CSA Journal

Editor’s Letterby Erika Walker Technology Trends in Situational Awarenessby Stephen Popovich and Shelley Symonds, BA, MBA Dementia and Drugs: It’s Up to Us to Change the Conversationby Walter O. Coffey, MPA, MA The Covert Diagnosis: Alcohol Use Disorder in the Older Adultby Sally Combest, MD Depression and Anxiety in Older Adultsby Michelle Kunz Standard, Routine…

Editor’s Letterby Erika Walker VAAACares: Partnership Reduces Hospital Readmissions and Saves Moneyby Kathy Vesley-Massey Parish Nursing Trends and Their Benefits to Older Adultsby Jennifer Hildebrand, RN-BC Improving the Caregiver and Older Adult Matchby Scott Burglechner Aging and the Spiritual Journeyby The Rev. Dr. Richard H. Gentzler, Jr. Courageously Connecting the Agesby Donna Butts Social Media…

Editor’s Letter The Challenge of Disclosure and Transparency in the Senior Placement and Referral IndustryCHUCK BONGIOVANNI, MSW, MBA, CSA, CFE The Impact of Untreated Hearing Loss on Seniors and the “Non”- Technology That Changes EverythingMICHELE AHLMAN Trends in Technology and Aging: Views from an Industry LeaderInterview of MAJD ALWAN, PHD by SCOTT MORRISON, CSA Spiritual…

The Intersection of Healthcare and Financial PlanningPlanning for the InevitablePart One: Aging Expectations and Family ResilienceCLTC Paying for Long-Term Care: Seeking Solutions for Increasing Need CSAs, Seniors and the Integrity of Credit Files: Now More Than EverAdvising your Clients about the Value of Disability InsuranceAging and Informed Financial Decision Making: New Tools for the Professional Working…

Editor’s LetterWhere is Your Tribe? Who Are Your People? Social Isolation and Loneliness in the 21st CenturyGoing It Alone: The Plight of Solo AgersAging in Place: Context MattersBaby, My Car Can Drive My Car! The Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on Mobility for America’s Aging SocietyResistance to Assistance: When Older Adults Decline Support in the HomeThe…

Editor’s Letter Living to 100 and Beyond: A Conversation with Dr. Thomas PerlsOpioids and Older Adults: Managing Chronic Pain in the Midst of a National EpidemicDementia in the Emergency DepartmentUrban Legends of Aging: Don’t Fall for ThemEmbracing the Transition: Moving from Home to an Independent Living CommunityCommunity Health Centers: An Alternative Approach to Universal HealthcareThe…

Editor’s Letter Clearing the Smoke on Medical Marijuana: A Focus on Older AdultsAge Wave, Meet Tech Wave: Closing the Digital DivideMindful Movement for Healthy AgingReiki Therapy: A Healing Practice for Older AdultsCohousing Communities: A New Age-in-Place LifestyleHow to Tell If You or Your Organization Have Compassion FatigueUsing a Reverse Mortgage to Age in Place in…

Editor’s Letter Intangible Gifts Take Form Technologies to Support People “Aging with Disability” Aging Well: Turning Good Intentions into Action Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Offers Trust and Solutions Fraud Alert: Moving Can Be Hazardous What the New DOL Fiduciary Rule Means for Advisors Special Needs Trusts for Children with Disabilities New Estate Law Supports Agent…

Editor’s Letter The Emotional Impact of Financial Elder Abuse Communities Unite to Combat Elder Abuse Protecting Our Seniors from Financial Abuse Financial Abuse of Older Adults: Recognizing the Red Flags Torn: A Case Report Of Elder Abuse Reflections on Three Important Books Stories that Inspire The Art and Sculpture of Helen Howe Braider Commentary: Inconvenient…

Editor’s Letter Aging in America: A Profile of Older Adults Building A Trustworthy Network: The Art of Vetting Financial Scams Against Older Adults: How to Recognize and Prevent Them Medical Tourism: Affordable Health Care Solutions Abroad Embracing a New Normal: Dealing with Grief Age-Friendly Cities The Downsizing, Rightsizing, and Moving Process: Tips to Make it…

Editor’s Letter Universal Design: The Wave of the Future Person-Centered Dementia Care: An Escalating Societal Challenge New Survey: Science-Backed Habits Reduce Dementia Risk Living with Dementia: Cure versus Care The Forgotten Population: Aging Behind Bars Aging Intimately: The Issues Surrounding Dementia and Sex Stories that Inspire: Life Lessons from Older Adults Book Review: Hiding the…

Table of Contents Editor’s Letter The Joys of Travel:  Passport May Be Required Depression and Quality of Life in Older Adults Moving in the Right Direction Financial Abuse of Older Adults Today’s Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPPA] Stories That Inspire:  Life Lessons from Older Adults CASE IN POINT – A VA Travel Guide: …

Editor’s Letter The New Reverse Mortgage:  How These Loans Work The ACA’s 1332 Waivers:  An Opportunity for State Innovation Advanced Care Planning:  An Ongoing Process The Crisis in Long-Term Care Funding:  Understanding Private Pay Alternatives The Hidden Costs of Long-Term Care Same-Sex Couples:  Financial and Legal Implications Stories That Inspire:  Life Lessons from Older Adults…

Editor’s Letter The Mindful Advisor ACA: A 2014 Update Solo Aging:  The Next Frontier Transformation of the Aging Industry The Other Talk Assessing Client Cognitive Function:  Legal Pitfalls Stories That Inspire:  Life Lessons from Older Adults Book Review – The Upside of Aging The Art of Lynn Daignault CASE IN POINT – Caregiver Grief:  Recognizing…

Editor’s Letter Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: A Rising Phenomenon From Hearing Loss to Hearing Aids: Making an Important Decision Advocacy and Coordination of Care for Older Adults Nonverbal Communication:  The Power of Touch Medicare Advantage Plans and Consumer Directed Health Plans: Understanding the Difference Stories That Inspire:  Life Lessons from Older Adults Big Surprises in the…

Editor’s Letter Home and Community-Based Services:  A Broader View The Way Forward:  Exercising for Life Hospice Care in America:  What You May Not Know Senior Living Decisions:  Motivating Factors and Fear of Change Safe Investments for Older Adults Supporting an Older Relative:  A Surprising Tax Benefit Stores That Inspire:  Life Lessons from Older Adults CASE IN…

Editor’s Letter The Booming Dynamics of Aging:  Meeting the Challenges of the Emerging Senior Majority Headed for the Future:  A Boomer’s Guide to Returning to College Encore Careers:  The New Paradigm of Work for Older Adults Understanding Vision Problems:  Types, Treatment, and Prevention Motivational Interviewing:  Fostering Behavioral Change in Older Clients The Social Treatment:  The…

Editor’s Letter Virtual Retirement Villages:  Supporting Aging in Community Dental Health and Aging:  The Connection to Overall Health Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: When Being Tired Takes Over Your Life Networking:  Business Benefits, Partnerships, and Best Practices The Best Gift Ever: Learning How to Listen — Especially to Difficult People The Durable General Power of Attorney:  Friend or…

Editor’s Letter Ethical Wills:  A Gift Beyond Money Baby Boomers and the Long-Term Care Challenge: A Practical and Policy Perspective Area Agencies on Aging: Recent Trends Senior Centers: Their Relevancy and Impact on the Social Needs of Older Adults Senior Advising: Fast and Slow Long-Term Care Insurance: Understanding the Options and Cost The Spirituality of…

Editor’s Letter Seniors and the Affordable Care Act Taking Control of Clutter and Avoiding its Dangers How to Know When it’s Time to Retire — or Not Designations: What They Are and What They Mean How to Choose a Tax Preparer Understanding Spousal Social Security Rights Planning for Possible Incapacity Before it’s Needed: Why it’s…