Elder Care Resources

Senior Care Resources for Families & Caregivers

  1. Veteran Healthcare Resource – https://www.medicareplans.com/va-military-and-medicare-benefits-resource/
  2. Aging Connections – Aging information and professional resources at ACOM of Michiana
  3. Indiana Laws of Aging – https://inbf.org/Portals/0/Uploads/33/Files/8601aging_book_complete.pdf (62-page PDF)
  4. Five Wishes is changing the way we talk about advance care planning. – https://fivewishes.org/ (website)
  5. Ten Signs of Alzheimer’s – https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/10_signs (website)
  6. Elder Abuse – Elder abuse is often more than physical abuse; it can involve mental and often financial abuse as well.
  7. Powers of Attorney – What does it mean to give someone power of attorney over your health care or finances? This does not mean you are giving up control of your finances or health care.
  8. Caregiver Support – How can family caregivers find help and avoid burnout? Caregivers need to be aware of their own stress and to take care of themselves so they can better care for their loved ones.
  9. Choosing a Nursing Home – How can you find the nursing home that is right for your loved one?
  10. End-of-Life Decision-Making – How can you make having the difficult conversation about your end-of-life wishes easier?
  11. Avoiding Scams – What are the signs that your family member has fallen victim to a scam and what can you do to prevent future scams?
  12. Hospice – What is hospice care? Hospice supports the patient and not the disease offering a more holistic approach. They offer comfort and dignity, and not only in end of life situations.
  13. Find an Elder Law Attorney

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