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"Brass-tacks advice for common challenges"
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There are more than 34 million of you today caring for parents, grandparents, and other aging relatives. Most of you, research shows, also work in demanding jobs. Many of you are sandwiched between generations, caring for both your parents and your own children. You have to make complex decisions daily, and you frequently find yourself alone in your role as caregiver. It can be a difficult and overwhelming experience.
We're here to help you overcome common caregiving obstacles and reduce caregiving stress. You deserve the help and your loved ones deserve the best of care.
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Things To Do After First Cancer Diagnosis
- Make sure you have a clear and accurate diagnosis.
- Notify family and friends.
- Schedule a family meeting.
- Start a medical care notebook.
- Use an appointment calendar.
- Designate someone to research the cancer and recommended treatment.
- Get a second opinion.
- Decide where to be treated.
- Choose an oncologist and other members of the medical team.
- Get key legal documents in place.
- Plan for transportation to and from treatment.
- Plan for someone to accompany your loved one to doctors' appointments.
- Begin building a support network.
- Review insurance coverage.
- Look into family leave benefits at work.
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- Aging in Place
- This article discusses seniors aging in place and living independently.
- Stages of Alzheimer's
- This article discusses the various stages of Alzheimer's disease.
- Assisted Living Care
- This article discusses assisted living care, what it is and where to find it.
- Broken Hip
- This topic page discusses broken hip treatment and recovery for older adults.
- Cancer Symptoms
- This article discusses common cancer symptoms and how to recognize early cancer signs.
- Hiring a Caregiver
- This article discusses hiring a caregiver, how to interview and what to ask.
- COPD Symptoms
- This article discusses common COPD symptoms, what is COPD and how to treat it.
- Stages of Grief
- This article discusses the common stages of grief, and how to cope with grief and loss.
- Heart Attack Symptoms
- This article discusses common heart attack symptoms, and how to recognize early heart attack signs.
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- This article discusses hospice care and palliative care, what it is and where to find it.
- Living Wills
- This article discusses living wills and advance health directives, what they're for and how to write them.
- Long Term Care Insurance
- This article discusses long term care insurance and policies, and how to choose the right long term care plan.
- Medicaid: How it Works
- This article discusses what Medicaid is and how it works.
- Medicare: How it Works
- This article discusses what Medicare is and how it works.
- Nursing Homes
- This topic page discusses nursing home care, where to find it and how to choose the right nursing home.
- Parkinson's Disease
- This topic page discusses Parkinson's disease, what it is and available treatments.
- Power of Attorney for Finances
- This article discusses financial power of attorney, what it is and its significance in elder law.
- Reverse Mortgages
- This article discusses reverse mortgage, what it is and why it may be necessary. Also provides a free reverse mortgage guide.
- Stroke Symptoms
- This article discusses common stroke symptoms, and how to recognize early stroke signs.
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Wikipedia Articles Related to Senior Care
Here's the most relevant Wikipedia article relating to senior care and elder care:
A continuing care community, also known as a life-care community, is a type of retirement community where a number of aging care needs, from assisted living, independent living and nursing home care, may all be met in a single residence, whether apartment or enclosed unit. Typically, elderly candidates move into a continuing-care retirement community (CCRC) while still living independently, with few health risks or healthcare needs, and will remain reside there until end of life.Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs)", HelpGuide.org As patrons progress in age, and medical needs change, the level of nursing care and service increases proportionally in response. In such a way, the needs of patrons are consistently monitored and catered to, particularly as those needs become more intensive. If greater illness or injury warrants hospitalization, the patron may return to his or her residence after recovery, and should receive appropriate treatment and care.
Continuing-care communities are ideal for seniors that may be living in isolation, and would like to be immersed in a hospitable environment with other people of the same age. Typically, a range of activities and amenities are provided for both recreation and resource. However, CCRCs are costly, and vary widely in entrance and recurring fees.Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)", AARP.org Often, a life-care contract is required, and the stipulations within such contracts can also vary in terms of service. It is important for any considering such contracts to have an elder law attorney review its terms and ensure legitimacy.Nell Bernstein, "Continuing-Care Community Contracts and Fees," Caring.com, November 2008 Potential patrons, or their current caregivers, should inquire about licensing reports, prior inspections and verified complaints to help inform their opinion of a particular CCRC. It is also advisable for potential patrons and their caregivers to have open discussions with current residents and receive their opinions on the CCRC in question.
A list of accredited CCRCs can be procured from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities[http://www.carf.org].
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