A monthly newsletter with ideas, insights, and resources for improving the Quality of Care and Quality of Life for older adults and adults with disabilities.
Created by The Hummingbird Project and Sage Eldercare Solutions
Making Transformative Change in the Aging Life Care Field
During Aging Life Care Month, we cover the bold charge issued at the national conference of the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA) in April.
The Aging Life Care field is entering a transformative moment—and ALCA Board President Nina Herndon believes now is the time to "Push Our Potential."
In our latest blog, adapted from Nina's keynote address, she outlines a new era of opportunity for Aging Life Care Professionals®. From strengthening community and strategic partnerships to increasing public awareness and integrating AI into practice, Nina outlines an aspirational vision for the profession's future.
The blog also highlights exciting momentum within ALCA, including growing demand for Aging Life Care services, expanded member programs, and initiatives designed to support professionals at every stage of their careers.
Whether you're already in the field or exploring a path into Aging Life Care, ALCA's message is both a call to action and an inspiring reminder of the impact this work can have on families and communities.
This month, in honor of National Aging Life Care Month and Stroke Awareness Month, we celebrate the power of memories, connection, and creative self-expression.
🎨 "My Life in Color" Memory Collage
Using photos, magazine clippings, drawings, or meaningful words, create a collage that reflects favorite memories, people, hobbies, or life experiences. There's no right or wrong way—just an opportunity to tell your story through color and creativity.
For older adults, creative activities that foster reminiscence can support emotional wellness, cognitive engagement, and meaningful connection—especially during recovery or life transitions.
✨ Tip: Invite conversation while creating your collage—ask about favorite memories, traditions, or moments that bring joy.
Creative activities like this serve to honor the stories and experiences that make each life unique.
Resources To Share
Aging Life Care Content
For National Aging Life Care Month, we would like to share five of our favorite blogs.
Better Health Kitchen (a podcast and a blog): Dr. Annie Fenn distills scientific literature to uncover the latest on Alzheimer's prevention, both in and out of the kitchen.
Better Health While Aging: A health and caregiving information site from Leslie Kemsian, MD, MPH, which offers practical guidance for older adults and family caregivers.
We’re excited to share that Sage Eldercare Solutions will attend the Professional Fiduciaries Association of California (PFAC) Educational Conference, May 27–30, 2026! Be sure to visit us in the Exhibitor Hall - Booth 507.
On Friday of the conference, Hummingbird Project Manager Meredith Eden and Ryan Andersen of Walcott & Hartin LLC will present: Engaging the Whole Client: Practical Strategies for Enhancing Client Well-Being Across Needs and Budgets. Hummingbird Project Manager Christa Kagin and Engagement Specialist Kaitlin Ecabert will join the discussion panel following the presentation.
Whether you'll attend PFAC in person or follow along from home, we'd love to stay connected. Visit us at the conference or connect with us online using the link below.
Celebrating her 10-year anniversary with Sage & The Hummingbird Project, we are proud to spotlight Meredith Eden, Manager of Hummingbird Project Services, Virtual and Sacramento.
For the past decade, Meredith, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, has been a driving force behind The Hummingbird Project's growth and evolution.
She leads the Quality of Life Engagement Specialists in the Sacramento region, oversees the Virtual Program, and manages the Home Care Quality of Life Program, supporting Sage care providers through holistic engagement consultation and training.
Meredith has played an instrumental role in growing the program across California and into Seattle. She is passionate about creating meaningful experiences through movement, life-review scriptwriting, and innovative virtual programming.
Thank you, Meredith, for ten years of leadership, creativity, compassion, and dedication to enhancing the quality of life for the clients and communities we serve.
Candid Sage
The Hummingbird Project's Sacramento team enjoys Spring Fling with a bowling adventure.
(From top left clockwise: Director, Tara Blanca, Engagement Specialists, Jen Verdu, Kristen Hollon-Miller, Kaitlin Ecabert, Micki Thao, and Meredith Eden, Manager of Hummingbird Project Services for Sacramento and Virtual)
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A new series of Let's Get Away Together starts on May 26th! We are so grateful to Family Caregiver Alliance for its generous funding of this exclusive, engaging, and uplifting virtual experience. Best yet, it is free for participants.
Please join us on Tuesday from 1 pm to 2 pm (PT) on Zoom:
May 26th: Let's Discover the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.!
June 2nd: Let's Ride Trolleys, Trains, and Other Tracks Around the World!
June 9th: Let’s Visit the Waterfalls and Mountains of Africa!
June 16th: Let’s Explore the Frozen Continent: Antarctica!
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