Aging in Arizona

07/23/2025

Looking for ways to help an aging loved one leave loneliness behind? Suggest these books for their summer reading list! Composed by the Center for Mental Health and Aging, these five books address the problem of loneliness among older adults and offer practical ways to combat it. If you are interested in learning more about aging care, reach out to us today at (623) 267-4194 or shudson@onarieldercare.com.

Explore five powerful books that help older adults overcome loneliness, build meaningful connections, and rediscover purpose, joy, and belonging.

07/20/2025

Normal Trauma Response? Acute Stress Disorder? PTSD? It can be difficult for an untrained eye to tell whether someone who has been through a traumatic event is experiencing a normal reaction or needs to seek mental health help. This article proposes a few guidelines to distinguish between trauma responses. Reach out to us today at (623) 267-4194 or shudson@onarieldercare.com to learn about how we can help you or your loved one manage all aspects of aging care, including mental and emotional health.

Learn how to help older Discover the key differences between Acute Stress Reaction and PTSD and unique considerations for older adults

07/20/2025

07/18/2025

Listening is one of the many jobs of an Aging Life Care Manager®. We create care plans that are tailored to your wants, needs, and goals. Aging Life Care Managers® advocate for clients in all areas of care, making sure that the concerns and wishes of older adults are heard, not dismissed.

If you feel that your wishes are not being listened to in your care, reach out to us today at (623) 267-4194 or shudson@onarieldercare.com to work with a professional who can advocate for you.

07/16/2025

All caregivers have their good days and bad days. Read this article for a few tips on how to handle the days when you feel nothing is going right and your motivation for caregiving is waning.

If you are looking for support as a family caregiver, reach out to us today at (623) 267-4194 or shudson@onarieldercare.com.

Strategies from experts to manage stress, cultivate compassion and rediscover passions

07/15/2025

What steps does an Aging Life Care Manager® take to make the aging process easier for seniors and their families? Read our July blog for a step-by-step breakdown of the actions our care manager took when helping Eleanor recover from a stroke.

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Eleanor and Anna's story is a great way to see how an Aging Life Care Manager® removes stress and gives confidence step-by-step during each stage of recovery.

07/13/2025

Mental health is an important factor in aging health, though it may be difficult to judge your loved one's mental state at times. This article outlines a few ways that you can make mental health a priority when caring for your loved one.

We prioritize mental health with emotional wellness alongside physical health to support older Americans citizens.

07/09/2025

Are you planning for retirement and don't want to be caught off guard by unexpected situations? This Forbes article clarifies the facts around two common myths about planning your retirement age and income. If you are interested in learning more about what life - and life care - will look like as you age, reach out to us today at (623) 267-4194 or by email at shudson@onarieldercare.com! We can help you make a plan for your long term care that ensures that your wishes will be respected.

There are numerous myths, rules of thumb, traditions and other shortcuts surrounding retirement planning. Fallacies and poor assumptions are behind many of them.

07/06/2025

Financial Stress. Emotional Challenges. Uncertainty About The Future. These are all difficulties that the 'sandwich generation' regularly encounters as they care for both their parents and their own children. Working with an Aging Life Care Manager can help family caregivers manage the challenges of caregiving without becoming overwhelmed or burnt out by their various responsibilities. Reach out to us today at (623) 267-4194 or shudson@onarieldercare.com to find out how we can help you!

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Adult children with aging parents face fears about elders running out of money. They still have kids at home and they feel burdened.