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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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Health Insurance

WEBLike Medicare, health insurance generally covers long term care up to 100 days after a recent hospital stay, doctor-prescribed home care as part of a rehabilitative program, …

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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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Medicare Assistance Programs

WEBMedicare doesn’t pay for any care provided at a VA facility--the only place VA benefits are offered. Many veterans use their benefits to get services not covered by Medicare, such …

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Advance Directives, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney: What's the

WEBThe documents that set out your wishes for medical care may go by various names depending on the state in which you live: advance directive, living will, declaration, …

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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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Respiratory Aids, Medical Equipment & Supplies, Assisted Daily …

WEBMental & Physical Health; Support Services; Legal & Financial; Planning for Long Term Care; Definitions; Caregiving Situations. My loved one is in a crisis; I’m a caregiver and I …

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Rehabilitation Facilities, Mental & Physical Health, Learn About

WEBRehabilitation Facilities. When a loved one needs focused, individualized care to recover from a stroke, heart attack, accident, or serious illness, the specialized staff at short- or …

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A Home Healthcare Primer AGIS

WEBA Home Healthcare Primer. National Family Caregivers Association. What is home care? Home care is a general term that represents a wide range of community-based services …

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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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Medicare Covered and Non-Covered Services

WEBIn general, Medicare covers the following hospice services and pays for nearly all of their costs: Doctor services. Nursing care. Medical equipment (such as wheelchairs or …

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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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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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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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Discharge Planning Begins at the Time of Admission AGIS

WEBHome health agencies offer a variety of services, including certified nursing assistants, LPNs, RNs, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, dieticians, …

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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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Home Care Tasks Checklist AGIS

WEBHome Care Tasks Checklist. Directions: 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 …

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Glossary & Definitions: Caregiver, Eldercare, Disability, Long Term

WEBAn appliance or device which assists an individual in caring for themselves or performing work or leisure activities. Administration on Aging (AoA) The federal agency that …

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