It’s a Good Day at TSA: September
It’s a good day at TSA: Suicide Awareness, New Star of the Month, Meals on Wheels, New Podcast Episode
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Caregiving
September Is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September marks National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to remember lives lost to suicide as well as raise awareness about this urgent public health crisis. The Senior Alliance has programs and services to support mental health for aging adults and their caregivers.
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National Wellness Month: Wellness & Nutrition Programs With The Senior Alliance
August is National Wellness Month, which celebrates healthy habits and encourages people to prioritize self-care, healthy eating, and regular exercise. The Senior Alliance offers many health and wellness programs to support your mental, physical, social, and emotional well-being.
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It’s a Good Day at TSA: July
The Senior Alliance has a new look online! We are excited to share the new look and feel of thesenioralliance.org.
We’ve added new content to our pages, improved the navigation to make finding our services and resources easier, and freshened our look.
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Inside The Senior Alliance: National Alliance For Caregiving (Ep 45)
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In this episode, Emma Case, Planning and Advocacy Specialist at The Senior Alliance, is joined by Toni Gingerelli, from the National Alliance for Caregiving. They talk about what the National Alliance for Caregiving is, and what kinds of services and support the NAC offers. You will find out about what a caregiver is, and how people become caregivers. We also learn about the latest survey of caregivers, and the changing demographics of age groups of caregivers, including how many more younger generations are having to become caregivers. They also discuss the advocacy work that NAC does on the Federal level to provide legislation and legal supports for caregivers around the nation, and how you can get involved in helping. Great information! thesenioralliance.org. Produced by The Senior Alliance, and Blazing Kiss Media
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Alzheimer’s Awareness: Tips for Caregivers & Families
Alzheimer’s disease takes a toll on both people with dementia and caregivers. The complex cognitive and behavioral changes make it hard to know whether a loved one is simply acting out or showing signs of Alzheimer’s. Caregivers often experience high rates of stress and depression, feelings of burnout, or neglect their own health and well-being. Education is an important first step, so you know what to expect and the best ways to support your loved one and yourself.
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It’s a Good Day at TSA: June
June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month!
Alzheimer’s disease takes a toll on both people with dementia and caregivers. The complex cognitive and behavioral changes make it hard to know whether a loved one is simply acting out or showing signs of Alzheimer’s.
Here, we explore the significance of Older Americans Month and why it’s an essential time for acknowledgment and appreciation.
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Inside the Senior Alliance: Trends in Aging – Part 2 (Ep 44)
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In this episode, which is the final episode of the two-part series, Jason Maciejewski, CEO of The Senior Alliance continues his conversation with Sandy Markwood, CEO of US Aging, the national association representing and supporting the network of Area Agencies on Aging and advocating for the Title VI Native American Aging Programs. They discuss transportation issues for seniors, information and assistance for family members who are caring for seniors, and the role technology plays in senior care. They also talk about the changes that the COVID pandemic brought about in senior care, and what the future holds for senior living. Excellent information! thesenioralliance.org. Produced by The Senior Alliance and Blazing Kiss Media.
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Inside The Senior Alliance: Trends in Aging – Part 1 (Ep 43)
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In this episode, which is the first of a two-part series, Jason Maciejewski, CEO of The Senior Alliance is joined by Sandy Markwood, CEO of USAging, the national association representing and supporting the network of Area Agencies on Aging and advocating for the Title VI Native American Aging Programs. Jason and Sandy discuss the many services and programs that USAging oversees, and how they support local Area Agencies on Aging like The Senior Alliance. They also talk about the critical work that USAging does in supporting and obtaining funding from the U.S. Government to help keep these programs running. Excellent information! thesenioralliance.org. Produced by The Senior Alliance and Blazing Kiss Media.
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Caring for Our Caregivers
Being a caregiver is a powerful responsibility and a great undertaking. Today, one in every five adults are caregivers, and most caregivers have another job on top of the work they do for their loved ones
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