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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL

AZ · EIN 581873107 · $1.3M rev · infrastructure · advocacy · www.aginglifecare.org
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The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, operating as the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA), is a professional organization for geriatric care managers. It provides resources, education, and networking opportunities for its members, and serves as a trusted source of information on aging issues for the media and public. The association also advocates for the profession and promotes high standards of practice.

activities · 19

what they do

direct service · 5
  • Professional Resources and Publications Member Newsletter & Magazine Distribution
    Publishes 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 Ethics
    Provides 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 Services
    Celebrates 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 Services
    Maintains 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 Services
    Hosts 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 Surveys
    Conducts 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 Surveys
    Conducts 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 Surveys
    Conducts surveys to understand prevalent issues such as loneliness among older adults and caregiver burnout among family caregivers.
capacity building · 11
  • Offers certification for Care Managers, indicating a recognized standard of professional competence in Aging Life Care™.
  • Development of Professional Standards
    Provides a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for the profession of Aging Life Care™.
  • Marketing and Business Development Support Elder Law Attorney Certification & Training
    Offers 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 Members
    Offers 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.
  • Operates 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 & Training
    Provides 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 & Training
    Provides 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 & Training
    Provides 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 Ethics
    Provides a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for the profession of Aging Life Care™.
  • Publication of Professional Resources Member Newsletter & Magazine Distribution
    Publishes "_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 Distribution
    Publishes "_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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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.