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Wellness, Mental & Physical Health, Learn About Caregiving AGIS

WebIt is important to remember that caregivers and care recipients have wellness needs. You and your ailing loved one can benefit from many of the same daily habits and attitudes, …

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A Home Healthcare Primer AGIS

WebA Home Healthcare Primer. National Family Caregivers Association. What is home care? Home care is a general term that represents a wide range of community-based services …

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Medicare & Medicaid

WebMedicare and Medicaid are different and separate programs. Medicare is a federal health insurance program primarily for older adults. Medicaid is an assistance program for …

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Medical Alert & Call Systems

WebOlder adults and others often find themselves unable to call for help just when they need it the most. Alert systems make it much easier to do so; some even monitor health …

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Group Homes, Housing with Services, Housing, Learn About …

WebGroup homes offer a private or semi-private bedroom, while the living areas are shared with the other residents. Meals are typically served and shared in the dining room, providing …

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Activities of Daily Living Assessment, Mental & Physical Health

WebActivities of Daily Living Assessment. An assessment of routine functions can go a long way toward determining the type of care your loved one needs. A survey about basic physical …

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Checklists & Assessments: Caregiver, Eldercare, Disability, Long

WebResources for Finding a Caregiver. What a Professional Assessment Covers Checklist. Adult Day Care Center Checklist. At Home Care Information Form. Home Care …

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Respiratory Aids, Medical Equipment & Supplies, Assisted Daily …

WebOxygen supplies and air filtering devices are vital to many older adults with respiratory conditions. The ability to perform just about any task starts with the ability to breathe …

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Find Facilities & Services AGIS

WebFind Local Services. Free resource for finding care and service providers in Home Care, Assisted Living/Memory Care, Adult Day Care, Transportation Services, Nursing Homes …

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Hiring a Care Manager, Caregiving Overview, Learn About …

WebHiring a Care Manager. Especially if you live far away from a loved one who needs care, finding and arranging the best care can be stressful and complicated. Professional care …

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The Hospice Team

WebHospice is a family-centered approach that includes, at minimum, a team of doctors, nurses, home health aides, social workers, chaplains, counselors, and trained volunteers.

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The Difference Between An Advance Care Directive and a Living Will

WebA living will is one type of advance directive. It takes effect when the patient is terminally ill. Advance directives are not set in stone. A patient can revise and update the contents as …

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Food Stamp Special Rules for the Elderly or Disabled AGIS

WebHowever, there is one exception for elderly persons and one for disabled persons: Residents of federally subsidized housing for the elderly may be eligible for food stamps, even …

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Durable Powers of Attorney and Revocable Living Trusts

WebBelow we discuss three of them: Durable Power of Attorney, Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, and Revocable Living Trusts. Because laws vary from state to state, you …

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Home Care Tasks Checklist AGIS

WebHome Care Tasks Checklist. Directions: This checklist is to help identify the tasks required to be completed by a home care worker. For each question, answer if help is needed and …

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Emergency Contact and Medical Form AGIS

WebThis checklist is an easy form to document all the important information that might be needed in case of an emergency. Complete this form by entering medical history and …

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