Services from care managers should be something that every family takes advantage of, but in reality very few families use them. Qualified managers could go a long ways towards helping the family find
Referral and Information Sources
AARP
601 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20049
800-424-3410
Web site: www.aarp.org
AARP supplies information about caregiving, long-term care and aging, including publications and audio-visual aids for ca
Veterans Long Term Care Benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs provides three types of long term care services for veterans.
1. The first type is benefits provided to veterans in the VA healthcare system.
These are individuals w
Caregiving Resources
AARP Webplace
Web site: http://www.aarp.org/
This site has a caregiving section that discusses caregiving options and includes information on caregiver support, long-term care financing, help with hom
Nonmedical Home Care Services
Although most home care is provided by family, friends or volunteers, there is a growing trend to hire paid individuals or professionals to provide this care in the home. The hiring of care is prompte
Caregiver Advice – Washing & Bathing
For most adults, washing is a personal and private activity. When you are helping someone with dementia to wash, it is important to be sensitive and tactful and to respect their dignity. A few simple
Ten Warning Signs of Caregiver Stress
1. Denial about the disease and its effects on the person who is being diagnosed. I know mum’s going to get better.
2. Anger at the person with Alzheimer’s or others that no effective treatments or cu
Home Health Agencies
Home health agencies provide medical care to help people rehabilitate in their homes from acute medical conditions such as accidents, illnesses or surgery. Services provided include registered nurses,
Government Agencies
Federal & State Agencies For Seniors – http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors/FederalState.shtml Caregivers’ Resources – http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Health/caregivers.shtml End of Life Issues – h
Estate Planning and Trust Management for Seniors
Estate Planning
A key deficiency in the process of planning for long term care occurs when seniors fail to provide for orderly distribution of assets at death and fail to let their family know what to