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11/04/2026

What to do about identity theft - Identity theft is more common than you may realize. In 2025 alone the U.S. Federal Trade Commission received more than 1.3 million complaints of stolen identity. If you suspect your personal information has been compromised, learn how to protect your finances and reclaim your peace of mind.

Identity theft is more common than you may realize. In 2025 alone the U.S. Federal Trade Commission received more than 1.3 million complaints of stolen identity. If you suspect your personal information has been compromised, learn how to protect your finances and reclaim your peace of mind.

11/03/2026

Lessons from theater improv - Caring for a person with dementia? Take some cues from the theater arts for addressing awkward or embarrassing situations with humor and grace.

Caring for a person with dementia? Take some cues from the theater arts for addressing awkward or embarrassing situations with humor and grace.

10/27/2026

Alternatives to traditional burials - The options beyond traditional burial are now more diverse than ever, offering meaningful ways to honor a life while also reflecting personal values and character.

The options beyond traditional burial are now more diverse than ever, offering meaningful ways to honor a life while also reflecting personal values and character.

10/20/2026

Making your home safe for older guests - If you're planning ahead for aging visitors, go through your house room by room and identify not only what is needed to keep them comfortable, but how to reduce the risk of a fall or injury.

If you're planning ahead for aging visitors, go through your house room by room and identify not only what is needed to keep them comfortable, but how to reduce the risk of a fall or injury.

10/19/2026

The Aging Life Care Association was profiled and our profession is on full display in this marvelous piece in the The New York Times. If you've ever wondered what a day in the life of an Aging Life Care Manager looks like, this captures it perfectly.

They can arrange a move to a senior living facility, deal with Medicare and Medicaid, recommend doctors, drive a client to the dentist, and much more.

10/18/2026

Our CEO, Jennifer Torpey Szakaly, was quoted in the Washington Post on October 6th, discussing the hidden costs of caregiving. Check out this free link to the article below.

https://archive.li/20261006122835/https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/10/06/caregiving-is-hard-these-are-hidden-financial-costs/

10/13/2026

Does my relative have “capacity”? - When cognitive decline affects an older loved one, understanding their decision-making "capacity" is important. Learn what capacity means, how it's assessed, and when to seek further professional guidance.

When cognitive decline affects an older loved one, understanding their decision-making "capacity" is important. Learn what capacity means, how it's assessed, and when to seek further professional guidance.

10/06/2026

What is a daily money manager? - Could your loved one use some help tracking bills? Getting paperwork organized? Balancing the checkbook? If so, you might consider hiring a "daily money manager."

Could your loved one use some help tracking bills? Getting paperwork organized? Balancing the checkbook? If so, you might consider hiring a "daily money manager."

09/30/2026

Medicare: The basics - With the Open Enrollment period starting on October 15, now is the time to brush up on the nuts and bolts of what is and is not covered by Medicare's various parts.

With the Open Enrollment period starting on October 15, now is the time to brush up on the nuts and bolts of what is and is not covered by Medicare's various parts.