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Aging Safely at Home

Finding in-home caregivers

• Options for Paying for an In-Home Caregiver

• What is the Difference Between Home Care and Home Health?

• How to Hire and Pay an Independent Caregiver

• How Do I Hire an In-Home Caregiver?

• Caregiver Agency vs. Independent Caregiver: Which Should You Choose?

• How Are In-Home Caregiver Services Helpful?

• What Services Do In-Home Caregivers Provide?

• What Are In-Home Caregivers and How Can They Help Your Loved One?

Staying safe while aging at home

• How to Talk to a Loved One About Moving to Assisted Living

• Essential Medical Equipment for Home Care

• When Is It Time to Reassess Aging at Home?

• Financial and Legal Safety

• Social Connection and Mental Well-Being

• Technology Tools to Keep Your Loved One Safe

• Home Security for Aging Loved Ones

• Ensuring Nutritional Safety

• Managing Medication for Safety at Home

• Emergency Preparedness for Aging Adults

• Home Safety Basics for Aging Loved Ones

End-of-Life Planning and Support

End-Of-Life Planning

• Starting the Conversation About End-of-Life Planning

• Emotional Support and Communication During End-of-Life Planning

Legal, Financial and Housing Decisions

Finding Appropriate Senior Living

• Navigating Senior Living Communities in California: Understanding State Monitoring and Accessing Records 

• Understanding the Assisted Living Waiver Program (ALW)

• Understanding VA Benefits

• What Do I Need to Do to Move to a Senior Living Community?

• How Does the Cost of Senior Living Work?

• Common Myths About Senior Living Communities

• When Is It Time to Consider a Senior Living Community?

• What Are the Different Types of Senior Living Facilities?

Navigating Health Insurance and Medicare

• Understanding Health Insurance Basics

Managing Health and Care Needs

Hospitalization

• Preparing for Hospitalization: A Guide for Aging Adults and Their Families

Skilled Nursing Facilities

• Tips for Skilled Nursing Stays: Possession Inventory

• What to Expect in a SNF: Physician Visit

• What to Expect in a SNF: Therapy Evaluation

• What happens on the first day in a SNF

• How does a SNF differ from a Hospital?

• Transition from Hospital to SNF

• Key Skilled Nursing Staff

• The Basics of Skilled Nursing Facilities