First Coast Aging Life Care

09/26/2025

Caring for a loved one from miles away?
You may need an Aging Life Care Professional if the person you are caring for:

⮞ Has multiple medical or ongoing health issues
⮞ Is unable to live safely in their current environment
⮞ Is not pleased with current care and requires advocacy
⮞ Has limited or no nearby family support

Read more: https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/help-for-long-distance-caregivers/

09/07/2025

FCALC is here to help!

Caring for an aging loved one from afar can be overwhelming. Long-distance caregivers often juggle travel, work, and family responsibilities while worrying if their loved one is truly safe and supported. An Aging Life Care Professional® can provide local oversight, coordinate care, and serve as your trusted eyes and ears, bringing peace of mind better quality of life to older adults.

Read more at: https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/help-for-long-distance-caregivers/

09/07/2025

Caring for an aging loved one from afar can be overwhelming. Long-distance caregivers often juggle travel, work, and family responsibilities while worrying if their loved one is truly safe and supported. An Aging Life Care Professional® can provide local oversight, coordinate care, and serve as your trusted eyes and ears, bringing peace of mind better quality of life to older adults.

Read more at: https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/help-for-long-distance-caregivers/

09/02/2025

September is World Alzheimer’s Month. 💜
This month we stand with the millions of individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s and dementia. Together, we can raise awareness, support caregivers, and work toward a future with better care and understanding.

08/25/2025

Announcing Memory Cafés! The St. Johns County Dementia Care and Cure Initiative (DCCI) Task Force will be hosting Memory Cafés in September and October at two locations in St. Johns County, FL. A Memory Café is a welcoming gathering where people experiencing cognitive challenges and the people who care for them come together for friendship, fun, and acceptance. See the attached flyer for more details. Memory Cafés will be held at the following two locations:

Island Doctors Wellness, 2477 U.S. Rte-1, St. Augustine, FL 32086 (a few doors down from The Haven Attic) on the following dates:
Friday, September 12, 2025 – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Friday, October 17, 2025 – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

St. Johns County Bartram Trail Branch Library, 60 Davis Pond Blvd., Fruit Cove, FL 32259, on the following dates:
Friday, October 24, 2025 – 1:30-3:00PM
Friday, November 21, 2025 – 1:30-3:00PM
Friday, December 19, 2025 – 1:30-3:00PM

Advance registration is required. For registration links and for more information, please visit our website at www.coasjc.org/dementia-caring-task-force.

The St. Johns County Dementia Care and Cure Initiative (DCCI) Task Force is a FL Department of Elder Affairs sponsored program that “aims to build more inclusive, kinder, respectful, and aware communities regarding those living with and affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.”

We hope you will join us!

08/18/2025

Aging Life Care Managers® provide expert guidance and improved outcomes for older adults and families. Backed by new Virginia Tech research.

08/11/2025

First Coast Aging Life Care just launched our Solo-Ager Support Plan! Call us for more information! (904) 344 5090 📞

Solo aging presents unique challenges, but with proactive planning, you can create a secure and fulfilling future.

08/05/2025

Caregiving is a demanding, and often socially isolating, necessity for many people. Here are ways caregivers can cope with the challenges.

07/06/2025

Looking for Trusted Help with Aging Care? Here’s How to Find It:

The Find an Aging Life Care Expert tool makes it easy to connect with a professional near you:

1️⃣ Visit the search page here: ➜ https://ow.ly/omba50WkBqx
2️⃣ Enter your ZIP code, city, or state
3️⃣ Review profiles and reach out directly to the Aging Life Care Manager® who fits your needs

These experts can help with care planning, navigating healthcare, family coaching, and so much more. Start your search today.

06/30/2025

Wellness is about more than just avoiding illness. It’s about thriving at every age! Check out ALCA's latest blog, written by Amy Pierce, RN, BSN, CMC, for 5 simple, powerful ways to boost your health, mind, social life, and sleep as you age. Plus, learn how Aging Life Care Managers® support you and your family through life’s changes.

Read the full guide and start adding life to your years today!
https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/embracing-wellness-at-every-age-a-guide-for-living-vibrantly-in-later-life/

06/21/2025

Avoid these platitudes, and learn what to say instead.