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We're excited to announce that Alder is expanding to New York!Honora Care Management & Consulting, a trusted presence in...
06/25/2026

We're excited to announce that Alder is expanding to New York!

Honora Care Management & Consulting, a trusted presence in Westchester County since 2015, is joining the Alder family. Founder Susan Keating and her team bring deep local expertise and the same strong, enduring presence to support you through everything aging may bring.

If you have family in the New York area, or know someone who could use expert aging care support close to home, we're now there for them too.

Follow the New York team at or visit AskAlder.com/NY.

One of the most common calls we get goes something like this:My mom was just diagnosed. I don’t know where to start.”The...
06/24/2026

One of the most common calls we get goes something like this:

My mom was just diagnosed. I don’t know where to start.”

There’s no script for that moment. But there is a path through it, and it’s clearer than most families realize when they’re in the middle of it.

A care manager can help you understand what the diagnosis means day to day, what questions to ask the care team, what support exists, and how to plan for what comes next — without having to figure all of it out alone.

If you’re in that moment right now, we’re here. ► askalder.com

Alzheimer’s is not just a memory disease.It affects judgment, mood, behavior, and the ability to manage daily life. It c...
06/17/2026

Alzheimer’s is not just a memory disease.

It affects judgment, mood, behavior, and the ability to manage daily life. It changes relationships. It changes who a person feels like — to themselves and to the people who love them.

Understanding what’s actually happening, not just the memory piece, but the whole picture, makes a real difference in how families navigate it. And it starts with having the right information early enough to use it.

Aging care is complicated enough without having to figure it out alone.Alder now has local Life Care Managers in the Spr...
06/15/2026

Aging care is complicated enough without having to figure it out alone.

Alder now has local Life Care Managers in the Springfield, MA and Hartford, CT areas!
If you're navigating aging care in either area, or know someone who is, we'd love to connect. Our Care Managers help families make care decisions, coordinate providers, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

👉 askalder.com

"If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia, this one is for you.You are probably exhausted. You may be ...
06/12/2026

"If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia, this one is for you.

You are probably exhausted. You may be grieving someone who is still here. You are making decisions you never expected to make, often without enough information, often without enough support.

That is not a failure of preparation. It is just an honest description of one of the hardest things a person can do.

You deserve support too — not just the person you’re caring for. If you’re not sure where to start, we’d be happy to have a conversation.

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"There’s a question families ask us more than almost any other: “Is this normal?”Some memory changes are a normal part o...
06/08/2026

"There’s a question families ask us more than almost any other: “Is this normal?”

Some memory changes are a normal part of aging:
- Forgetting where you put your keys.
- Taking longer to recall a name.
- Moving more slowly through a familiar task.

Other changes are worth paying attention to:
- Getting lost in a familiar place.
- Struggling to follow a conversation.
- Withdrawing from things that used to bring joy.

The distinction matters, because early awareness opens doors that a later crisis closes. If you’re noticing changes in someone you love and aren’t sure what to make of them, trust your instincts. A conversation with their doctor is always the right first step.


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June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month.This month, we’re joining the conversation, because for many of the families...
06/01/2026

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month.

This month, we’re joining the conversation, because for many of the families we work with, this is not a distant concern. It is their daily reality.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing what we’ve learned from 30+ years of working alongside families navigating memory loss, cognitive change, and everything that comes with it. We hope something here is useful to you or someone you love.

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"Care Managers help older adults maintain purpose, connection, and moments of joy in everyday life.Today we close out Na...
05/31/2026

"Care Managers help older adults maintain purpose, connection, and moments of joy in everyday life.

Today we close out National Aging Life Care Month with our New England Market President, Sandra DeLuca!
Sandra has been a Care Manager for over 18 years and describes her experience as life changing and humbling.

One of her favorite memories was celebrating a client's103rd birthday at Friendly's. ""It was just the two of us, and the staff at the restaurant helped us to have a wonderful time celebrating. She got all dressed up and it was an amazing milestone to share together.""

Thank you, Sandra, for all that you do!

Show Sandra some love with a comment or leave her a review --> https://tinyurl.com/yuuc9j78

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"Care Managers help older adults maintain purpose, connection, and moments of joy in everyday life.Today's National Agin...
05/29/2026

"Care Managers help older adults maintain purpose, connection, and moments of joy in everyday life.

Today's National Aging Life Care Month Spotlight is Jillian Gibbons!
Jillian became a Care Manager so she could fulfill the desire to provide individualized support, enabling clients to live their best lives while aging.

Recently, she helped a client order delivery from their favorite restaurant, which they hadn't realized was an option. ""Despite mobility challenges that limited her from going out to eat, she enjoyed her favorite meal.""

Thank you, Jillian, for all that you do!

Show Jillian some love with a comment or leave her a review --> https://tinyurl.com/yuuc9j78

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"Care Managers support individuals and families through end-of-life decisions with guidance, coordination, and compassio...
05/27/2026

"Care Managers support individuals and families through end-of-life decisions with guidance, coordination, and compassion.

Today's National Aging Life Care Month Spotlight is Gina Haddad!
Gina has been a Care Manager for almost 10 years, describing her work as exciting, unique, and rewarding.

One of the most impactful moments Gina has experienced is when she advocated for her client to engage hospice and help him transition peacefully. ""I was so glad I could be there for him and get him the care he needed in his last days.""

Thank you, Gina, for all that you do!

Show Gina some love with a comment or leave her a review --> https://tinyurl.com/yuuc9j78

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