A•bridge: Aging Life Care Management

09/02/2026

Preparing for emergencies with a “go bag” - Would you be ready if you had to leave home in a hurry? September is National Preparedness Month, and if you've never packed a "go bag" or haven't revisited yours in a while, now is a great time to do so.

Would you be ready if you had to leave home in a hurry? September is National Preparedness Month, and if you've never packed a "go bag" or haven't revisited yours in a while, now is a great time to do so.

09/01/2026

Who needs a pacemaker? - If your loved one struggles with symptoms of a slow heart rate, such as light-headedness and fatigue, a pacemaker can help regulate their heartbeat, leading to better energy and overall quality of life. However, pacemakers are not appropriate in every situation.

If your loved one struggles with symptoms of a slow heart rate, such as light-headedness and fatigue, a pacemaker can help regulate their heartbeat, leading to better energy and overall quality of life. However, pacemakers are not appropriate in every situation.

08/25/2026

When reasoning becomes a concern - Have you noticed your relative struggling with everyday decisions? As a family caregiver, it's important to understand what to do next, such as seeking a medical evaluation and making sure important legal documents are in place.

Have you noticed your relative struggling with everyday decisions? As a family caregiver, it's important to understand what to do next, such as seeking a medical evaluation and making sure important legal documents are in place.

08/24/2026

I'm excited to be a contributing author in the National Aging In Place Council Conversations Series: Housing Pillar Edition. Housing is one of the most important conversations we can have about aging well.

Together, experts in aging in place from across the country share practical strategies and trusted guidance to help older adults and families plan confidently for the future.

Available October 2026

08/20/2026

Building a•bridge: Conversations with Experts, Supporting Our Clients

a•bridge: Aging Life Care Management collaborates with Rachael Kurtz, Bristol Hospice

One of the greatest strengths in aging services is collaboration. When professionals work together, older adults and their families receive more comprehensive, compassionate, and person-centered care.

One concept that resonates is the idea of "Yes, And." Rather than focusing on correcting or changing someone's experience, we first acknowledge where they are emotionally and cognitively, then build on that understanding with support, empathy, and practical solutions. This approach fosters trust, preserves dignity, and strengthens relationships during some of life's most difficult moments.

This philosophy is especially meaningful during serious illness and end-of-life care. While hospice teams provide exceptional support to individuals and families, the journey doesn't end there. Many surviving spouses continue to face complex decisions, changing needs, and the emotional adjustment that follows the loss of a loved one.

An Aging Life Care Manager can help bridge that transition by providing ongoing care coordination, advocacy, guidance, and connections to resources, ensuring that the surviving spouse continues to feel supported long after hospice services have ended.

When each professional brings their unique expertise to the table, families benefit from a coordinated network of care that extends beyond a single service or moment in time.

Building a•bridge: Conversations with Experts, Supporting Our Clien...

08/18/2026

Options for taking a break from caregiving - It's essential to take breaks from your duties as a family caregiver. You need to recharge your own batteries if you're going to manage for the long haul. Several options exist to ensure your loved one is well cared for, from adult day center programs to short-term stays at facilities.

It's essential to take breaks from your duties as a family caregiver. You need to recharge your own batteries if you're going to manage for the long haul. Several options exist to ensure your loved one is well cared for, from adult day center programs to short-term stays at facilities.

08/17/2026

I'm honored to be a contributing author in the National Aging in Place Council's Aging in Place Conversations Series: Housing Pillar Edition.
This inaugural volume brings together professionals from a wide range of aging-in-place disciplines across the country to share trusted expertise, practical guidance, and real-world solutions that empower older adults, families, and caregivers to make informed housing decisions.
Together, we're highlighting an important national conversation about aging well.
COMING SOON: October 2026
National Aging In Place Council

08/14/2026

We are happy to have our article on 'Balancing Caregiving and Work' included in the current edition of the Athens Chamber Quality of Life Guide. We are always happy to provide guidance and support for family care partners in our community!
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Aging Life Care Association Southeast Chapter
https://365publicationsonline.com/AthensNCG2026/

08/11/2026

Using distraction in dementia care - When dementia affects an aging loved one's sense of reality, trying to correct them often makes things harder. Practicing validation and gentle redirection can ease frustration and help you connect with compassion.

When dementia affects an aging loved one's sense of reality, trying to correct them often makes things harder. Practicing validation and gentle redirection can ease frustration and help you connect with compassion.

08/05/2026

Aging in place: Remodeling your kitchen - A home remodel can go a long way toward extending your independence in your later years. And since the kitchen is so often the center of a home, it makes sense to start there.

A home remodel can go a long way toward extending your independence in your later years. And since the kitchen is so often the center of a home, it makes sense to start there.