Working With an Aging Life Care Professional®
Expert Guidance When Aging Becomes More Complex
Caring for an aging parent, spouse, or loved one can be overwhelming. As health conditions change, family dynamics evolve, and important care decisions arise, many families find themselves asking:
An Aging Life Care Professional® can help answer these questions and provide expert guidance every step of the way.
At Aging Outreach Services, our Aging Life Care Professionals work alongside older adults and their families to navigate the challenges of aging, coordinate care, advocate for loved ones, and create personalized plans that support safety, independence, and quality of life.
What Is an Aging Life Care Professional?
An Aging Life Care Professional® (formerly known as a Geriatric Care Manager) is a health and human services specialist who serves as a guide, advocate, educator, and care coordinator for older adults and their families. Aging Life Care Professionals are trained in aging-related issues and help families make informed decisions regarding healthcare, housing, caregiving, safety, legal planning, and long-term support.
Rather than providing direct hands-on care, an Aging Life Care Professional helps families understand options, coordinate services, and develop solutions that address the unique needs of each individual.
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First, I would like to express our deepest gratitude to your caregiver referrals, who were, to say the least, a godsend. It is very hard to put into words what they did for my family, not just for my Dad. Their compassion was extraordinary, their skill set was incredible and scheduling flexibility was remarkable. They were hard working, and most importantly, they were so kind and thoughtful to my Dad no matter what his mood was on any particular day. Their actions engendered a trust from all of us so that we felt comfortable to have them in our home and caring for Dad. - Terry Shultz
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How Aging Outreach Services Helps Families
Comprehensive Assessments
Understanding the full picture is the first step. We evaluate:
This comprehensive approach helps identify both immediate concerns and future challenges.
Care Planning & Coordination
Once needs are identified, we create a personalized care plan designed around the individual's goals, preferences, and circumstances.
This may include:
Advocacy & Problem Solving
Healthcare systems, insurance issues, and long-term care decisions can be confusing and stressful.
An Aging Life Care Professional serves as an advocate by:
Crisis Intervention
Many families first contact an Aging Life Care Professional during a crisis.
Common situations include:
Having an experienced professional involved can help families navigate difficult situations more confidently and efficiently.
When Should You Consider Working With an Aging Life Care Professional?
Many families wait until they are overwhelmed before seeking professional guidance.
You may benefit from working with an Aging Life Care Professional if:
Often, the earlier a family engages professional support, the more options are available and the better prepared everyone becomes for future challenges.
Why Families Choose Aging Outreach Services
At Aging Outreach Services, we understand that aging is rarely a one-size-fits-all journey.
Our team works closely with older adults and their families to provide compassionate guidance, personalized care planning, advocacy, and ongoing support. Whether you need assistance navigating a recent health change, coordinating care services, planning for the future, or responding to a crisis, we are here to help.
We believe every older adult deserves the opportunity to age with dignity, independence, and the highest possible quality of life.
Start With a Consultation
Let’s Talk About Your Family’s Situation
Every family’s situation is different. The first step is simply a conversation about your needs, concerns, and goals.
During your consultation we will:
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Frequently Asked Questions
An Aging Life Care Professional assesses needs, coordinates services, advocates for older adults, develops care plans, and helps families navigate healthcare, housing, caregiving, and aging-related challenges.
No. A caregiver provides hands-on assistance with daily activities, while an Aging Life Care Professional serves as a guide, advocate, care coordinator, and advisor who helps manage the overall care plan.
Many families seek assistance when facing health concerns, memory issues, caregiver stress, family disagreements, hospitalizations, or long-distance caregiving challenges.
Yes. One of the primary goals is to help older adults maintain independence whenever possible by coordinating services, evaluating safety concerns, and creating customized care plans.
Our Aging Life Care Professionals provide assessments, care planning, advocacy, resource coordination, crisis support, and ongoing guidance to help families confidently navigate the challenges of aging.
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(910) 692-0683 • (855) 590-7673
676 NW Broad St, PO Box 2478
Southern Pines, NC 28388
AOS At Home Care is not a licensed home care agency, as defined in N.C. Gen. Stat. 131E-136(2) and does not make guarantees concerning the training, supervision or competence of the personnel referred hereunder. We refer private, high-quality caregivers to disabled and older adults.