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Seeing the Possibilities – Eye Health and Independence for Older Adults
It’s Never Too Late to Start Moving!
Navigating the Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Navigating the Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
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ADLs vs IADLs: Why Are They Important?
ADLs vs IADLs: Why Are They Important?
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- ADLs vs. IADLs. Why It’s Important to Know
- 4 Ways a Caregiver Can Encourage a Loved One’s Independence
- Caregiver Guide: Problems Of Daily Living
- Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living
- Lawton –Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale (IADL)
- Activities of Daily Living (National Library of Medicine)
- Facilitating ADLs by Caregivers of Persons with Dementia: The C3P Model
- Family Caregiver Alliance (Videos and resources)
- What to know about ADLs and IADLs
The Importance of Financial Planning for Older Adults
The Importance of Financial Planning for Older Adults
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- About CarePatrol Rack Card
- Money for Older Adults – National Council on Aging
- Elder Financial Protection Network – Obtain information about protecting yourself and your money.
- Office of Financial Protection of Older Americans – Obtain information and tools from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help older Americans safely navigate through financial challenges.
- Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk: How to Have Essential Conversations with Your Parents About Their Finances
Mental Health & the Older Adult – Series
Mental Health & the Older Adult – Series
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- 20 Signs Your Loved One May Need More Help Rack Card
- Loneliness and Social Isolation — Tips for Staying Connected
- 10 Warning Signs Your Older Family Member May Need Help
- Older Adults and Depression
- Preventing Suicide in Older Adults
- 10 symptoms of caregiver stress
- Tips to manage stress
- Mental Health Resources for caregivers
Mind Your Mental Health – Reactions to Caregiving
Mind Your Mental Health – Reactions to Caregiving
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
Mind Your Mental Health – Addressing Caregiver Burnout
Suicide Prevention & Older Adults
Suicide Prevention & Older Adults
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- Depression in Older Adults Rack Card
- 20 Signs Your Loved One May Need More Help
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Suicide and Older Adults: What You Should Know (National Council on Aging)
- Help Prevent Suicide in Older Adults
- 5 Common Myths About Suicide Debunked (NAMI)
- Reducing Loneliness and Social Isolation among Older Adults (Suicide Prevention Center)
- Loneliness and Social Isolation – Tips for Staying Connected
- Older Adults and Depression
- Preventing Suicide in Older Adults
- Suicide Resources and Programs for Older Adults
- QPR Institute
- Promoting Emotional Health and Preventing Suicide – A Toolkit for Senior Living Communities
Home Care vs. Skilled Home Health
Home Care vs. Skilled Home Health
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- Home Health Care vs. Home Care
- Private or Agency Home Caregiver Pros & Cons
- Important things to discuss with Your Aging Loved Ones (ComeForCare)
- Signs it May be Time to Consider Home Care (ComeForCare)
- Selecting the Right Home Care Provider (National Association for Home Care and Hospice)
- Care Compare (Medicare.gov)
- Home Health Care resources (National Institute on Aging)
- State of Home Care (Home Care Association of America)
Independent Living vs. Assisted Living
Independent Living vs. Assisted Living
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
Staying Healthy this Flu Season
Staying Healthy this Flu Season
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- Influenza and Older Adults (NFID)
- Influenza: About Flu (CDC)
- Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine (CDC)
- Find Flu Vaccines (Vaccines.gov)
- Influenza (Flu): Cold Versus Flu (CDC)
- Pneumococcal Vaccination (CDC)
- Adult Immunization Schedule (CDC)
- Vaccines for COVID-19 (CDC)
- When and How to Wash Your Hands (CDC)
- Aging Naturally. The Power of Laughter
Having the Conversation About Care Needs
Having the Conversation About Care Needs
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
What is Palliative Care vs. End of Life Care?
What is Palliative Care vs. End of Life Care?
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- 20 Signs Your Loved One Needs More Help
- 8 Mistakes Families Make When Looking for Senior Care
- Respite Care
- Care Compare (Medicare.gov)
- What are Palliative Care and Hospice Care (Caring.org)
- What is Palliative Care (National Institute on Aging)
- Hospice Facts and Figures (NHPCO)
- End of Life: Helping with Comfort and Care (PDF from National Institute on Aging)
Tips for a Safe & Merry Holiday Season
Tips for a Safe & Merry Holiday Season
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- 20 Signs that Your Loved One May Need More Help
- Depression in Older Adults
- Reducing Fall Risks – Tips for Your Loved Ones
- Reactions to Caregiving
- Aging in Place: Tips on Making Home Safe and Accessible – National Institute on Aging
- How to Make a Home Safe for Aging Parents – AARP
- How to Prevent Falls with Home Safety Modifications – National Council on Aging
Living with Gratitude: The Important Role of Family Caregivers
A New Year’s Resolution: Address Caregiver Guilt
A Parent’s Passing: Lessons Learned from a Daughter and Senior Care Professional
A Parent’s Passing: Lessons Learned from a Daughter and Senior Care Professional
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- 20 Signs that Your Loved One May Need More Help Rack Card
- Reactions to Caregiving Rack Card
- Depression in Older Adults Rack Card
- Caregiver Burnout Rack Card
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
- National Institute on Aging – Advance Care Planning
- Healthcare POA / Advance Directives – Resources by State (search “YOUR STATE” Advance Directives) In Wisconsin
- The Dementia Directive
- Living Wills and Advance Directives for Medical Decisions – Mayo Clinic
- Estate Planning and Organization – the Next of Kin Box “NOK Box”
- The Conversation Project – National Healthcare Decisions Day
- Five Wishes Advance Care Planning Program
When is the Right Time to Consider Memory Care?
When is the Right Time to Consider Memory Care?
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- Assisted Living vs. In-Home Care for Seniors Educational Flyer
- 20 Signs that your Loved One May Need More Help Rack Card
- 10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease (ALZ.org)
- Memory Care: Specialized Support for People With Alzheimer’s or Dementia (AARP)
- Memory Care Costs (SeniorLiving.org)
- Genworth. Cost of Care Survey: Median Cost Data Table (Genworth)
- Second Wind Dreams®
Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes – What are the Differences?
Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes – What are the Differences?
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- Senior Care Options: Assisted Living Flyer
- Finding a Quality Nursing Home Rack Card
- 8 Mistakes that Families Make When Looking for Senior Care Flyer
- 10 Tips When Helping Seniors Move Into Senior Housing Flyer
- Assisted Living Facts and Figures – AHCA/NCAL
- Caregiving Resources – National Institute on Aging
The Benefits of a Living Estate Sale
The Benefits of a Living Estate Sale
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- 8 Mistakes that Families Make When Looking for Senior Care Flyer
- 10 Tips When Helping Seniors Move Into Senior Housing
- Estatesales.net
- Estatesales.org
- BlueMoonestatesales.com
- Estate Sale vs. Garage Sale: Understand the Difference – Blue Moon Estate Sales
- How to Prepare for an Estate Sale – Blue Moon Estate Sales
- What is Fair Market Value? – Blue Moon Estate Sales
Aging in Place? Why Home Modifications are Important
Aging in Place? Why Home Modifications are Important
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- Aging in Place: Tips on Making Home Safe and Accessible
- Older Adults’ Preparedness to Age in Place – University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging
- Aging in Place: Growing Older at Home – National Institute on Aging
- 4 Ways a Caregiver Can Encourage a Loved One’s Independence – AARP
- Get the Facts on Falls Prevention – National Council on Aging
Paying for Assisted Living
Paying for Assisted Living
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- Assisted Living vs. Home Care Flyer
- Assisted Living Flyer
- Paying for Care Flyer
- Cost of Care Survey – Genworth
- VA Pension Rates for Veterans – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- VA Survivors Pension Benefit Rates – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Medical and Dental Expenses – IRS
- Geriatrics and Extended Care – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Money for Older Adults – National Council on Aging
- Elder Financial Protection Network
- Instagram Video Resource – CarePatrol of Utah
- How Family Caregivers Can Get the Tax Breaks They Deserve – AARP
Hospice: Myths, Facts & New Options
Hospice: Myths, Facts & New Options
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The Importance of Estate Planning
The Importance of Estate Planning
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- About CarePatrol Rack Card
- 20 Signs that Your Loved One May Need More Help Rack Card
- Paying for Care Flyer
- Estate Planning Kit – AARP
- 8 Common Estate Planning Mistakes – AARP
- Getting Your Affairs in Order Checklist: Documents to Prepare for the Future – National Institute on Aging
- Alzheimer’s Caregiving: Caring for Yourself – National Institute on Aging
- 4 Essential Estate Planning Documents – Legal Zoom
- Legal and Financial Planning for People with Dementia – National Institute on Aging
- You Need to Know These Estate Planning Terms – AARP
Jumpstart to Downsizing
Jumpstart to Downsizing
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff
- My Legacy List
- 10 Tips When Helping Seniors Move Into Senior Housing Flyer
- Ten Tips for Clearing and Downsizing – CarePatrol Blog
- Consider Downsizing for Both Staying In or Moving Out – CarePatrol Blog
- How to Cope With Downsizing Your Home – AARP
- Downsizing a Home: A Checklist for Caregivers – Family Caregiver Alliance
Navigating Family Disagreements when Caring for an Aging Parent
Navigating Family Disagreements when Caring for an Aging Parent
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- 20 Signs Your Loved One May Need More Help
- Caregiver Burnout
- Reactions to Caregiving
- Respite Care
- Senior Care Options: Assisted Living
- Assisted Living vs. In-Home Care for Seniors
- Home Health Care vs. Home Care Compass
- What Are the Signs That an Aging Parent Needs Help? – National Institute on Aging
- Moving Into An Assisted Living Residence: Making A Successful Transition – National Institute on Aging
Three Decades of Family Caregiving Support
Three Decades of Family Caregiving Support
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- About CarePatrol
- 8 Mistakes that Families Make When Looking for Senior Care
- 10 Tips When Helping Seniors Move Into Senior Housing
- 20 Signs that Your Loved One May Need More Help
- CarePatrol.com
- How We Help – CarePatrol
- Residential Facilities, Assisted Living, and Nursing Homes – National Institute on Aging
- Nursing Homes and Assisted Living (Long-term Care Facilities [LTCFs]) – CDC
- When It’s Time to Leave Home – National Institute on Aging
- Frequently Asked Questions About Hospice Care – National Institute on Aging
When is the Right Time to Consider Assisted Living?
When is the Right Time to Consider Assisted Living?
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- 20 Signs Your Loved One May Need More Help
- Senior Care Options: Assisted Living
- Assisted Living vs. In-Home Care for Seniors
- 10 Tips When Helping Seniors Move Into Senior Housing
- Residential Facilities, Assisted Living, and Nursing Homes – National Institute on Aging
- Assisted Living Facts & Figures – AHCA/NCAL
- What Are the Signs That an Aging Parent Needs Help? – National Institute on Aging
- Moving Into An Assisted Living Residence: Making A Successful Transition – National Institute on Aging
Easing the Transition to Assisted Living
Easing the Transition to Assisted Living
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- 10 Tips When Helping Seniors Move Into Senior Housing
- Senior Care Options: Assisted Living
- Reactions to Caregiving
- Residential Facilities, Assisted Living, and Nursing Homes – National Institute on Aging
- Moving Into An Assisted Living Residence: Making A Successful Transition – National Institute on Aging
- How to Share Caregiving Responsibilities with Family Members – National Institute on Aging
- Getting Started with Long-Distance Caregiving – National Institute on Aging
Therapy Solutions No Matter the Location
Therapy Solutions No Matter the Location
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- ADLs vs. IADLs Why It’s Important to Know Flyer
- Senior Care Options: Inpatient Rehabilitation Flyer
- Senior Care Options: Skilled Nursing Facility
- Senior Care Options: Assisted Living
- ChoosePT.com
- What is Occupational Therapy? – AOTA
- Falls Prevention Is a Team Effort – National Council on Aging
- What Is a Physical Therapist and How Can Physical Therapy Help Me? – National Council on Aging
- Prevention for Older Adults – How Physical Therapy Can Prevent Health Problems – National Council on Aging
- Residential Facilities, Assisted Living, and Nursing Homes – National Institute on Aging
- The Aging Population – ASHA
Dispelling Assisted Living Myths
Dispelling Assisted Living Myths
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- Senior Care Options: Assisted Living
- 8 Mistakes that Families Make When Looking for Senior Care
- 10 Tips When Helping Seniors Move Into Senior Housing
- Having Conversations About Senior Living: Top Tips for Families – CarePatrol
- Just in Time? The Decision to Move to Assisted Living – CarePatrol
- 5 Benefits of Assisted Living: What Families May Not Know – CarePatrol
- Amenities That Age Gracefully: What to Look for in a Senior Living Community – CarePatrol
- Residential Facilities, Assisted Living, and Nursing Homes – National Institute on Aging
- Moving Into An Assisted Living Residence: Making A Successful Transition – National Institute on Aging
- How to Share Caregiving Responsibilities with Family Members – National Institute on Aging
Having ‘The Talk’: How Siblings Can Navigate Assisted Living Conversations
Having ‘The Talk’: How Siblings Can Navigate Assisted Living Conversations
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
Mindful Aging: Keeping Your Brain Sharp
Mindful Aging: Keeping Your Brain Sharp
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- 20 Signs Your Loved One May Need More Help
- A Beginner’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia – CarePatrol
- Technology Helps Seniors with Memory Issues to Stay Informed and Connected – CarePatrol
- Caregiver Support – Alzheimer’s Association
- Alz.org – Can Alzheimer’s Disease Be Prevented?
- What is Alzheimer’s disease?
- Cognitive Health and Older Adults – National Institute on Aging
- Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures – Alzheimer’s Association
When Returning Home Isn’t an Immediate Option
When Returning Home Isn’t an Immediate Option
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- Senior Care Options: Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Senior Care Options: Skilled Nursing Facility
- Why is Respite Care Important?
- After-Hospital Care for Seniors: What Families Should Know – CarePatrol
- Post-Acute Care as a Key Component in a Healthcare System for Older Adults – Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research
- Why Older Adults May Decline Offers of Post-Acute Care Services: A Qualitative Descriptive Study – Geriatric Nursing
- Meals on Wheels America | National Council on Aging
Healthy Aging: When Is it Time to Hang Up the Keys?
Healthy Aging: When Is it Time to Hang Up the Keys?
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- Taking The Keys Away From Your Aging Parents – CarePatrol
- If You’re an Older Driver and Aren’t Talking Safety, You Should Be – CarePatrol
- Worried About a Family Member’s Driving? – CarePatrol
- Tip Sheet: Discussing When It’s Time To Stop Driving – HealthyAging.org
- We Need to Talk Online Seminar – AARP
- Evaluate Your Driving Ability – AAA
- Addressing Changes in Driving Comfort Early Can Keep Older Adults Driving Safer, Longer – AAA
- More than 80 Percent of Older Drivers Aren’t Talking About Driving Safety – AAA
What to Look for When Visiting an Aging Parent
What to Look for When Visiting an Aging Parent
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- 20 Signs that Your Loved One May Need More Help
- Reducing Fall Risks – Tips for Your Loved One
- Does My Loved One Need Senior Care? Top Signs It May Be Time – CarePatrol
- How to Prevent Falls in Your Aging Parent’s Home – CarePatrol
- When to Consider Senior Living Options – CarePatrol
- Making The Most of Visits With Aging Parents
- Aging in Place: Tips on Making Home Safe and Accessible – National Institute on Aging
- How to Make a Home Safe for Your Aging Parent – AARP
- How to Prevent Falls with Home Safety Modifications – National Council on Aging
The Time is Now: Preparing for the Costs of Aging
The Time is Now: Preparing for the Costs of Aging
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- Paying for Care
- Rising Costs for Senior Adults Aging-In-Place at Home – CarePatrol
- Can I Afford Senior Living Care? Getting the Care You Need – CarePatrol
- Getting Your Affairs in Order Checklist: Documents to Prepare for the Future – National Institute on Aging
- The True Scope of Financial Insecurity in Retirement – National Council on Aging
Navigating the Family Caregiver Role in Assisted Living
Navigating the Family Caregiver Role in Assisted Living
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- Senior Care Options: Assisted Living
- Why is Respite Care Important?
- 10 Tips When Helping Seniors Move Into Senior Housing
- After-Hospital Care for Seniors: What Families Should Know – CarePatrol
- How Assisted Living Protects Your Loved One’s Safety & Security – CarePatrol
- 5 Benefits of Assisted Living: What Families May Not Know – CarePatrol
- Just in Time? The Decision to Move to Assisted Living – CarePatrol
- Talking to Mom About Assisted Living – CarePatrol
- National Council on Aging
- Caregiver’s Handbook – National Institute on Aging
Home for the Holidays: Recognizing When Extra Support May Be Needed
Home for the Holidays: Recognizing When Extra Support May Be Needed
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
Assisted Living – Knowing Your Options
Assisted Living – Knowing Your Options
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- 5 Benefits of Assisted Living: What Families May Not Know — CarePatrol
- How Assisted Living Protects Your Loved One’s Safety & Security — CarePatrol
- Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes – What are the Differences? — CarePatrol
- Easing the Transition to Assisted Living — CarePatrol
- Long-Term Care Facilities: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, and Other Residential Care — National Institute on Aging
Informed Decisions: Benefits of Professional Senior Living Advice
Informed Decisions: Benefits of Professional Senior Living Advice
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- 5 Benefits of Assisted Living: What Families May Not Know — CarePatrol
- How Assisted Living Protects Your Loved One’s Safety & Security — CarePatrol
- Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes – What are the Differences? — CarePatrol
- Easing the Transition to Assisted Living — CarePatrol
- Who is Eligible for Senior Living Care Services? — CarePatrol
- 5 Things to Do to Prepare for Senior Living — CarePatrol
- Long-Term Care Facilities: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, and Other Residential Care — National Institute on Aging
Safe Spaces: Navigating Fall Prevention for Aging Parents
Safe Spaces: Navigating Fall Prevention for Aging Parents
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- How to Prevent Falls in Your Aging Parent’s Home – CarePatrol
- Reducing Fall Risk Tips for Your Loved Ones – CarePatrol
- 20 Signs That Your Loved One May Need More Help – CarePatrol
- Falls and Fractures in Older Adults: Causes and Prevention – National Institute on Aging
- How to Prevent Falls With Home Safety Modifications – National Council on Aging