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COVID made the emotional decision of choosing senior care even harder

Families must ask about infection protocol and vaccination rates. In the spring of 2020, the life-threatening dangers of COVID-19 became evident, and Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins advised families with elderly loved ones innursing homes to bring them home. His recommendation, while maybe unrealistic, was well-intentioned and based on facts. Senior care communities were dangerous

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Welcome to Caregiving

Caregivers you can do this. The Senior Source can help. Caring for a senior loved one can be challenging and even overwhelming at times. You are not alone. The Senior Source’s free Caregiver Support Program has assisted thousands of families through this journey. Here are a few tips to get you started. Learn and organize

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Documentos Importantes Que Todo Cuidador Debe Tener Para Su Ser Querido

Información médica para su ser querido: Lista del historial médico y los medicamentos du su ser querido Lista / información de contacto de todos los proveedores médicos, dentista Información de farmacia y pedidos por correo Toda la información del seguro, incluida la atención a largo plazo Documentos HIPPA firmados No resucitar orden (DNR) si estos

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Documents for Loved One

What are the important documents that every family caregiver should have for their loved one? Our helpful checklist can keep you on track. Medical Information For Your Loved One: List of your loved ones medical historyand medications List/contact information for all medical providers, dentist Pharmacy and mail order information All insurance information, including long-term care

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Home Safety Checklist

Do all entrances to your home have outdoor lights? Are exterior walkways free from cracks and holes? Are all exterior stairs and ramps slip-resistant? Front and Back Entrances: Do all entrances to your home have outdoor lights? Are exterior walkways free from cracks and holes? Are all exterior stairs and ramps slip-resistant? Are handrails easy

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Assisted Living Facility Visitation Rules 08.21

Assisted Living Facilities Visitation Rules 8.21.21

The Executive Commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts on an emergency basis in Title 26, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 553, Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities, Subchapter K, COVID-19 Emergency Rule, new §553.2003, concerning an emergency rule in response to COVID-19 describing requirements for limited indoor and outdoor visitation in

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Assisted Living Facility COVID 19 response emergency rule

Assisted Living Facility COVID-19 Response Emergency Rule

The Executive Commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC or Commission) adopts on an emergency basis in Title 26 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 553, Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities, new §553.2001, concerning an emergency rule in response to COVID-19 and requiring assisted living facility actions to mitigate and contain COVID-19.

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