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July 1, 2017 —
On June 21, 2017, Denise Valerio gave a presentation to a Bioethics Class in the Temple University School of Medicine on Care Management as yet another option in our healthcare system. The class was offered for the first time this year under the MA Urban Bioethics Program within the Lewis Katz School of Medicine. The professor, Providenza (Enza) Rocco, JD, MSW, MBE specializes in bioethics. The class was made up of medical students, social workers, nurses, an activity therapist, and various other healthcare professionals. They were a very engaging and attentive group of folks who were VERY interested in understanding more about care management - who we are, what we do, and how to access us. Denise truly enjoyed speaking to them and the presentation was a little over an hour in length. Denise sends a "thank you" to our colleague and fellow member, Sharon Dickol, for passing her name along to this professor. She reports this event really stimulated a part of her brain that was a little dormant and dusty, and she got a good high from it and is motivated even more to continue to do this work!!
June 21, 2017 —
Erin Kershaw, CCM in Chadds Ford, PA, was the guest speaker at an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute class held at the University of Delaware. There were ~35/40 retired people in attendance. The presentation was entitled 'Proactive Planning.' It covered the role of the Aging Life Care Manager, a summary of the importance of staying active and involved, available support services, important legal documents and assistive technology options.
November 27, 2016 —
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”-- Mahatma Gandhi
For many of us, the past month has been a difficult one. We are now struggling to find a road map forward into an uncertain future, and to heal the divide between neighbors, family members and colleagues who voted differently than we did. At the same time, this is a busy season for all of us both professionally and personally. As I met with each of our units over the last few months, I heard from our membership throughout the chapter that business is up, with many referrals coming through internet searches or through the ALCA website. At the national level, our association has continued to promote our profession through media outreach. At the local level, our membership is making connections with local chapters of NASW, AARP and NAELA.
November 27, 2016 —
The Mid Atlantic ALCA 2017 chapter conference will be held on Sunday October 22 through Monday, October 23, 2017. It will be held at the Hunt Valley Inn in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Photos of the facility can be found here.
More details will be coming in the New Year, but we wanted to be sure you get it on your calendars to attend. It is going to be a great conference and our planning committee has started to put the program and speakers together. It is going to be a one of a kind, "out of the box" conference so please be sure to attend.
November 16, 2016 —
Two to five percent of the population is thought to have hoarding behaviors, with the prevalence increasing with the aging population. The above examples are typical of what families and professionals face with hoarding behavior. The individual who hoards tends to be single or divorced, and has hereditary factors with first-degree relatives who were hoarders. A stressful life event, such as a car accident or a death of a loved one, can often precede the behavior. Co-morbidities such as depression and anxiety, social phobias, schizophrenia, dementia, mental retardation and OCD can also be present.
August 12, 2016 —
By Guide to Retirement Living SourceBook on 03/27/2015 Estate planning means much more than preparing a Last Will and Testament or tax planning for the disposition of your assets upon your death. Estate planning is the process of accumulating and disposing of an estate to maximize the goals of the estate owner. The goals of estate... Read More
August 12, 2016 —
The Alzheimer’s Association Provides Some Common Signs Every individual may experience one or more of these signs in different degrees. If you notice any of them, it is recommended you see a doctor. 1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life One of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s is memory loss,... Read More
August 12, 2016 —
As Ella Fitzgerald famously sang Cole Porter’s words, “It’s too darn hot!!” Despite the heat, our local membership throughout the chapter report being very busy this summer, which is great news! The Aging Life Care™ Association has been leading an aggressive digital campaign to raise awareness of our profession and spreading the news, from the... Read More
August 12, 2016 —
By Wendy Liebling, MSW, LSW, C-ASWCM Financial abuse and exploitation of older adults have reached epidemic proportions, with losses in the U.S. reaching up to $36 billion per year. Pennsylvania, with the third highest population of older adults in the US, is poised to suffer disproportionately from these scams and identity theft. They bring emotional... Read More
May 10, 2016 —
By Jennilu King, Bereavement Counselor at Compassionate Care Hospice As professionals in human services, we often feel ambivalent about how to act when someone we have worked with over a significant time period dies. We are trained to maintain objectivity, but in our day-to-day connections with those we serve, authentic caring leads to a genuine... Read More
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