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Learn About Caregiving AGIS

WEBProviding or arranging care for an aging loved one, spouse, or friend presents unfamiliar challenges, especially when a crisis strikes or new responsibilities are thrust upon you. …

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Bathing & Toileting, Daily Living Aids, Assisted Daily Living

WEBFor many seniors, the bathroom is the site of time-consuming and risky physical challenges. Plenty of devices can make routine personal hygiene routine again. Bathing and toileting …

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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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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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Congregate Housing, Housing with Services, Housing, Learn About

WEBCongregate Housing. Congregate housing is multi-unit housing that offers support services to older adults who want to live among others. Each resident has a private bedroom or …

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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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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 …

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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. Team …

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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, …

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Medical, Transportation, Support Services, Learn about Caregiving …

WEBMedical transportation services can be an essential part of overall health care. Medical transportation programs may provide: Regularly scheduled service for routine visits. …

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Medical and Financial Powers of Attorney AGIS

WEBMedical and Financial Powers of Attorney. By Shae Irving, Nolo. by Shae Irving Understand powers of attorney for health care and finances and why you need to prepare both.

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Home Care Tasks Checklist AGIS

WEBDirections: 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 indicate how often. This …

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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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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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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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Emergency Contact and Medical Form AGIS

WEBEmergency Contact and Medical Form. This checklist is an easy form to document all the important information that might be needed in case of an emergency. Complete this form …

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