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RESOURCES
Preparing a Plan Resources
1a_Initial Planning Resources
1b_General CareGiving Resources
1c_Elder Care Specialists Resources
1d_Elder Law Resources
1d_Social Security Benefits Resources
1e_Estate Planning and Financial Management Resources
1f_Support for Veterans Resources
1g_Medicare Resources
1h_Resources for Families with Limited Incomes
1j_Long-term Care Insurance Resources
1i_Long-term Care Resources
1k_Reverse Mortgage Resources
Aging in Place Resources
2a_General Aging-in-place Resources
2b_Additional Aging-in-place Resources
2c_Senior Real Estate Resources
2d_Home Livability Resources
2e_Fall Prevention Resources
2f_General Home Modification Resources
2g_Local Home Modification Resources
2h_Senior Educational Program Resources
2i_Local Social and Recreational Resources
2j_Other Aging-in-place Resources
Living at Home with Assistance Resources
3a_Geriatric Care Management Resources
3b_Medical Equipment Resources
3c_Cost of Care Resources
3d_Senior Transportation Resources
3e_Essential Services Transportation Resources
3f_Medical and Special Transportation Resources
3g_Adult Day Care Resources
Long-term Care Resources
4a_Long Island ALP Resources
4b_Nursing Home Resources
4c_Medicaid or VA Application Resources
4d_Cost of Adult Residential Services Resources
4e_Adult Care Facilities Resources
4f _Alzheimer’s and other Dementia Resources
4g_Respite Services Resources
4h_Other Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resources
4i_Hospice Care Resources
Caring for Caregivers Resources
5a_Caregiver Health Self-Assessment Resource
5b_Caregiver Support Group Resources
5c_Respite Care Resources
5d_Additional Caregiver Resources
Glossary
Appendix
Resources 2: Local Social Service Organizations
Resources 3: State, County, and Local Government Agencies
CHECKLISTS
Preparing a Plan Checklists
1a_The Family Meeting Checklist
1b_Vital Information Checklist
1c_Financial Resources Checklist
Aging in Place Checklists
2a_The Lifestyle Checklist
2b_Housing Cost Assessment Checklist
2c_Health Assessment Checklist
2d_Home ‘Livability’ Checklist
2e_General Home Safety Checklist
2f_Fall Prevention Checklist
Living at Home with Assistance Checklists
3a_Needs Assessment Checklist
Long-term Care Checklists
4a_Adult Care Facility Checklist
4b_Nursing Home Checklist
Caring for Caregivers Checklists
5a_Caregiver Health Assessment Checklist
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II: Preparing a Plan
Planning Across the Generations
Setting the Scene – In Person or Online
Tips for Having the First Conversation
All in the Family: The Sibling Syndrome
Making Your Plan: Don’t Worry, it’s Just a Draft
1a_The Family Meeting Checklist
1b_General CareGiving Resources
Elder Care Specialists
1c_Elder Care Specialists Resources
What Are Your Legal Needs As You Age?
Consulting an Elder Law Attorney
1d_Elder Law Resources
What to Ask When You’re Hiring an Attorney
Putting Key Legal Documents in Place: The Core Four
Advance Directives
Health Care Proxy
Living Will
Financial and Estate Planning
Powers of Attorney
Last Will & Testament
Assembling Vital Documents
1b_Vital Information Checklist
Estate Planning
Assessing Your Family’s Financial Situation
Conducting an Annual Financial Checkup
1c_Financial Resources Checklist
Protecting Your Loved Ones Against Financial Fraud
Reviewing Social Security Benefits
Support for Veterans
1f_Support for Veterans Resources
Navigating the A, B, C’s (and D) of Medicare
Medicare Part A – Hospital Insurance
Medicare Part B – Medical Insurance
Medicare Part C – Medicare Advantage
Medicare Part D—Prescription Drug Insurance
Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Medigap)
Enrolling in Medicare
Keeping Up with Medicare Services
Medicare Assistance for Families With Limited Incomes
Medicare Counselors & Advisers
1g_Medicare Resources
1h_Resources for Families with Limited Incomes
Long-Term Care: How to Plan (and Pay) for It
Private Pay
Long Term Care Insurance
Medicaid Long-Term Care Options
Long-Term Care Options for Veterans
1i_Long-term Care Resources
Long-Distance Caregiving
1l_Long-Distance Caregiving Resources
When the Unexpected Hits: Creating a ‘What If’ Emergency Plan
1d_Emergency Preparedness Checklist
II: Aging in Place
Creating an Aging-in-Place Plan
What’s Your Loved Ones’ “Retirementality”?
Evaluating the Home for Livability
Guide to Fall Prevention
Home Modifications & Repairs
Maintaining Social Engagement
Other Aging-In-Place Options
III: At Home with Assistance
What Kind of Home Care Do You Need?
Geriatric Care Management Services
Obtaining Durable Medical Equipment
Hiring Home Care Aides
Paying for Care
Returning Home from a Hospital Stay
Transportation Resources to Maintain Independence
Other In-home Support Services
Adult Day Care Services
IV: Long-term Care
Moving to an Adult Care Residence?
Supportive Housing Options
Enriched Housing
Adult Homes
Assisted Living Residences
Assisted Living Programs (ALPS)
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Nursing Homes/Skilled Nursing Facilities
Choosing a Facility
Admission Agreements
Residents’ Bill of Rights
Paying for Residential Care
Managing Alzheimer’s & Other Forms of Dementia
Hospice Care
V: End-of-Life Care
VI: Caring for Caregivers
Managing the Demands of Caregiving
Caregiver Support Groups & Services
Respite Care
Additional Support Resources
Local Social Service Organizations
State, County & Local Government Agencies
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