education and resources for family caregivers, friends, and providers helping older adults
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Tools & Worksheets
Fact Sheets in Spanish
· Choosing an Elder Law Attorney
· Dealing with Stress
· Housing Options
· FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act)
· Financial Assistance
· Financial Planning
· Legal
· Local, State and Federal Resources
· Long Term Care
· Paying for Care
· Skilled Care Facilities
· Social Security, SSI, Medicare
· Transportation and Driving
· Choosing an Elder Law Attorney
· Dealing with Stress
· Housing Options
· FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act)
· Financial Assistance
· Financial Planning
· Legal
· Local, State and Federal Resources
· Long Term Care
· Paying for Care
· Skilled Care Facilities
· Social Security, SSI, Medicare
· Transportation and Driving
Aging, Mental Health, Depression, and Drugs
Aging and Drug Effectiveness
Behavior and Emotions
Behavior Changes
Caregiving Basics
FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act)
Choosing Adult Day Services
If Care is Needed at Home
Caring for the Caregiver
Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout
Dealing with Stress
Effects of Caregiving
Report and Workbook: Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others
Chronic Illness
Social Security, SSI, Medicare
Caregiving and Alzheimers Disease
Important Medical and Personal Information
Communication and Relationships
Advocating for a Family Member
Terminology: Referring to People with
Disabilities and Older Adults
Communicating with Persons with Alzheimers and Dementia
Community & Internet Resources
Researching Resources Handout
End of Life Issues
Gathering the Necessary Papers
Financial
Financial Assistance Programs
Financial Planning
Financial Steps of Caregivers
Paying for Care
Housing Options & Long Term Care
Long Term Care
Skilled Care Facilities
Housing Options
Choosing An Assisted Living Facility
Legal
Choosing an Elder Law Attorney
Legal Factsheet
Long Distance Caregiving
Caregiving from a Distance
Loss and Grief
Survivor's Kit
Safety & Independence
Assessment for Home Safety
Fall Prevention Assessments
Adapting Your Home for More Accessible Living
Important Medical and Personal Information
Transportation and Driving
Sandwich Generation
Healthy Eating
Sensory Loss
Assistive Devices
Work Life Balance
Tips for Finding Time and Taking Care of Yourself
Aging and Drug Effectiveness
Behavior and Emotions
Behavior Changes
Caregiving Basics
FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act)
Choosing Adult Day Services
If Care is Needed at Home
Caring for the Caregiver
Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout
Dealing with Stress
Effects of Caregiving
Report and Workbook: Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others
Chronic Illness
Social Security, SSI, Medicare
Caregiving and Alzheimers Disease
Important Medical and Personal Information
Communication and Relationships
Advocating for a Family Member
Terminology: Referring to People with
Disabilities and Older Adults
Communicating with Persons with Alzheimers and Dementia
Community & Internet Resources
Researching Resources Handout
End of Life Issues
Gathering the Necessary Papers
Financial
Financial Assistance Programs
Financial Planning
Financial Steps of Caregivers
Paying for Care
Housing Options & Long Term Care
Long Term Care
Skilled Care Facilities
Housing Options
Choosing An Assisted Living Facility
Legal
Choosing an Elder Law Attorney
Legal Factsheet
Long Distance Caregiving
Caregiving from a Distance
Loss and Grief
Survivor's Kit
Safety & Independence
Assessment for Home Safety
Fall Prevention Assessments
Adapting Your Home for More Accessible Living
Important Medical and Personal Information
Transportation and Driving
Sandwich Generation
Healthy Eating
Sensory Loss
Assistive Devices
Work Life Balance
Tips for Finding Time and Taking Care of Yourself
Information updated 03-08-13
Check Lists
Non-Medical In-Home Care Assessments
· AARP Choosing an Agency for In-Home Care
· How to Choose a Senior Home Care Agency
· Standards of Quality for Senior Home Care Agencies
· Family Caregiver Assessment
Physician/Medical Visits
· Communicating with Doctor and Healthcare Providers
Home Safety
· Fall Prevention Assessments
· Housing Safety Checklist
· Preventing Falls and Fractures
Non-Medical In-Home Care Assessments
· AARP Choosing an Agency for In-Home Care
· How to Choose a Senior Home Care Agency
· Standards of Quality for Senior Home Care Agencies
· Family Caregiver Assessment
Physician/Medical Visits
· Communicating with Doctor and Healthcare Providers
Home Safety
· Fall Prevention Assessments
· Housing Safety Checklist
· Preventing Falls and Fractures
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