Try: Check into church and community resources for support groups for people grieving a loss many grief support groups welcome members grieving any type of loss in their lives including loss of vision research national state and county agencies that offer help and Materials: Computer with internet access pen and paper Categories: Emotional Psychological, Maintenance, […]
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The Care recipient (cr) needs to know what information to keep handy for good estate planning
Try: Copy of birth certificate preferable certified social security card medicare card if any health and dental insurance card s income tax returns marriage license divorce decree auto vehicle insurance card power of attorney the will living will healthcare directive attorney – list name address and phone bank Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Financial, Legal […]
Care recipient (cr) works part time and receives social security benefits cr isn’t sure if he or she owes taxes on the social security benefits
Try: Divide the social security benefits received by 2 add the wages amount reported on the w-2 form provided by the cr’s employer add other taxable income such as pensions interest dividends etc this amount is the cr’s total provisional income determine the cr’s filing status single head of household married filing separately married filing […]
The Care recipient (cr) shops on the internet a lot and wants to know how to keep credit or debit card account s numbers from being stolen
Try: Look for signs that the business is legitimate buy from stores and sellers that have a good reputation find out what other shoppers say sites like epinions com or bizrate have customer evaluations which can help determine if a company is legitimate look for seals of approval companies can put these seals on their […]
The Care recipient (cr) likes to communicate with friends and family on facebook the cr feels a little unsafe and wants to know how to protect personal information when socializing on the internet
Try: Avoid posting phone numbers and address Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Communication, Social Information: Avoid posting information about where the cr is or travel plans less content is safer than a lot of content ask permission to post information and photos of other people and ask friends and family to ask the cr before […]
Care giver cg needs information on how to find a local cg support group
Try: Ask other cgs if they go to any groups check local chapters of disease-specific organizations such as the alzheimer alzheimer’s association or the multiple sclerosis society contact the american self-help clearinghouse ask local religious service agencies contact the local area agency on aging talk to the social service department of the local or area […]
The care giver cg needs information on how to start a local cg support group
Try: Establish a meeting place ask local library if there is a meeting room available ask local college or university if they would be willing to host the group and provide a meeting place make a flyer about the group post flyers at doctor offices businesses near the group’s meeting place and medical equipment businesses […]
The Care recipient (cr) works part time and receives social security benefits the cr isn’t sure if he she owes taxes on his her social security benefits
Try: Divide the social security benefits received by 2 add the wages amount reported on the w-2 form provided by the cr’s employer add other taxable income such as pensions interest dividends etc this amount is the cr’s total provisional income determine the cr’s filing status single head of household married filing separately married filing […]
caregiver (cg) needs more help in the home
Try: Interview several candidates in person before hiring be specific about the tasks that are needed make a list be specific about what hours the person will be working and the pay ask the candidates if they are comfortable performing these tasks ask open-ended questions to get a feel for the person’s experience and competence […]
Care recipient (cr) needs help learning to use a walker
Try: Position the walker at arm’s length in front of the cr with all four legs level on the floor use the handles of the walker for balance place the walker one step ahead of cr and take small steps when turning keep back upright while pushing the walker forward do not walk behind the […]