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Advanced Care Planning: Healthcare Proxies, Medical Power of Attorneys, and more

Resources: Caregiver, Resource Center, Resources: Health / / 3 minutes of reading

By: Kimberly Knight What is Advanced Care Planning? Advance Care Planning involves making decisions about your medical care in the event you’re unable to communicate your wishes. It’s a thoughtful process that ensures your preferences are known and respected, allowing you to maintain a sense of control over your health and future. Why Advanced Care […]

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Vial of Life Sheet

Resources: Dementia, Resources: Caregiver / / 1 minute of reading

In an emergency, time is crucial. The “Vial of Life” outline enables emergency responders to quickly locate helpful information regarding your medical history.Emergency responders, firefighters, paramedics, and police are trained to look for the Vial of Life sticker and obtain information from the Vial.The information normally contains:

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Elderly man receiving support from a caregiver, symbolizing family caregiver support and home safety for dementia patients.

7 Tips for Ensuring Safety for Dementia Patients: A Guide to Home Modifications

Resource Center, Resources: Caregiver, Resources: Dementia / / 3 minutes of reading

Written by: Kimberly Knight Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia requires thoughtful consideration of their surroundings to ensure their safety and well-being. For Dementia Patients, here are some essential tips to prevent accidents and ease their daily life: Top 7 Safety Tips for Dementia Patients at Home 1. Secure Cleaning Supplies: Cleaning

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Caregiver Support Program – Support Groups

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Support Group Meeting Day & Time Facilitator Link for Information/Registration Family Caregiver Support Group(Adult Children and Family Caregivers) 3rd Tuesday of the month11:30 AM-1:00 PMOR3rd Wednesday of the month6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Robyn Jardine Ph.D., LMFT-S, LPC,NCC AAMFT Approved Supervisor Click for Info/Registration MenCARE – Men’s CaregiverSupport Group 4th Sunday of the month3:00 PM

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What Would You Do if You Unexpectedly Became a Caregiver?

Story: Caregiver, Impact Stories / / 1 minute of reading

Wendy unexpectedly became a caregiver at 31. After her mother left the hospital due to a stroke, she needed to go to a skilled nursing facility. Wendy thought, “How do I find one? What do I do? How do I figure out all this stuff?” Fortunately, Wendy has a social worker friend who directed her to The Senior Source. There she found

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