Founded in 2003, Aging Wisdom was launched by Lisa Mayfield as a sole practitioner of care management. This year we are celebrating 20 years as an Aging Life Care practice and a staff of sixteen!
And it’s May, which is National Aging Life Care Month, a time for us to celebrate our profession.
Our Care Managers have all taken different career paths before finding Aging Life Care as a profession, including Lisa.
In this episode, Lisa reflects on her background and experience in community and mental health and how it lead to learning about and eventually practicing Aging Life Care.
Aging Life Care as a profession became Lisa’s focus when she saw how it had the opportunity to address the difficult and challenging issues that families often face when helping an older adult.
It was this help with the foundational challenges, such as addressing falls, cognitive changes, driving when it was no longer safe, for example, that was more effective at supporting older adults than counseling alone. Counseling, Lisa observes, still has a role once the older adults is safe and these issues have been addressed.
Families are often flummoxed by the myriad of changes and challenges, as well as navigating the complexities of healthcare systems. Our role is that of advisor, guide, facilitator, advocate, or coach, depending on the client’s needs and that of their family and supports.
Not sure what your next steps should be? We’ve helped hundreds of families navigate these changes and prepare for the future. Click here to schedule a get-acquainted call with one of our Certified Care Managers.
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