshman in the town where one set of grandparents lived, I spent even more time with them.  In the … Continue reading What Does It Mean to be an Aging Life Care Professional®? →

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It’s Just Stuff…Right? Learning to Manage the Emotions of Downsizing

06/29/2018

It’s Just Stuff…Right? By Darcy Thiel, MA, LMHC One of my businesses is called “Less Mess, Less Stress.” When I first started, it would be what I envisioned- helping people clean out that junk room, or maybe the garage so it could be parked in. For a while, it became more hoarding or condemned houses. … Continue reading It’s Just Stuff…Right? Learning to Manage the Emotions of Downsizing →

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The Secret Life of the Refrigerator

06/14/2018

The Secret Life of the Refrigerator by Miriam Zucker, LMSW, ACSW, C-ASWCM “Ins and outs,” are what Aging Life Care Specialists™ often do during our initial walk thru a client’s home. The “ins” are such things as medication dispensers, grab bars and smoke detectors.  The “outs,” are unsecured throw rugs, old newspapers and magazines, and … Continue reading The Secret Life of the Refrigerator →

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