Caregiving
How can you to honor your aging loved ones?
See to their daily needs—without neglecting your own?
These resources will help you live vibrantly through your caregiving season.
See to their daily needs—without neglecting your own?
These resources will help you live vibrantly through your caregiving season.
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One of the best, widest ranging and well-targeted lists of what to watch for as caregivers and how to help our loved ones be safe and at peace is on a nursing education website: https://nursingeducation.org/resources/caregivers-guide-to-senior-health/ It's not just for nurses or students, but for everyone who is caring for senior adults at home or professionally. Highly recommended.
Here's another great resource from the nursing education site. This one is a fantastic resource on Alzheimer's for caregivers: https://nursingeducation.org/resources/practical-tips-for-understanding-alzheimers/. Again, highly recommended.
Questions about eye issues for older adults? Check out this page: https://www.zocdoc.com/blog/eye-health-for-seniors-a-guide-to-vision-concerns-for-aging-eyes/
https://www.elevators.com/senior-and-disabled-care-a-guide-for-caregivers/
This resource is thanks to volunteer student Amanda at the Hastings Recreation Center in Minnesota. Amanda found: https://couponfollow.com/research/seniors-guide-to-budgeting-and-couponing to be a helpful resource for senior adults. Thanks, also to Amanda's teacher Lisa for sending this tip to me.
Help and guidance for how to avoid falls and what to do if one happens to you or someone in your care: https://www.brownandcrouppen.com/elderly-slips-and-falls-guide/
https://www.ireviews.com/online-scams/ Suggesting on keeping seniors safe from online fraud.https://seniorsafetyadvice.com/how-to-make-a-bathtub-safe-for-elderly/
Thanks to student Joey from Ms. Brown's Homeschooling Adventures class, we recommend this resource of value to caregivers: http://www.cctvcameraworld.com/home-security-keeping-seniors-safe.html -- which gives insights on when and how to install security cameras to keep a senior safe at home.
Thanks to the students at learninghaven.org and their teacher, Chloe, we recommend this resource of value to seniors: https://www.parentgiving.com/elder-care/50-safety-tips-for-seniors/
https://emergencyroomnearme.org/ This site lists Medicare hospitals around the US and rates their wait times, capacity and other services. We checked out its ratings of our local hospitals, against our vast experience with them, and found the information solid.
https://www.allaboutvision.com/resources/resource-guide-for-the-legally-blind/
https://wordfinderx.com/blog/fun-activities-for-people-with-dementia/
https://www.medicalalertadvice.com/resources/sports-and-games-for-seniors-fun-and-exercise-in-one/
https://www.singlecare.com/blog/alzheimers-dementia-medication-management/
Another new tool with lots of links and great info: https://www.callersmart.com/guides/86/senior-citizens-resources-helping-protect-our-elderly-with-resources-on-money-housing-health-and-more
https://www.onlinedoctor.com/best-online-doctor-medical-services/
https://www.onlinedoctor.com/15-best-online-medical-apps-that-make-personal-health-easier/
https://www.detoxlocal.com/resources/elderly-drug-alcohol-addiction/
https://www.mymove.com/moving/guides/moving-tips-disability/
https://usselfstorage.com/self-storage/blog/moving-tips-for-those-with-visual-impairments
www.RehabSpot.com/treatment/paying-for-rehab/government-programs/Medicare-Rehab
https://requestlegalhelp.com/legal-and-financial-planning-for-alzheimers/
https://www.caring.com/caregivers/best-medical-alert-systems/
https://www.consumersafetyguide.com/
https://www.inhomecare.com/resource-guide/
https://policylab.us/resources/clinical-trial-guide-seniors-elderly/
https://www.ignitespot.com/financial-tips-for-seniors
http://email.siegemedia.com/1/l/c8205cbd087c4fdbaf676cf5127c8319?rl=h
AARP CAREGIVING http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/caregiving-tools/
HEALTH REMINDERS FOR CAREGIVERS AND FAMILIES
http://nursingassistantguides.com/2009/25-excellent-social-media-sites-for-your-health/
https://www.drugwatch.com/health/seniors/
https://www.moneygeek.com/seniors/resources/elder-financial-abuse-prevention-guide/
http://www.aginginplace.org/guide-to-recognizing-elder-abuse/
Fire safety at home for those with disabilities: https://www.homesecuritylist.com/fire-safety-disabilities/
TRAINING FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS
The National Caregiver Alliance offers practical training for families giving special care to loved ones. Visit their site: https://caregiver.org/practical-skills-training-family-caregivers
NURSING HOME and SPECIALIZED CARE FACTS
CHOOSING A CARE FACILITY
http://www.aging-parents-and-elder-care.com/Pages/Checklists/Nursing_Home.html
Assisted Living Today features articles on choosing the best care type: assisted, memory care, nursing home, care homes, and independent living. You'll also be able to link to services in your city. http://assistedlivingtoday.com
https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/
http://www.homehealthcareagencies.com/
http://www.medicare.gov/
http://www.skillednursingfacilities.org/
https://www.seniorplanning.org/long-term-care-medicaid-eligibility/
https://clinicalcenter.nih.gov/wecare/resources.html
http://nursinghomeabusesupport.com/
https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/
http://www.assistedlivingfacilities.org/
https://www.seniorguidance.org/
PBS Special on Caring for Caregivers
National Alliance for Caregiving
Daily living and support listing
The Sobering Cost of Long-Term Care: A Guide to Paying for Care
Suggested by readers from Different with Dignity Community Center: Business Ideas for People with Disabilities.
Sites on how sleep impacts aging: https://www.tuck.com/sleep-aging/ and https://www.sleephelp.org/senior-sleep-help/
Info on mobility devices: https://dealspotr.com/article/discounts-on-mobility-and-accessibility-products
https://www.redfin.com/blog/senior-tech-safety-tips
A host of guides including comparisons of senior living options: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/elder-care-planning/
FINANCES FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS
http://texaselderlawattorney.com/life-care-planning-questions/
https://www.moneysavingpro.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-social
-security-disability-benefits/
http://www.disabilitydenials.com/guide-to-disability-claims/
http://www.thesimpledollar.com/taking-over-your-aging-parents-finances/