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July 29, 2021
We’re honored to report that LifeCare Advocates’ CEO, Kate Granigan, MSW, LICSW, C-ASWCM, was recently named a Fellow of the Leadership Academy of the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA). Selection as a Fellow acknowledges Kate’s high degree of commitment and sustained record of leadership in the Association, in her community, and in the Aging Life... Read More
July 19, 2021
Every July we celebrate independence on a national scale. Why not celebrate it on a more personal level, too? At the same time that the U.S. population over age 65 is growing rapidly, so too is their desire to live independently and age in place. When it comes to envisioning where we’ll live in our... Read More
June 29, 2021
June is Pride month, a time for both celebration and consciousness raising. At LifeCare Advocates, one of our ongoing concerns is the challenges that face our LGBTQ loved ones, friends, colleagues, and clients as they age. Aging presents challenges for everyone, but LGBTQ elders must also deal with the potential for prejudice and even mistreatment.... Read More
June 21, 2021
Did you know that 1 in 10 adults over age 60 are abused, neglected, or financially exploited? Abuse can happen in many places, including the older person’s home, a family member’s house, an assisted living facility, or a nursing home. The mistreatment of older adults can be by family members, strangers, healthcare providers, caregivers, or... Read More
May 25, 2021
Anyone who’s ever listened to an older person reminisce knows the range of emotions their storytelling can evoke – joy, sadness, awe, pride, and so much else. Storytelling is a fundamental human experience across cultures. And it can be inspiring – many of us who have dedicated our careers to helping seniors trace our paths... Read More
May 18, 2021
At LifeCare Advocates, we have a team of Life Care Managers who oversee our clients’ care. They’re a close-knit team who share a common philosophy and commitment to excellence. In addition, they’re all certified by the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA) as Aging Life Care Professionals®. This May marks the tenth anniversary of National Aging... Read More
April 27, 2021
As anyone who has a friend or loved one with Parkinson’s disease (PD) knows, this is a disease whose effects change over time. It may start with a tremor or stiffness, but as it progresses, completing simple tasks, walking, talking, and even swallowing can become challenging. People who are living with Parkinson’s eventually rely on... Read More
April 9, 2021
Something special is starting to happen these days – we’re seeing older people with their grandchildren again! These and other activities people may once have taken for granted now strike us as a poignant reminder of what we’ve all been going through with the pandemic. As of early April, more than 75% of people aged... Read More
March 29, 2021
Every March, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) celebrates Social Work Month. Because many of us at LifeCare Advocates hold master’s degrees in geriatric-focused social work, plus licensure in clinical social work, we want to take this opportunity to explain how our training benefits the clients we serve. Social workers help people in a... Read More
March 15, 2021
Malnutrition in older adults has been called a “hidden epidemic.” That’s because, according to the Alliance for Aging Research, “the symptoms of malnutrition can be hard to identify, even by a health care professional. Often, symptoms are dismissed as a ‘normal’ part of aging.” Malnutrition affects seniors living at home, but also those living in... Read More
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