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08/11/2024

Top 5 signs you may need an Aging Life Care Manager®

1️⃣ I'm overwhelmed!
2️⃣ My parents are having a hard time finding and accessing services.
3️⃣ I don't know if I can keep my dad safe at home.
4️⃣ My siblings and I disagree about mom's care
5️⃣ I don't live near my loved one and can't provide the support they need.

👉 Find help today: https://www.aginglifecare.org

04/04/2024

Here’s a great opportunity to learn more about dementia from the renowned Teepa Snow!

Join us for: Navigating the Journey of Dementia
Wednesday, April 17 | 12:00 P.M. - 1:45 P.M. EDT | Virtual Talk
Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA,
Founder of Positive Approach to Care®

In this session, presented Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L,
FAOTA, Founder of Positive Approach to Care®, she will
address the differences between typical aging changes and
changes due to dementia, and will explore structural and
functional brain changes that often occur with dementia.
Learners will be introduced to physical and verbal
techniques for improving care interactions and reducing
the risk of distress. The session will also provide
suggestions for stress reduction for care partners. The
overall goal of the session is to improve awareness of
positive ways to connect and interact throughout the
journey of dementia.

Register Here:
https://bit.ly/FFXDementiaSeries

11/09/2023

The Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services is currently offering a Lifespan Respite Voucher Program for caregivers needing relief.

Help us pass the news on to the people who need it! They can get more details on their website at https://loom.ly/0UgkMoE

08/02/2023

Saying “no” when your kids ask for money - As a parent, it can be challenging to keep your wallet closed, especially if there's a history of extended financial support. But there are ways to encourage your child's solvency while minimizing the risk to your relationship.

As a parent, it can be challenging to keep your wallet closed, especially if there's a history of extended financial support. But there are ways to encourage your child's solvency while minimizing the risk to your relationship.

07/06/2023

Are you looking for alternative ways to age in place and get the support services you need—now and in the future? The Village project is a national network of grassroots self-help groups that empower older adults to affordably assist each other as volunteers, reducing isolation and building community in the process.

Are you looking for alternative ways to age in place and get the support services you need—now and in the future? The Village project is a national network of grassroots self-help groups that empower older adults to affordably assist each other as volunteers, reducing isolation and building commun...

05/31/2023

Medicare coverage while traveling - One of the joys of retirement is the ability to travel. But you may not have Medicare coverage where you go. The rules for traveling outside the United States, and even outside your local network, are very strict and can be very limiting. Learn about the general coverage options for original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Part D plans. Also gain tips about purchasing travel insurance.

One of the joys of retirement is the ability to travel. But you may not have Medicare coverage where you go. The rules for traveling outside the United States, and even outside your local network, are very strict and can be very limiting. Learn about the general coverage options for original Medicar...

05/03/2023

Solo aging: Eyes wide open - Aging comes to us all. What makes solo aging different is the need to be more proactive about arranging for help. Twenty-two percent of older adults acknowledge they will need to take care of themselves. (Even if you are partnered now or have children, you are wise to consider the possibility of solo aging because, well, things can change … death, divorce, estrangement. In that light, we are all potential solo agers.)

If you are a solo ager, you will have unique needs that require forethought and a proactive attitude. The creativity and initiative you have come to rely on will serve you well as long as you are also open to seeking help when needed.

04/05/2023

Getting rid of your stuff - Once you get beyond the sentimental value of your belongings, you are still up against the logistics of how to get things out of your nest. Some stuff is easier to pass along to family than other stuff. Options for what's left over: Sell, donate, or just "get rid of it!"

All of us have a need now and then to let go of some of our belongings. Whether you are preparing to move, are deep in decluttering mode, or just inherited your parent's possessions, you'll want to be strategic in how you get them distributed.