Patti UrbanFeb 2, 20213 minFebruary is AMD/Low Vision Awareness MonthWhat is AMD? Age-related Macular Degeneration, or AMD, is named after the macula, that small area in the back of your eye that is...
Patti UrbanJan 18, 20213 minHoarding and Seniors – The DangersIn my practice as a geriatric care manager, I come across senior hoarders. Families are frustrated that their aging loved ones are...
Patti UrbanJan 4, 20213 minNew Year's Resolution: Do Your Advance DirectivesHAPPY NEW YEAR! If you haven't made a New Year's Resolution yet, I've got just the one for you. Everyone over the age of 18 needs Advance...
Patti UrbanOct 22, 20201 minWhat Are the ALCA 8 Knowledge Areas?The expertise of Aging Life Care Professionals can be summarized into eight knowledge areas.
Patti UrbanOct 8, 20201 minWhat is an Aging Life Care Professional® ?An Aging Life Care Professional, a/k/a Geriatric Care Manager, offers a holistic approach to caring for older adults.