May 23, 2024 | Aging Life Care
May is a special month for us, because it includes two recognition dates that reflect and inspire our work. It’s Older Americans Month, a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities.
May is also Aging Life Care™ Month, a celebration of the Aging Life Care profession and the Aging Life Care Association. Why a celebration? Because providing Aging Life Care services gives our clients what we would all want for ourselves and our loved ones: friendly, professional guidance for the often-unfamiliar landscape of aging. Aging Life Care professionals help you plan senior years with expertise in everything from current care and housing needs to what kind of care you may need in the future to how you’ll pay for the care you need.
Here are more thoughts on Aging Life Care from the Windward Life Care team—Aging Life Care managers and other professionals.
What is Aging Life Care™?
It is peace of mind that your parents are cared for.
– Charlotte Loomis, Community Relations Manager
I am an Aging Life Care Professional® because …
I enjoy supporting my clients and their families toward their goals.
– Heather Arsenault, CMC, Aging Life Care Manager
I want to ease the fears and anxieties clients and their families might experience as they navigate their aging journey.
– Penny Pongun, MSW, Client Services Representative/Aging Life Care Manager
The best advice for aging well is …
Prioritize social-emotional health the same way you do physical health.
– Penny Pongun, MSW, Client Services Representative/Aging Life Care Manager
Continue being active every day.
– Heather Arsenault, CMC, Aging Life Care Manager
Stay positive, do things you enjoy, and connect with family and friends.
– Tamera Bowie, CDP, Aging Life Care Manager II
I love working with Aging Life Care Professionals® because …
They are caring, passionate and well informed to best support their clients.
– Sarah Nudel, LCSW, CMC, CDP, Director of Clinical Services
There is strength in numbers!
– Lena Huang, MA, CNP, Community Engagement Manager, Alzheimer’s Association San Diego/Imperial
The most valuable lesson I’ve learned from my clients is …
Occasionally stop what you are doing. Take a deep breath and enjoy all the beautiful things around you.
– Rona English, LVN, Associate Nurse Care Manager and Licensed Vocational Nurse, Windward Home Health
Windward’s continuum of care
With an Aging Life Care professional, you have an advocate who will help ensure you receive the care and support you need. And with Windward Life Care, you also have our in-home healthcare and supportive services. It’s our continuum of care, which we call “Care Where You Are.” Wherever you live and wherever you are on your aging journey, Windward is your crew.
Interested in learning more? Contact us today!