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In-Home Care Strategies: Post 1 of 3
In-Home Care Strategies: Post 1 of 3

Creating an in-home care strategy for your parent depends on two dimensions: how many “activities of daily living” (ADLs) your family member needs help with and your bandwidth for in-home coordination of services. This post focuses on home health aides and often overlooked ADLs.

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In Home CareKaren McHenryJanuary 8, 2019In-home care, Home health aides, ADLsComment
Stairlifts & Accessibility Issues
Stairlifts & Accessibility Issues

Making accessibility improvements to your parent’s house can mean the difference between staying at home and moving to a facility with more care. Stairlifts and grab bars aren’t a solution for everyone, but here are some things to consider related to home modifications.

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In Home CareKaren McHenryJanuary 1, 2019Stairlift, Grab Bar, AccessibilityComment
Essential Legal & Financial Paperwork
Essential Legal & Financial Paperwork

If you find yourself in a situation where you need to take charge of your elderly parent’s affairs, it can be overwhelming. Here’s a list of legal, financial, benefit, and security-related information to gather up.

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Administration, FinancesKaren McHenryDecember 26, 2018Legal, Financial, Benefits Comments
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  • Administration
    • Jan 28, 2020 How Much Money Will Your Parents Need to Stay in Their Own Home? The Elder Index Can Help You Find Out Jan 28, 2020
    • Oct 23, 2019 2020 Medicare Open Enrollment: Selecting a Drug Plan (Part D) – Down the Rabbit Hole We Go… Oct 23, 2019
    • Mar 19, 2019 The Great House Clean Out Mar 19, 2019
    • Dec 26, 2018 Essential Legal & Financial Paperwork Dec 26, 2018
  • Behavioral Health
    • Jun 4, 2019 Collaborative Problem Solving: Can We Expand the Lens to Include Both Children and Individuals with Dementia and Alzheimer's? Jun 4, 2019
    • May 14, 2019 Mental Health Care: Too Often an Afterthought with Dementia and Alzheimer's Patients May 14, 2019
  • CCRCs
    • Jan 21, 2020 Continuing Care Retirement Communities: Thorough Due Diligence Is the Name of the Game Jan 21, 2020
  • Caregiving Case Studies
    • Feb 25, 2020 Are Caregivers the Missing Link in Value-Based Care Delivery for Seniors? Feb 25, 2020
    • Jan 7, 2020 The Economic Impact of Elder Caregiving: A Reflection on 2019 and Actions for 2020 Jan 7, 2020
    • Feb 12, 2019 Caregiving Case Studies: When In-Home Care is a Good Fit Feb 12, 2019
  • Communication
    • Sep 24, 2019 Siblings and Caregiving: A Shoulder to Lean On or a Wellspring of Stress? Sep 24, 2019
    • Aug 13, 2019 Dementia, Emotional Contagion, and the "Caregiver's Mask" Aug 13, 2019
  • Finances
    • Jan 28, 2020 How Much Money Will Your Parents Need to Stay in Their Own Home? The Elder Index Can Help You Find Out Jan 28, 2020
    • Jan 21, 2020 Continuing Care Retirement Communities: Thorough Due Diligence Is the Name of the Game Jan 21, 2020
    • Dec 26, 2018 Essential Legal & Financial Paperwork Dec 26, 2018
  • Geriatric Care Managers
    • Apr 9, 2019 Do You Need a Geriatric Care Manager? Apr 9, 2019
  • In Home Care
    • Jan 14, 2020 Learning How Not to Drive: Clinical Driving Assessments, Driving Skills Evaluations, and What Comes Next Jan 14, 2020
    • Jan 7, 2020 The Economic Impact of Elder Caregiving: A Reflection on 2019 and Actions for 2020 Jan 7, 2020
    • Sep 24, 2019 Siblings and Caregiving: A Shoulder to Lean On or a Wellspring of Stress? Sep 24, 2019
    • Aug 21, 2019 Loneliness and Seniors: Can Redefining What Independence Looks Like Help? Aug 21, 2019
    • Aug 13, 2019 Dementia, Emotional Contagion, and the "Caregiver's Mask" Aug 13, 2019
    • Jul 31, 2019 Comprehensive Dementia Care Programs: Caregivers Are an Essential Part of the Equation Jul 31, 2019
    • Jul 23, 2019 Could Serving Customers with Dementia & Alzheimer's Be a Competitive Differentiator? Jul 23, 2019
    • Jul 16, 2019 When the Doctor Has Ordered Lab Tests and Your Parent Has Dementia… Jul 16, 2019
    • Jun 4, 2019 Collaborative Problem Solving: Can We Expand the Lens to Include Both Children and Individuals with Dementia and Alzheimer's? Jun 4, 2019
    • Apr 30, 2019 Telehealth: Could It Simplify Life for Seniors and Caregivers? Apr 30, 2019
    • Apr 23, 2019 Adult Day Programs: A Useful Resource for the Caregiving Journey Apr 23, 2019
    • Apr 9, 2019 Do You Need a Geriatric Care Manager? Apr 9, 2019
    • Feb 26, 2019 The Car Conversation: When and How to Broach the Topic With Your Elderly Parent Feb 26, 2019
    • Feb 12, 2019 Caregiving Case Studies: When In-Home Care is a Good Fit Feb 12, 2019
    • Jan 29, 2019 Aging-In-Place Villages: Helping Elders Stay at Home Through Community Volunteering Jan 29, 2019
    • Jan 22, 2019 In-Home Care Strategies: Post 3 of 3 Jan 22, 2019
    • Jan 15, 2019 In-Home Care Strategies: Post 2 of 3 Jan 15, 2019
    • Jan 8, 2019 In-Home Care Strategies: Post 1 of 3 Jan 8, 2019
    • Jan 1, 2019 Stairlifts & Accessibility Issues Jan 1, 2019
  • Medical Care
    • Feb 25, 2020 Are Caregivers the Missing Link in Value-Based Care Delivery for Seniors? Feb 25, 2020
    • Oct 8, 2019 Why Senior Caregivers Need to #FightFlu Oct 8, 2019
    • Aug 29, 2019 If You Don't Know to Ask for Palliative Care, Will the Doctor Offer It to Your Loved One? Aug 29, 2019
    • Aug 6, 2019 Age-Friendly Health Systems: A Welcome Innovation for Older Patients & Caregivers Aug 6, 2019
    • Jul 31, 2019 Comprehensive Dementia Care Programs: Caregivers Are an Essential Part of the Equation Jul 31, 2019
    • Jul 16, 2019 When the Doctor Has Ordered Lab Tests and Your Parent Has Dementia… Jul 16, 2019
    • Jun 25, 2019 Mom (or Dad) Seems Forgetful…Should I Be Worried? Jun 25, 2019
    • Jun 18, 2019 If the Doctor Recommends Surgery for Your Elderly Parent, Should They Say Yes? Jun 18, 2019
    • May 28, 2019 Family Centered Hospital Communications: Not Just for Pediatric Patients May 28, 2019
    • May 21, 2019 Vaccines & the Elderly: Should You Be Worried About the Measles? May 21, 2019
    • May 14, 2019 Mental Health Care: Too Often an Afterthought with Dementia and Alzheimer's Patients May 14, 2019
    • May 7, 2019 Delirium: When the Hospital Doesn't Agree with Your Elderly Parent May 7, 2019
    • Mar 12, 2019 Caregiving Case Studies: Hospice Part II – End-of-Life Care in Acute Settings and at Home Mar 12, 2019
    • Mar 5, 2019 Caregiving Case Studies: Hospice Part I – End-of-Life Care in a Hospice Facility Mar 5, 2019
    • Feb 19, 2019 Palliative Care: Matching Patient Goals and Treatment Options Feb 19, 2019
    • Feb 5, 2019 Navigating the Rehab Landscape Feb 5, 2019
  • Medication
    • Oct 23, 2019 2020 Medicare Open Enrollment: Selecting a Drug Plan (Part D) – Down the Rabbit Hole We Go… Oct 23, 2019
    • Aug 6, 2019 Age-Friendly Health Systems: A Welcome Innovation for Older Patients & Caregivers Aug 6, 2019
    • Jan 22, 2019 In-Home Care Strategies: Post 3 of 3 Jan 22, 2019
  • Memory Care
    • Oct 1, 2019 Recommended Watching: Alzheimer's Los Angeles Caregiver Tips Video Series Oct 1, 2019
    • Jun 25, 2019 Mom (or Dad) Seems Forgetful…Should I Be Worried? Jun 25, 2019
    • Jun 4, 2019 Collaborative Problem Solving: Can We Expand the Lens to Include Both Children and Individuals with Dementia and Alzheimer's? Jun 4, 2019
    • Mar 26, 2019 Researching Memory Care Facilities Mar 26, 2019
  • Nursing Homes
    • Mar 18, 2020 Life in the Age of COVID-19: Tips for Communicating Virtually with Loved Ones Mar 18, 2020
    • Apr 9, 2019 Do You Need a Geriatric Care Manager? Apr 9, 2019
    • Apr 2, 2019 Researching Nursing Homes Apr 2, 2019
  • Telehealth
    • Apr 30, 2019 Telehealth: Could It Simplify Life for Seniors and Caregivers? Apr 30, 2019
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