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Introduction
Family
Caregiver Affirmations
1. Physical and Mental Conditions of Aging
Vision
and Hearing
Taste, Smell &
Touch
Help With
Eating
Maintaining an
Active Mind
Dealing with
Confusion
Practical Pointers/Worksheets/Assessments
My
Assessment and Plan of Action
Communicating
With Hearing Impaired People
Helping
Blind and Visually Impaired People
Taste, Touch and
Smell
2. Living Arrangements
Exploring
Housing Options
Long Distance Caregiving
Locating Community Resources
Choosing a Nursing Home
Subacute Nursing Home Care
Safety in the Home
Dealing with Medication
Practical Pointers/Worksheets/Assessments
Living
Arrangements and Housing Options
Selecting a Facility
Hints to Aid in Handling Medication
3.
Financial and Legal Assistance
Help
for Medical and Longterm Care
Medicare
Medicaid
Help With Income and Housing Expenses
Legally Protecting Your Family Member
Protecting Your Family Member's Assets
Getting Private Health Insurance
Wills and Living Wills
Practical Pointers/Worksheets/Assessments
Shopping
for Insurance
Understanding Long-term
Health Care Insurance
Medicare Essentials
Medicaid Essentials
4. Self-Help for the Caregiver
Taking
Charge
Maintaining a Positive Attitude
Determining Your Family's Needs
Dealing with Professionals
Involving the Family
Avoiding Burnout
Determining Family's Needs
Practical Pointers/Worksheets/Assessments
Determining Your
Family's Needs
Caring
For An Ill Relative At Home?
Sibling Relationships
Dealing with Professionals
Ten Tips for Family Caregivers
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5. Dealing With Changes
Changing
Family Roles
Avoiding Isolation
Recognizing Changes
Planning For Difficult Situations
Planning For Death
Practical Pointers/Worksheets/Assessments
Nearing
Death Awareness
Appendix A: Physical and Mental Conditions of Aging
What
is your aging I.Q.?
Alzheimer 's Disease
Is it Alzheimer's Disease?
10
Warning Signs
Signs and Symptoms of Depression
Memory Aids
Assistive Devices
Appendix B: Living Arrangements
Living
Arrangements and Housing Options
Long Distance Caregiving
Types of Assisted Living
Choosing a Nursing Home
Caring From a Distance
Tips for Long Distance Caregiving
Geriatric Care Management
Home Health Care
Choosing a Home Health Agency
Choosing the Right Care Broker
Other Resources
Appendix C: Financial & Legal Assistance
Should
You Buy Long Term Insurance?
Long Term Care Insurance Evaluation Checklist
Social Security, SSI and Representative Payee
Legal and Estate Planning: Power of Attorney; Advance
Directive
What is Elder Law?
Financial Caregiving: A Survival Guide
General Power of Attorney
Appendix D: Self Help For the
Caregiver
Ten
Tips for Family Caregivers
Self-Nurturing Activities
Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout
What is Hospice?
Appendix E: Dealing with
Changes
Ten
Tips For Caregivers
Appendix F: Online Resource
Directory
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