Is your loved one nearing the end of their life? You may need to help them prepare and get their affairs in order. Communicating wishes to family members, advocating at doctor visits, finding an Elder Law Attorney and locating important paperwork can seem very overwhelming. There are many things that you can do to make this process easier for your loved one and family. In fact, we’ve collected … [Read more...]
Help your loved one hire a housekeeper
Does your elderly loved one need assistance cleaning their home? Hiring a housekeeper may be the help they need. Question is: how do you hire the right housekeeper? This is a challenge that many caregivers face. After all, when housekeepers provide help around the house, they have access to your personal space and valuables. Luckily, there are a few things you can consider while searching for a … [Read more...]
How to find Hospice Care for your loved one
Is your loved one nearing the end of their life? You may need to help them find and manage their hospice services. Hospice is medical care for people with an anticipated life expectancy of six months or less, when cure isn’t an option. During hospice care, the focus shifts to symptom management and quality of life. There are many things that you can do to make this an easier process for your loved … [Read more...]
Gathering Documents for the Tax Return: Helping Your Elderly Loved One
Gathering documents for the tax preparer can be easy, orderly, and stress free for your elderly loved one when they have some simple assistance. In this article we will share the recommendations given by the IRS to: Help you choose a tax preparer Find out what documents are needed for the tax return Be vigilant for tax scams And we’ll also share some of our tips about being … [Read more...]
Enroll Your Loved One in an Adult Day Care Program
Does your elderly loved one need a safe, supervised environment during the day? Care is There can help you find the best Adult Day Care program for your loved one. Read our "Enroll Your Loved One in an Adult Day Care Program" article for tips on how to: Find local adult day care programs Determine the services provided in the program Apply to an adult day care program Use your … [Read more...]
Hire a Daily Money Manager to Pay Bills and Manage Paperwork
Does your elderly loved one need help organizing bills, insurance, tax documents and paperwork? Care is There Daily Money Managers can help. See this article for tips on how to: Define your daily money management goals Create the support team Structure the banking relationship Document authority and permissions Implement key controls You might also be interested in these … [Read more...]
How to Manage Your Loved One’s Discharge to a Rehabilitation Center
If your loved one is being discharged from the hospital to an inpatient rehabilitation center, read this article to understand how to choose a rehabilitation center and what the costs will be. Are you a long distance caregiver? We’ll be there for you. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Care Coordination Appointments Health and Safety Legal and Finances … [Read more...]
How to Manage Your Loved One’s Hospital Stay
You can make your loved one’s hospital stay more effective and less stressful by following a few best practices. We researched tips and advice from the experts, and put together a handy, easy to read article with the best practices from experts like the Joint Commission Guide to Patient and Family Engagement in Hospital Quality and Safety. Read the guide at this link. You might also be … [Read more...]
Medication Review – Why and How to Arrange one for Your Elderly Loved One
Many older adults take multiple medications prescribed at different times by multiple physicians for both chronic and acute illnesses. Additionally, many older adults have vision or cognitive deficits that prevent them from understanding and implementing medication changes. These challenges increase the risk that your client or loved one’s medication regimen may not be optimal for them. Learn how … [Read more...]
How to Plan a Funeral
Planning a funeral for yourself or someone you love? This advice from the Funeral Consumers Alliance will help you make smart decisions when you plan a funeral and avoid costly services you don’t need. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Care Coordination Personal Care Mail, Bills, and Paperwork Appointments Health and Safety Daily Life Your Home … [Read more...]