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Barbara Levison discusses her involvement in the Aging Life Care Association®
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Mindy Zelitt elected to serve as the Vice President for the Suncoast Aging Network
Mindy Zelitt has recently been elected to serve as the Vice President for the Suncoast Aging Network for 2023. Suncoast Aging Network (SAN) is non-profit senior support and resource organization providing grants, education, and referrals for things […]Safely Reuniting for the Holidays
Many families have plans to be reunited for the holidays this year after a long stretch of time without seeing loved ones. As we face news of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, it’s important to stay aware of all safety recommendations from the CDC […]2021 Walk To End Alzheimer’s
Congratulations to Barbara Levison for becoming a Grand Champion for her fundraising efforts in the 2021 Walk To End Alzheimer’s. Barbara served once again as the Team Captain of the Proeger Team and raised $1000! Barbara’s daughter joined her on […]Happiness During the Holidays
Happiness during the Holidays We all know that the holiday season can be stressful under the best of circumstances. This year we must face the challenges of staying apart to stay safe. However, that does not mean we can’t find ways to bring some […]TECHNOLOGIES FOR CONNECTING TO SENIORS
Social distancing has become the new way of life during this pandemic. As a result, we as Aging Life Care® Managers have had to limit our in- person visits with our clients. Our clients’ families are not able to visit in-person either. We are all […]
Posts from blog.AgingLifeCare.org
- HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE – UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCEby Bonnie Leko-Shapiro on February 27, 2023 at 6:21 pm
by Melissa L. Johnson, RN, BSN, MHA, CHPN, CCM – Aging Life Care Association® Member Palliative care and hospice care are both specialized healthcare models that focus on palliation, or relief of symptoms, associated with serious, debilitating illnesses. Such symptoms may include pain, difficulty breathing, nausea, or the need for additional emotional support. Palliative care … Continue reading HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE – UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE → The post HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE – UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE appeared first on Aging Life Care Association.
- Caregivers Guide to Oral Care for Denturesby cdaters on February 6, 2023 at 6:43 pm
Dr. Alisa Kauffman, a dentist specializing in geriatric care, shares her expertise to help caregivers become more confident in providing daily oral care to seniors — whether by brushing, flossing and using picks, or removing and cleaning full or partial dentures. Below is the second in a two-part series of a caregivers guide to oral … Continue reading Caregivers Guide to Oral Care for Dentures → The post Caregivers Guide to Oral Care for Dentures appeared first on Aging Life Care Association.
- Caregivers Guide to Oral Careby cdaters on January 23, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Dr. Alisa Kaufman, a dentist specializing in geriatric care, shares her expertise to help caregivers become more confident in providing daily oral care to seniors — whether by brushing, flossing and using picks, or removing and cleaning full or partial dentures. Below is first in a two-part series of a caregivers guide to oral care. … Continue reading Caregivers Guide to Oral Care → The post Caregivers Guide to Oral Care appeared first on Aging Life Care Association.
- Dementia and the Holidays: Tips for a Comfortable Celebrationby cdaters on December 15, 2022 at 1:29 pm
The holidays can often be filled with high expectations, requiring lots of energy and engagement in non-stop activities. For the individuals living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia and their families, holidays can be challenging and a time of high anxiety. Festivities can agitate, confuse, and overstimulate persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. … Continue reading Dementia and the Holidays: Tips for a Comfortable Celebration → The post Dementia and the Holidays: Tips for a Comfortable Celebration appeared first on Aging Life Care Association.