Try: Home adaptation involves adapting a home so that a Care recipient (cr) can remain in the home the following are general home modification options for lighting or visibility issues install light switches at the top and bottom of stairs use high-watt light bulbs in stairways and other hazardous areas install additional lighting if necessary install a voice or sound activated adapter to turn on lights and appliances place a night light in the path between the bedroom and bathroom install motion-sensitive exterior lighting the following are general home modification options for safety and mobility remove loose rugs secure telephone and electrical cords install non-slip flooring especially in kitchens and bathrooms rearrange furniture to move it out of paths and walkways place barriers at dangerous locations install handrails and grab bars particularly in stairways and bathrooms clamp adjustable safety rail onto edge of bathtub install a bed rail and or handrails install a commode portable toilet in the bedroom replace round doorknobs with lever handles install lever-handle faucets in kitchens and bathrooms install a raised toilet seat information references

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Try: The elderly are particularly vulnerable to money problems and fraud due to impairment of cognitive abilities and other factors caregivers cgs for elderly care recipients crs should watch out for the following signs of money problems and fraud if problems are suspected do further investigation and initiate corrective action if your suspicions are confirmed cr seems afraid or worried when he or she talks about money sums of money are missing from the cr cr’s bank account signatures on checks or other papers don’t look like the cr cr’s signature bills are not being paid and cr doesn’t know why the cr cr’s will has been changed without his or her permission the cr cr’s home is sold and the cr did not agree to sell it things that belong to cr or care giver cg such as clothes or jewelry are missing from the home cr has signed legal papers such as a will a power of attorney or a joint deed to a house without knowing what the papers mean information references adapted from the national institute on aging internet website www nia nih gov "caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide 2011

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Try: Here are some helpful facts about the veterans aid and attendance benefit the aid and attendance pension provides benefits for veterans and surviving spouses who require the regular attendance of another person to assist in the activities of daily living such as eating bathing dressing and undressing and toileting it also includes individuals who are blind residents in a nursing home or veterans who require assisted care in an assisted living facility to qualify for this benefit a physician needs to established that the veteran and or spouse requires daily assistance by others to dress undress bathe cook eat take on or off a prosthetic or leave home the veteran does not need to have assistance with all of these there only needs to be adequate medical evidence that the veteran cannot function completely on his or her own the pension can provide up to 1 632 per month to a veteran 1 055 per month to a surviving spouse or 1 949 per month to two veterans who are married to each other filing the proper veterans application for pension or compensation must prove eligibility form 21-534 surviving spouse form 21-526 veteran this application will require a copy of the dd-214 form or separation papers medical evaluation from a physician current medical issues net worth limitations and net income along with out-of-pocket medical expenses a copy of the dd-214 form can be requested by visiting www vetrec archives gov any war-time veteran with 90 days of active duty 1 day beginning or ending during a period of war is eligible to apply for the aid and attendance benefit a surviving spouse marriage must have ended due to death of veteran of a war-time veteran may also apply the individual applying must qualify both medically and financially to qualify financially an applicant must have on the average less than 80 000 in assets excluding the home and vehicles information references adapted in part from the internet website www veteranaid org

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Try: As people age many prefer to stay in their own home rather than move to some form of senior housing community local resources may be available that can be used to help seniors remain in the home and stay independent as long as possible information homemaking services such as house cleaning running errands cooking and personal care and repair services can be found through recommendations from the following churches the red cross classified ads ask for testimonials of satisfied customers and contact info first home care agencies social services referrals from friends and family companion services individuals who are willing to visit the elderly can be found through recommendations from the following hospitals contact the person who plans patient discharge church groups schools social services ymca volunteer organizations hospice volunteers references adapted from information found in the book the complete eldercare planner by joy loverde

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Try: Living will – a written legal document which expresses your decisions for medical treatment or life-sustaining treatments in the event you are incapacitated this document does not let you designate someone to make decisions for you like a durable power of attorney for health care form does durable power of attorney for health care – this document asserts who you have chosen to make health care decisions for you it is activated when you become unconscious or not able to make decisions for yourself choosing a healthcare agent – because this person will be making significant decisions for you selecting a person who you trust and who knows you well such as a family member or close friend do not resuscitate order dnr in-hospital dnr – this specifies to doctors and hospital staff that you do not want to be given cpr cardiopulmonary resuscitation if your heart stops or if you stop breathing if you tell your doctor prior to being admitted to the hospital that you do not want to be resuscitated the doctor will put a dnr order into your chart dnr orders are recognized in all states out-of-hospital dnr – this document allows a person to specify that in the event that they should stop breathing and their hearts stop beating while in their own home out in their community in a medical care facility or hospice setting they do not want to be resuscitated by emergency medical services personnel the program allows people to declare that certain resuscitative measures will not be used on them organ donor card or form – a driver’s license has organ donor preferences on the back side you can also fill out an organ donor card or form downloadable at organdonor gov funeral plan – a plan for funeral arrangements can take many forms the purpose if gathering this information is to guide loved ones in planning your funeral and writing your obituary at the time of your death information references "power of attorney basics" by society of certified senior advisors available at www csa us

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Try: The person chosen to be a medical power of attorney should be a trusted family member or friend who knows you well and is willing to take on the responsibility should the need arise when selecting someone for this position consider the following select someone who you trust completely and who understands your decisions for medical care suggestions for discussion are below acting as a medical power of attorney is a significant responsibility be sure that the person you ask is willing to be an effective agent for you will ask questions of healthcare professionals and will gather information needed to make decisions ultimately the person you select will be making decisions based on your living will and your discussions with them be sure they have full understanding of your wishes information references "power of attorney basics" by society of certified senior advisors available at www csa us

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Try: Talking with your medical power of attorney about your end-of-life wishes your medical power of attorney should be aware of your values quality-of-life beliefs and how you feel about identified medical treatments and situations discussion questions to help you clarify your wishes with yourself and your medical power of attorney what medical treatments would you refuse or accept at the point you become incapacitated and why what are you afraid might occur if you can’t make decisions for yourself what are your family member’s beliefs in relation to your own beliefs about what should happen what are your views about artificial nutrition food and hydration fluid under what conditions is it acceptable and not acceptable by you for hospital staff to perform cpr cardiopulmonary resuscitation to restart your heart what are your feelings about receiving treatments such as mechanical ventilation antibiotics or a feeding tube what situations does it make sense for you to receive these treatments if your condition doesn’t improve would you want them discontinued after a time what does that mean specifically information references "power of attorney basics" by society of certified senior advisors available at www csa us

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Try: Also known as durable power of attorney for health care or as health care agent this authorization is made by an individual to allow someone to make decisions about healthcare on their behalf should the authorizing party become incapacitated or otherwise unable to make decisions regarding medical treatment benefits of having a medical power of attorney the agent knows you well and understands your desired medical treatments as your condition changes the agent can discuss options for treatment with physicians and has the power to either authorize or withdraw them the agent can actively advocate on your behalf throughout your period of incompetence if you have prepared a living will your agent has that as a guide for your preferred treatment and can encourage healthcare providers to follow those guidelines information references "power of attorney basics" by society of certified senior advisors available at www csa us

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Try: A reverse mortgage is a type of loan that allows homeowners age 62 and older to turn their home equity into cash while still living in and owning their own home a reverse mortgage gives homeowners the flexibility to choose how they want to be paid you can choose a lump sum a monthy payment or even a line of credit reverse mortgages that conform to fha guidelines are also called hecm loans – home equity conversion mortgages benefits of a reverse mortgage convert home equity into cash increase your monthly income increase cash reserves protect your family take cash now peace of mind borrower eligibility the government has established a few basic requirements that everyone must meet in order to be eligile for a reverse mortgage you and your spouse must be at least 62 years old your home must have enough equity to consolidate all existing mortgages the type of home must be fha-approved such as a single-family home keep in mind that individual lenders also have their own criteria information references "president extends benefits for seniors 625 500 maximum limit extended until 9 30 2011" 2011 available at www reverseourmortgage com

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Try: An elder law attorney can help people complete documents designed to protect financial interests and assets as well as help people plan for their future putting these documents together will take some time but families find it fosters honest conversation and promotes feelings of security for all involved in the process preservation transfer of assets seeking to avoid spousal impoverishment when a spouse enters a nursing home elder law attorneys handle a variety of activities and cases below is a list of those activities medicaid medicare claims and appeals social security and disability claims and appeals supplemental and long-term health insurance issues disability planning including use of durable powers of attorney living trusts "living wills" for financial management and health care decisions and other means of delegating management and decision-making to another in case of incompetency or incapacity conservatorships and guardianships estate planning including planning for the management of one’s estate during life and its disposition on death through the use of trusts wills and other planning documents probate administration and management of trusts and estates long-term care placements in nursing home and life care communities nursing home issues including questions of patients’ rights and nursing home quality elder abuse and fraud recovery cases housing issues including discrimination and home equity conversions age discrimination in employment retirement including public and private retirement benefits survivor benefits and pension benefits health law mental health law information references "guide to legal and financial planning needs of seniors" by homewatch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com

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