Resources

• Financial Expert Spotlight: Rodney Brooks, Retirement Columnist at USA Today

  

  Personal finance and retirement expert talks financial planning, outreach for seniors. People might think that financial planning is just for the wealthy, but experts know that working with a professional can help everyone, especially seniors—no matter their income bracket. Rodney Brooks, Deputy Managing Editor and Retirement Columnist at “USA Today,” chatted with Elder Care Alliance……

  January 17, 2017
• 5 Questions Families Should Ask About Long-Term Care

  

  5 Factors to Consider When Counseling a Member on Long-Term Care Spirituality is a vital part of many people’s lives and influences many decisions, including the one to move into a senior living community. As your members search for an assisted living community that matches their spiritual needs, they may seek your advice. Here are……

  January 17, 2017
• 5 Factors to Consider When Counseling a Member on Long-Term Care

  

  Caring for an aging loved one can be challenging. As you think through your options, you’ll probably have a lot of questions. Here are five questions to help you start to navigate the decision-making process: 1. Should my parent or loved one move in with me? Some adult children plan to open their home to……

  January 17, 2017
• Tips for Bringing Kids to Visit Elder Care Communities

  

  Prepare your children for a visit to a senior living community. Visiting with family members—especially grandkids—can be a joy to residents in a senior living community. But it can be tough to bring kids along when you don’t know what to expect. These tips can help family members of all ages make the most out……

  January 17, 2017
• Self-Care for Caregivers: 5 Tips

  

  How to watch out for your well-being while caring for aging parents Caring for an aging parent requires juggling multiple roles and responsibilities. But for many caregivers, one thing tends to get pushed to the bottom of the to-do list—caring for their own health and wellbeing. In order to counteract caregiving’s emotional and physical toll,……

  January 17, 2017
• Visiting a Senior Living Community: Your First Step

  

  A visit is the perfect starting point to find the right elder care community for your loved one. Visiting a senior living community isn’t the end to your search—it should be the first step when you are exploring senior living options for your loved one. But many people put off an in-person visit. Some don’t……

  January 17, 2017
• Assisted Living: More than Medicine

  

  Staying mobile and eating well improve health outcomes in assisted living. The residents of AlmaVia of Camarillo are no couch potatoes. They spend their days learning tai chi, playing tribal drums or taking walks around the community. Activities that promote and support mobility are important because scientists have found that staying physically active and exercising……

  January 17, 2017
• Transitioning a Loved One Into an Assisted Living Community

  

  An adult child shares her insights on moving her mother-in-law into senior living. Moving a loved one to an assisted living community is a delicate transition. It takes research, planning and clear communication to make the move go smoothly. Rebecca Kilbury shares her experience of moving her mother-in-law, Fran Kilbury, age 85, into AlmaVia of……

  January 17, 2017
• Avoid Family Conflict During End-Of-Life Decisions

  

  End-of-life planning can cause tension among family members. Three ways to avoid conflict. People are forced to make many difficult decisions when it comes to end-of-life issues and planning. Sometimes an emergency requires family members to step in and make those tough choices for a loved one. With so many different perspectives and emotions involved,……

  January 17, 2017
• The Benefits of Community Living for Seniors

  

  Increased social interaction can benefit senior health and wellness. Walking into the gathering room at AlmaVia of San Francisco, you might see a group of seniors participating in a book club, exercising, working on a group art project, or sipping coffee and chatting. Creating social experiences for residents is an important part of life at……

  January 16, 2017