Aging Life Care Association

08/19/2026

Check out this upcoming free webinar from the Center for Medicare Advocacy

Skilled Nursing Facility Appeals & Updates
Wednesday September 9, 2026 | 2:00 - 3:30 ET

This webinar will explore practical tips for navigating Medicare Advantage skilled nursing facility discharges and appeals, along with other updates relating to Medicare and nursing facilities, including admission denials, Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs), staffing rules, and the new risk-based survey.

https://medicareadvocacy.org/free-webinar-skilled-nursing-facility-appeals-updates/

08/18/2026

Attendee registration is now open for the ALCA Mid-Atlantic Chapter Conference!

Join us through November 8-9 in Falls Church, VA. Register now to save your spot!
https://www.aginglifecare.org/Shared_Content/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=CON_MA2026&WebsiteKey=52320976-b875-4a55-9154-57aeb74e278e

08/17/2026

Attendee registration is now open for the ALCA New England Chapter Conference!

Join us through October 27-28, 2026 in Boston Westborough, MA. Register now to save your spot!
https://www.aginglifecare.org/Shared_Content/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=CON_NE2026&WebsiteKey=52320976-b875-4a55-9154-57aeb74e278e

08/17/2026

Registration is now open for the ALCA Southeast Chapter Conference!

Join us through October 14-16, 2026 in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Register now to save your spot!
https://www.aginglifecare.org/Shared_Content/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=CON_SE2026&WebsiteKey=52320976-b875-4a55-9154-57aeb74e278e

08/16/2026

Research from Virginia Tech confirms what many families already know: Aging Life Care Managers deliver exceptional value, expert guidance, and peace of mind for older adults and their families.

Aging Life Care Managers® provide expert guidance and improved outcomes for older adults and families. Backed by new Virginia Tech research.

08/15/2026

The Value of Aging Life Care Professionals in Medical Case Management
Written by ALCA Advanced Professional Member Jennifer Gazda on CMSA's blog

The Value of Aging Life Care Professionals in Medical Case Management by [email protected] | Jun 15, 2026 | Blog, Case Management | 0 comments By Jennifer Gazda DSW, LCSW, MSW In any number of medical settings, case managers are faced with many demands including the need to coordinate compl...

08/14/2026

Attendee registration is now open for the ALCA Western Region Chapter Conference!

Join us through September 30-October 2, 2026 in Stateline, NV. Register now to save your spot!

https://www.aginglifecare.org/Shared_Content/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=CON_WRC26&WebsiteKey=52320976-b875-4a55-9154-57aeb74e278e

08/14/2026

Attendee registration is open for the ALCA Midwest Chapter Conference!

Join us on August 27, 2026, and take advantage of early bird pricing through July 17. Register now and save your spot!

https://www.aginglifecare.org/Shared_Content/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=CON_MW2026&WebsiteKey=52320976-b875-4a55-9154-57aeb74e278e

08/13/2026

How can you tell the difference between normal aging and signs that an older parent may need additional support?

In this episode of Aging with the Experts, Aging Life Care Managers Barbara Levison, MA, MSW, CMC, and Jennifer Szakaly, MA, CMC, discuss common warning signs, from changes in memory and daily routines to social withdrawal, safety concerns, and personality changes. They also share practical tips for starting difficult conversations, respecting independence, and knowing when it’s time to bring in professional support.

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www.agingwiththeexperts.com

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08/12/2026

Tips for being a long distance caregiver

Building a team, communicating well, and getting access to medical, legal and financial information are key to long-distance caregiving.