Professional Affiliates

Formerly the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA) is a nonprofit organization with over 2,000 member practitioners who help older adults and their families live well as they face the challenges of aging. The ALCA’s expansive network of Aging Life Care Professionals® provides expertise in eight knowledge areas: health and disability, financial, housing, families, local resources, advocacy, legal, and crisis intervention. Right at Home helps sponsor ALCA conferences and events and was recognized as the ALCA 2017 Professional Partner of the Year. To learn more about the ALCA, visit aginglifecare.org or call (520) 881-8008.

The American Case Management Association (ACMA) is a national nonprofit, professional membership association that provides services and support to case management professionals within hospital/healthcare systems across the country. The collaborative practice of case management involves patients, caregivers, nurses, social workers, physicians and other practitioners to improve patient care, coordinate appropriate resources and promote optimum health for patients throughout the care continuum. Among their partnership projects, Right at Home sponsors the ACMA national conference and provides exhibits and speakers for this conference and other ACMA events. For additional details about the ACMA, visit acmaweb.org or call (501) 907-2262.

The American Society on Aging (ASA) was established in 1954 as the Western Gerontological Society and works “to support the commitment and enhance the knowledge and skills of those who seek to improve the quality of life of older adults and their families.” The ASA mission closely mirrors the Right at Home mission, “to improve the quality of life for those we serve.” Today, the 5,000 ASA members are a multidisciplinary group of health practitioners, educators and other professionals who focus on the physical, social, emotional, economics and spiritual aspects of aging. Right at Home regularly sponsors, exhibits at and provides speakers for the ASA national conference. The ASA also partners with Right at Home in producing professional CEU training webinars. To contact the ASA for more information about their services and publications, visit asaging.org or call (800) 537-9728.

Founded in 1990, the Case Management Society of America (CMSA) is an international nonprofit organization of nearly 75 chapters that supports the growth and development of professional case managers through educational forums, research, networking and legislative involvement. The CMSA is an industry leader in written standards of practice, ethics and accountability. Right at Home and the CMSA collaborate on several levels including conference sponsorships and speakers. To learn more about the CMSA, visit cmsa.org or call (800) 216-2672.

Today’s Geriatric Medicine is a bimonthly publication that provides news and insights for elder care professionals. The publication is designed for geriatrics professionals and care team members, including geriatricians, primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, dietitians, social workers and occupational/physical therapists. The print and online resources help geriatric care professionals stay current on medical advances, trends, product information and more. Right at Home partners with Today’s Geriatric Medicine on producing professional CEU training webinars. For additional information about Today’s Geriatric Medicine, visit todaysgeriatricmedicine.com or call (800) 278-4400.