May is Aging Life Care Month, so we created a video highlighting what we appreciate most about working with Aging Life Care Professionals, Watch it here!
Aging Life Care Professionals are also known as geriatric care managers that act as a guide and advocate for families who are caring for older relatives or disabled adults.
Members of ALCA are educated and experienced in any of several fields related to Aging Life Care Management, are certified, and abide by a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. You can learn more about ALCA and find a local ALCA expert by visiting their website https://www.aginglifecare.org/
Gentle Engagement Techniques for People Living with Dementia
Thank You to Community Partner, Eldercare Management!
We are grateful to our community partners at Elder Care Management for their never-ending belief in creating an enhanced quality of life for older adults! We are proud to work with brilliant, caring, committed professional care managers who go above and beyond for their clients every day! Thank you for your service to our elders!
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Join The Hummingbird Project for a Free Virtual Armchair Travel Event on June 8th!
Re-envisioning What it Means to Combat Loneliness
Kim Hayes for Family Caregiver Alliance discusses how our zoom travel series offers community, learning, and adventure. Read the full article here!
Celebrating Aging Life Care Professionals!
May is Aging Life Care Month, so we created a video highlighting what we appreciate most about working with Aging Life Care Professionals, Watch it here!
Aging Life Care Professionals are also known as geriatric care managers that act as a guide and advocate for families who are caring for older relatives or disabled adults.
Members of ALCA are educated and experienced in any of several fields related to Aging Life Care Management, are certified, and abide by a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. You can learn more about ALCA and find a local ALCA expert by visiting their website https://www.aginglifecare.org/
Keeping Loved Ones Near!
Feeling close to her husband’s legacy and memory is something Kathleen enjoys, as it elicits feelings of comfort and nostalgia. After learning that her husband was a singer, Kathleen’s Activity Specialist from The Hummingbird Project engages her with opera and other singing venues to support her connection to his passions. This brings much closeness for Kathleen, for her love has never faltered.
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Intergenerational connection is beneficial for both parties!
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Click Here to learn five ways for children to volunteer with older adults!
Resource Share Wednesday: Suddenly 65!
A virtual newsletter in Southern California keeping abreast of social events, volunteering, classes, and more!
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Vocational Stimulation!! Joyful Moment Cards!
Colette danced for a great part of her life and enjoys sharing this experience; unfortunately, she is under Stay at Home orders stationed in her room in a senior care facility with little conversation. After the initial assessment with her family, our Hummingbird Project Activity Specialist, made ballet all the craze! “My favorite thing to watch is ballet.”- Collette
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Happy Valentine’s Day from the Hummingbird Project!
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