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Hear from Anne C. Sansevero, RN, MA, GNP, CCM, Aging Life Care™ Professional, Founder & CEO – HealthSense LLC.
About Anne:
Anne is an Aging Life Care Professional® and care manager with a nurse practitioner master’s degree in gerontology and a sub-specialization in neurological disorders. She is a resource and advocate for families who are caring for older relatives or disabled adults. With a holistic, individualized and responsive focus on problem-solving and crisis management, she guides in assembling quality home care teams.
Anne is the Founder and President of HealthSense, LLC, a care management consulting company, and is the Board President of the Aging Life Care Association.
When families are overwhelmed by care decisions, who steps in to coordinate support, provide advocacy, and bring calm to the chaos?
That’s exactly the role of an Aging Life Care Professional® (ALCP). Whether it’s navigating medical systems or planning for long-term needs, these experts can be an invaluable ally for aging adults and their loved ones.
In this episode of ComForConnections: The Podcast, we speak with Anne C. Sansevero, founder of HealthSense and a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner and Aging Life Care Professional. Below, we unpack what ALCPs do, how they benefit families, and when it might be time to involve one.
Aging Life Care Professionals (also known as geriatric care managers) are trained specialists who coordinate and oversee the care of older adults and others facing ongoing health challenges. They often have backgrounds in nursing, social work, or gerontology.
Their work focuses on:
As Anne explains in the episode, they bring a “whole-person approach” to aging care by looking beyond the medical chart and focusing on the individual’s goals, environment, and relationships.
Partnering with an ALCP can bring a number of benefits, especially when navigating complex care situations:
ALCPs conduct in-depth assessments that look at the full picture: medical conditions, mobility, mental health, family dynamics, and more. This allows them to create realistic and holistic care plans tailored to each person’s needs.
When families are split across cities or states, an ALCP can help reduce stress and miscommunication. They keep everyone informed and ensure decisions are made with input from the right people.
“The ALCP becomes the ‘quarterback’ of care,” Anne says, “coordinating with families, clinicians, and in-home care providers to ensure seamless support.”
From doctor’s appointments to rehab transitions, ALCPs know how to navigate the system. They advocate for clients and help families understand medical recommendations, insurance coverage, and long-term care options.
In the podcast, Anne touches on the emotional toll that caregiving can take. Aging Life Care Professionals can support and coach caregivers, helping them avoid burnout while improving outcomes for the care recipient.
You don’t have to wait for a crisis. Consider bringing in an ALCP if:
Anne emphasizes the importance of early engagement:
“The sooner families bring in a professional, the more options they have — and the better the outcomes.”
If you’re unsure whether an Aging Life Care Professional is right for your family, our team at ComForCare can help guide you. We work closely with ALCPs to provide in-home care that complements their care plans and helps clients live safely and independently at home.
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