Many people have to choose an assisted living residence in the midst of a crisis, so they don’t have time to weigh their options. But it’s best if you can prepare ahead before any health crisis forces you to make a quick decision.
Seniors & Aging
Caring for a Loved One: What to Consider
If you have just realized that you may become responsible for caring for a loved one, what should you think of first? Below are some tips to consider for anyone at the initial stage of caregiving. You have a growing concern that in the near future your relative will...
Adult Day Care Centers
Adult Day Care What Type of Housing Assistance Is Available? How Do Adult Day Care Centers Operate? Home Health Care Assisted Living Home Modifications Assistive Technology Hospice Care Government Assisted Housing Respite Care Today, family caregivers have...
Hospice and Palliative Care
What Is Hospice? Hospice is a specialized program that addresses the needs of the catastrophically ill and their loved ones. A team approach is provided in hospice that may involve physicians, nurses, social workers, clergy, home health aids, volunteers, therapists...
Death and Dying: Organizations that Help
Find organizations that help people face issues around death and dying.
Long-Term and Residential Care: Organizations that Help
Find organizations that help people find long-term and residential care.
How To Make Your Own Long-Term Care Decisions
Even if you are no longer living in your own home and have moved into a long-term care facility, you still want to be able to make decisions about the parts of your life that matter most to you. Now and then, you might like to smoke a cigarette, drink an alcoholic...
Planning Your End of Life Care
Introduction You can prepare for a potential medical crisis by taking steps today to ensure your participation in future health care decision: GATHER the information you need to make the right choices for you. TALK about end-of-life decisions with your family,...
Residential Long-Term Care: What you need to know
Determining the type of care needed and choosing a quality facility takes time and planning. Social workers can help you choose the right option for you and your family.
Death and Dying: What you need to know
You might experience a range of feelings both before a loved one dies and long afterward.
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