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Beginning the caregiving process for a loved one can be overwhelming. You would benefit from support from other family members and friends, hiring a personal care aide for limited hours, and using monitoring solutions to ensure that your loved one is safe, and is following their doctors' instructions (e.g. taking medications as prescribed).
Resources
Based upon your responses to the initial situation assessment, here are specific resources that can help guide you through the process of setting up care as well as helping you manage your situation
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Funding options
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Legal documents
Speak to a Geriatric Care Specialist – first 10 minutes are free
Each caregiver situation in unique. Our geriatric care specialists are highly experienced in helping guide you through the caregiving process.
Aging in Place Toolkit
Provides free and low-cost tools for your particular situation (list items and costs)
Geriatric Eldercare or Caregiver Specialist (Over and Under 65)
The toolkit includes:
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Family vault to secure important legal, financial, and medical records
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Video: training and tips
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Links to Home Care Agencies
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Links to caregiving services, products, and digital technology devices
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Links to government, nonprofits, and support groups
Contact a Home Care Agency
Find a professional home aide who specializes in dementia care
Online Community Forum
Need a kindred spirit to talk or read through your caregiving challenges? Join our caregivers-only community forum,