activities · 19
what they do
direct service · 5
- Professional Resources and Publications Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionPublishes a magazine and an academically peer-reviewed journal, maintains a knowledge resource center, and distributes e-newsletters to provide information and developments within the Aging Life Care™ profession.
- Professional Standards and EthicsProvides a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for the Aging Life Care™ profession to guide its members.
- Public Information and Outreach Caregiver Support and Education ServicesCelebrates Aging Life Care® Month and conducts "Ask an Aging Life Care Manager®" sessions to provide free information and support to family caregivers and solo agers.
- Public Information and Outreach Caregiver Support and Education ServicesMaintains a Knowledge Resource Center and offers marketing tools and media talking points to its members. The organization also celebrates Aging Life Care® Month with free "Ask an Aging Life Care Manager®" sessions to support family caregivers and solo agers, establishing itself as a trusted source for aging-related information.
- Public Information and Support for Caregivers Caregiver Support and Education ServicesHosts free "Ask an Aging Life Care Manager®" sessions during Aging Life Care® Month and through an ongoing series to support family caregivers and solo agers, establishing itself as a trusted source for information related to aging issues.
research · 3
- Research on Aging Issues Workforce Mental Health SurveysConducts surveys to identify and understand prevalent issues affecting older adults and caregivers, such as loneliness and caregiver burnout.
- Research on Aging Issues Workforce Mental Health SurveysConducts surveys to understand prevalent issues among older adults and caregivers, such as increased loneliness post-pandemic and caregiver burnout.
- Research on Aging and Caregiving Issues Workforce Mental Health SurveysConducts surveys to understand prevalent issues such as loneliness among older adults and caregiver burnout among family caregivers.
capacity building · 11
- Care Manager Certification Assisted Living & Direct Care Certification TrainingOffers certification for Care Managers, indicating a recognized standard of professional competence in Aging Life Care™.
- Development of Professional StandardsProvides a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for the profession of Aging Life Care™.
- Marketing and Business Development Support Elder Law Attorney Certification & TrainingOffers marketing tools, media talking points, and professional development materials to support the growth and visibility of Aging Life Care™ practices.
- Marketing and Business Support for MembersOffers marketing tools, media talking points, brochures, and professional development materials through the ALCA Store to support members in their practices. It also operates an Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program.
- Mentoring Programs Mentorship Program Development & SupportOperates an Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program and offers "Xtreme Mentoring" and "Advanced Member Roundtable" to support the professional growth of its members.
- Professional Education and Training Elder Law Attorney Certification & TrainingProvides leadership, education, and professional development for Aging Life Care™ professionals through various educational events, including an annual conference, webinars, and specialized training series. This includes offering continuing education contact hours and an entrepreneurial mentoring program.
- Professional Education and Training Elder Law Attorney Certification & TrainingProvides leadership, education, and professional development for Aging Life Care™ professionals through various events, including an annual conference, specialized workshops, webinars, and a seven-week series on building an Aging Life Care business. This includes offering continuing education contact hours and a Care Manager Certification.
- Professional Education and Training Elder Law Attorney Certification & TrainingProvides leadership, education, and professional development for Aging Life Care™ professionals through various events, including an annual conference, specialized workshops, webinars, and a seven-week series on building an Aging Life Care business. This includes offering continuing education contact hours and a Care Manager Certification program.
- Professional Standards and EthicsProvides a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for the profession of Aging Life Care™.
- Publication of Professional Resources Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionPublishes "_Inside ALCA_ Magazine" to inform members about association developments and "_The Journal of Aging Life Care™_", an academically peer-reviewed journal. The organization also distributes e-Newsletters and provides brochures and professional development materials through its store.
- Publication of Professional Resources Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionPublishes "_Inside ALCA_ Magazine" to inform members about association developments and "_The Journal of Aging Life Care™_", an academically peer-reviewed journal. The organization also maintains a Knowledge Resource Center and distributes e-Newsletters.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Academic Partnerships for Career Development academic_partnershipThe organization partners with academic institutions to educate students about Aging Life Care as a viable career path, fostering the next generation of professionals in the field.
- Academic and Cross-Sector Partnerships academic_partnershipThe organization partners with academic institutions to educate students about Aging Life Care as a career path and collaborates with various organizations and professionals in elder-related industries to support and expand the Aging Life Care field.
- Academic and Cross-Sector Partnerships for Field Expansion academic_partnershipThe organization expands the professional network and strengthens the Aging Life Care field by partnering with academic institutions to educate students about career paths, collaborating with educational programs in related fields, and engaging with professionals and organizations across elder-related industries (e.g., elder law, healthcare, long-term care facilities).
- Advancing the Aging Life Care Profession professional_development_and_ethicsThe organization advances the field of Aging Life Care by providing continuing education, professional development, and promoting ethical practices, thereby ensuring high standards and expertise among its members.
- Client Advocacy client_advocacyThe organization advocates for clients and their families, ensuring that client wishes are promoted with healthcare providers and that their needs are adequately addressed.
- Client and Family Advocacy client_advocacyThe organization advocates for clients and their families, ensuring their wishes are promoted with healthcare providers and that their needs are adequately addressed, while also helping families navigate and resolve conflicts related to long-term care planning and caregiving.
- Family Support and Advocacy family_support_and_mediationThe organization supports families by helping them adjust, cope, and problem-solve issues related to long-distance and in-home caregiving, including mediating conflicts and differing opinions on long-term care planning. It also advocates for clients and their families, ensuring their wishes are promoted with healthcare providers and their needs are adequately addressed, thereby reducing caregiver burden.
- Family Support and Mediation for Caregiving Challenges family_support_and_mediationThe organization helps families adjust, cope, and problem-solve issues related to long-distance and in-home caregiving, including mediating conflicts and differing opinions on long-term care planning. This approach aims to reduce stress and ease the caregiving burden for families, particularly those dealing with conditions like Alzheimer's Disease.
- Holistic Client-Centered Care Management holistic_client-centered_care_managementThe organization promotes a holistic, client-centered approach to care management for aging adults and others with health or disability challenges, encompassing assessment, monitoring, planning, problem-solving, education, advocacy, and family caregiver coaching to address diverse needs comprehensively.
- Holistic, Client-Centered Care Management holistic_client_centered_care_managementThe organization employs a holistic, client-centered approach to planning and caring for aging adults and others with health or disability challenges. This involves comprehensive assessment, monitoring, planning, problem-solving, education, advocacy, and family caregiver coaching to ensure individualized care plans that adapt to changing circumstances.
- Holistic, Client-Centered Care Management holistic_client_centered_care_managementThe organization employs a holistic, client-centered approach to planning and caring for aging adults and others with health or disability challenges. This involves comprehensive assessment, monitoring, planning, problem-solving, education, advocacy, and family caregiver coaching to develop individualized care plans that can adapt to changing circumstances.
- Member-Driven Governance member_governanceThe organization operates with a member-driven governance model, featuring an elected Board of Directors that represents diverse practices and geographic locations, ensuring that the organization's direction reflects the needs and perspectives of its professional members.
- Member-Driven Governance member_governanceThe organization operates with a member-driven governance model, featuring an elected Board of Directors that represents diverse practices and geographic locations, ensuring that the organization's direction is informed by its professional community.
- Member-Driven Governance and Support member_governanceThe organization operates with a member-driven governance model, guided by an elected Board of Directors, and supports its members through peer-to-peer consultation, networking, and tailored membership benefits across different career stages.
- Professional Development and Ethical Practice Advancement professional_development_and_ethicsThe organization advances the field of aging life care by providing continuing education, professional development opportunities, and promoting ethical practices among its members. This support includes peer-to-peer consultation, networking, and advocacy, all guided by a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
- Professional Development and Ethical Practice Advancement professional_development_and_ethicsThe organization advances the field of aging life care by providing continuing education, professional development opportunities, and promoting ethical practices among its members. This includes supporting members through peer-to-peer consultation, networking, and advocacy, all guided by a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
relationships · 13
who they work with
- Academic Partners Partner — Partners with academic institutions to educate students about Aging Life Care as a career path.
- Aging Life Care Association Partner — NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL partners with the Aging Life Care Association through various non-voting industry supporter categories including Academic, Administrative, Affiliate, and Corporate Partnerships.
- Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA) Network — Members of the organization are required to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
- Dr. Louise Aronson Partner — Announced as the 2023 Distinguished Ambassador in Aging.
- Ellen M. DiPaola Partner — Honored as the 2025 Distinguished Ambassador in Aging Award recipient.
- Greg O’Brien Partner — Received the first annual Distinguished Ambassador in Aging Award in 2019.
- Growing Bolder Partner — Honored its CEO, Marc Middleton, with the 2020 Distinguished Ambassador In Aging Award.
- Joseph E. Gaugler, Ph.D. Partner — Honored as the 2024 Distinguished Ambassador in Aging.
- LyfLynks Partner — Partnering to provide an emerging caregiving tool for unpaid family caregivers.
- MemoryWell Partner — Honored its CEO, Jay Newton-Small, with the 2021 Distinguished Ambassador In Aging Award.
- NYTimes Partner — Provided interviews for an article that prompted the formation of the association.
- Tendercare Partner — Partnering with the Aging Life Care Association to launch a national family caregiving infrastructure.
- Virginia Tech Partner — Conducted a study finding Aging Life Care Managers® deliver critical support.