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We subscribe to the Health on the Net code principles
Member American Society on Aging
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
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Aging, Mental Health, Depression, and Drugs
Aging and Drug Effectiveness


Behavior and Emotions

Behavior Changes

Caregiving Basics
FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act)
Local State and Federal Resources
Choosing an 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

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

Sandwich Generation
Transportation and Driving

Sensory Loss
Assistive Devices


Work Life Balance
Tips for Finding Time and Taking Care of Yourself
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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
· Falls Prevention Checklist