Looking for extra help to stay safely at home as you age, or to support a loved one?
The Aging Life Care Association is a go-to resource for finding trained, ethical professionals (Aging Life Care Professionals) who specialize in helping older adults navigate aging, home safety, housing decisions, healthcare coordination and more.
These professionals and the association behind them focus on person-centered, holistic care, not just medical issues but the big picture: finances, housing, support for families, crisis planning.
Important: When you use the “Find a Professional” service, ask about credentials, experience, what services they cover, fees and how they will support your specific needs.
The association sets standards and a code of ethics, but you still need to choose someone who fits your situation.
If you’re a professional serving older adults and want to boost your credentials, joining ALCA offers you visibility, professional development, and networking built specifically for the aging-in-place/care-management world.
What ALCA Is
- ALCA is the professional association for “Aging Life Care Professionals®,” formerly known as geriatric care managers.
- The association promotes a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults or others facing ongoing health or disability challenges.
- Their website provides resources for families/heirs, professionals (care managers), and industry partners.
Why It’s Valuable for Your Readers
- For families or older adults: ALCA offers a way to find a qualified Aging Life Care Professional through their “Find an Aging Life Care Expert” feature.
- These professionals are equipped to help with many of the challenges of aging in place: health/disability issues, housing decisions, finances, caregiving coordination.
- For professionals working in the aging-in-place space: ALCA membership brings credibility, networking, education, and business resources.
Key Details Your Readers Should Know
- The definition: “Aging Life Care™, also known as geriatric care management, is a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults or others facing ongoing health challenges.”
- The expertise areas of an Aging Life Care Professional include: health & disability, financial, housing, families, local resources, advocacy, crisis intervention.
- ALCA sets membership levels (Advanced Professional, Professional, Associate, Student, etc) with defined qualifications.
- Being a member of ALCA gives access to benefits such as: the ALCA member logo, professional listings (for public/consumer search), discounts, publications, networking.
- For families hiring such a professional: this is a private-fee service (not typically covered by Medicare/Medicaid). E.g., one chapter page states the services are fee-for-service.