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Elder Care Plan 101: Set Yourself Up for Success as a Caregiver
Learn how to discuss long-term care planning, form an elder care team, create a printable daily care plan, and find the support you need to implement a successful caregiving strategy.
3 CommentsHow to Make a Care Plan for the Elderly
An elder care plan can be a scheduling tool, an informal agreement with an aging loved one, or a formal contract used to coordinate payment for care services. Learn how to create a plan of care that will help you stay focused and organized.
0 CommentsUnderstanding Activities of Daily Living: Checklists, Assessments, and More
Assessing basic ADLs and instrumental ADLs helps determine the level of care a senior needs and what programs and benefits they may be eligible for.
2 CommentsA Recommended Reading List for Caregivers
If you’re looking for a new perspective on aging, tips for communicating with elders, advice on setting boundaries or valuable insights on dementia care, pick up one of these acclaimed books about caregiving.
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New to Caregiving Questions
Hard decisions and supportive advice needed?
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New to Caregiving Discussions
New to the process, already overwhelmed and want to give up.
4 Commentsstrugglinson Commented 7 min agoIf you could go back in time, what would you warn yourself about caregiving? One or two sentences.
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