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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 CommentsThe Importance of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Activities of daily living are used to measure a senior’s functional status. An ADL assessment will help determine the level of care an aging loved one requires and what support 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
How can I accept that my manipulative/abusive mother (now 15 months in NH) is my responsibility as I am her POA/healthcare advocate?
26 AnswersLlamalover47 Replied May 16, 2022My husband has mild cognitive impairment. I am worried about finances and being able to care for him as it progresses. Any advice?
19 AnswersEvamar Answered May 16, 2022Does anyone know of an online caregiving group for younger caregivers/patients?
3 Answersspirit53 Answered May 11, 2022How do I respond to or help someone who is fixated on incidents from the past that cause her stress?
3 AnswersWutzit Replied May 3, 2022
New to Caregiving Discussions
If you could go back in time, what would you warn yourself about caregiving? One or two sentences.
67 CommentsIsthisrealyreal Commented 17 hours agoDo you wonder what the heck all these acronyms are?
62 CommentsBarbBrooklyn Commented May 11, 2022Expectations of the "institutions." The first question I was asked is if my dad can live with me.
7 CommentsIreland Commented Feb 25, 2022For the newbies
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