CAREGIVING RESOURCES
In-Home
Care ...
LOCAL
OFFICES FOR THE AGING
Here is a great resource for information of all types concerning the care
of your aging loved one. Your state & local OFA can answer all of
the questions that plague you from Medicare/Medicaid issues to in-home
and adult day care services. Give them a call. They'll be glad to help!
AARP
Formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons, AARP is
a nonprofit membership organization. Their purpose is to address the needs
and interests of people 50 and older. See their Home
Design section that includes checklists and suggestions to make each
room functional and fashionable.
AGING
PARENTS AND ELDERCARE
Articles, comprehensive checklists and links to key resources ... designed
to make it easier for family caregivers to quickly find the information
they need ... and avoid overlooking something important in the care of
their loved one.
CARE PATHWAYS.COM
Created and maintained by RNs, they are dedicated to optimizing access
to valid information
and daily care products
for your loved one's needs. Their Needs
Assessment provides a step-by-step outline of individual and family
needs to serve as a starting point in the planning and decision making
process. Also, see their Stay@Home
section.
ELDERCARE
AT HOME
Published by the American Geriatrics Society Foundation for Health in
Aging, this 2nd edition of Eldercare at Home is a great resource
for family members or friends who are caring for an elderly loved one
at home. Written and published by health care professionals, you can count
on the reliable information found in this full text version on-line guide.
See their Table
of Contents. Part of the healthinaging.org
website.
ELDER STORE
A great e-store for a plethora of products that are based on the special
needs of older adults. Offering specialized items for Parkinson's
and Arthritis
sufferers and More.
ELDERWEB
This comprehensive site lists hundreds of links, articles and resources
for the elderly. See their Housing
& Care page that lists links for Home
Adaptaion, Home
Care and much much more.
THE FAMILY
CAREGIVER.ORG
A good website for short concise literature that offers practical caregiving
advice. See their Tips
& Guides, FAQs,
and other Resources.
FAMILY CAREGIVING
101
This friendly site offers helpful advice on the Stages
of Caregiving, How
to Manage and where to Find
Help.
HOME
MODIFICATIONS
Published by the Administration on Aging (AoA), this PDF document explains
what home modification is, how to begin and what questions to ask yourself
concerning the necessary changes that will make your living space truly
'accessible'. Also offers relevant links to further information.
HOME MODS.ORG
A complete home modification website that includes access to contractors,
blueprints for do-it-yourselfers and reams of information on universal
design as well as links to assisstive technology and devices.
LIFE LINE SYS.COM
Life Line is a personal medical alert device worn around the neck or wrist.
Given the Better Business Bureau's Reliablity Program seal-of-approval,
this service comes with many customizable features. Read their Frequently
Asked Questions for more information.
MEDIC
ALERT
Providing ID and critical information in an emergency since 1956, MedicAlert
is a household name with world-wide acclaimation and offers unexcelled
personalized service.
NYS
DEPT. OF HEALTH: LONG TERM CARE
Portion of the Official New York State Dept. of Health
site that provides information on alternatives to nursing home care.
SUPPORT PLUS.COM
Customer certified by BizRate.com, Support Plus seeks to offer affordable
daily living products necessary for your care recipient's special needs.
Their customer service is top-notch!
Disclaimer : Mid-York Library System does not endorse the commercial products or services available through several links on this website and is in no way responsible for dissatisfaction of service or injury resulting from the misuse of any product. These links are provided solely in the interest of educating the public on the availability of products and services that may be helpful in the daily routine of caregiving.
State
& Local Offices for the Aging
The best help you can find .
. .
Advanced
Directive Forms
Power
of Attorney, Living
Will, DNR
. . .
What's
the Patient's Code Status?
Guide to Advanced Directives and Code Status Designations
. . .
Hospice
Hospice & Palliative Care Links
. . .
MedLine Plus
Drug
Information, Medical
Encyclopedia . . .