By Vince Brim, PsyD, CMC Clinical Director There are many factors to consider regarding mental health and aging: Aging adults with a history of mental health problems Mental health issues that can arise as a result of aging, such as depression and anxiety Mental health and behavioral issues related to the course of dementia Mental health Read More
Who is the Aging Life Care Association™?
The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) has a new name! As of May 1, 2015 they are now called the Aging Life Care Association™. Why a Name Change? Why Now? By 2012 it became clear that the term “care manager” and even “geriatric care manager” no longer adequately communicated Read More
The “Older Americans Act” is 50 Years Old!
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed this Act into law on July 14, 1965. The Act was established to develop programs such as nutrition (serve home delivered meals; meals in senior centers); caregiving support; offer preventive health services; legal services and elder abuse prevention. The Ombudsman programs were created to advocate for those in skilled nursing Read More
Organizing a Family Meeting When Worried About Mom and Dad
By Anne Rosenthal, PhD, MFT, CMC Certified Professional Care Manager Is it time to call for a family meeting? Do you have siblings who you feel are not doing their share? Do you have a parent who is resistive to help? Do you feel burdened by your caregiving role and want to include others Read More
Automobiles and Aging
We all see it as we grow older; most of us experience some changes in height and stature. Why do we lose that height? According to the Huffington Post (July, 2015), our bones may shrink as we get older and the gel like discs in our backs may compress resulting in a loss of height. Read More
Death and the DMV
by Sandi Gunnett, MSP, HS-BCP, CMC Eldercare Services Director of Clinical Operations, Certified Care Manager Losing a beloved family member has so many emotions and tasks that thinking about Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requirements may seem just too overwhelming. However, the DMV has some requirements that must be followed and there is a Read More
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