AoA - Statistics - A Profile of Older Americans
Electronic version of the popular brochure with the latest key statistics on older Americans in key subject areas. It includes both narrative and statistical charts. The 2007 edition is only available online. AoA - Statistics - A Profile of Older ... [... more]
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Pro’s and Con’s
American society is often a muddle of contradictions, and this is certainly true when it comes to families. On the one hand, we cherish the concept of the extended family and laud the ideal of multiple generation households. On the other we ... [... more]
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Hands-On Caregiving
If your older relative or friend needs considerable help, a well-planned routine can make the more demanding parts of your caregiving day go more smoothly, take less time and help to ensure that your care receiver does not develop problems which ... [... more]
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Guidelines for Choosing Housing Options
There are many times when it is not possible for a caregiver and care receiver to live together. Whatever the reasons, living in different housing does not mean that you cannot be a good caregiver. You and your relative will, however, need to ... [... more]
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The U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA)
Although winter doesn't come as a surprise, many of us are not prepared for its arrival. If you are ready for the hazards of winter, you will be more likely to stay safe and healthy when temperatures start to fall. For tips on how to keep your ... [... more]
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Who Will Care
As caregivers, we cannot assume that we always will be able to provide care. Even if we are able to be active caregivers, it is important to establish both emergency and long-term alternative care plans for our older relative or friend, and to ... [... more]
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How to Find Help
All links are (Off SIte): State Units on Aging (National) To find Area Agencies on Aging visit the Eldercare Locator. [... more]
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What Services Can Help Us?
If you are a caregiver and need help, chances are that assistance is available in your community. There are many different government and privately funded services that may be available. Most of the programs and services mentioned in this guide ... [... more]
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State by State Contact
Tara Shaver-Jarmon, State Coordinator Alabama Dept. of Senior Services Montgomery, AL 36130 -1851 Department of Health and Social Services Division of Senior and Disability Services Juneau, AK 99811-0680 AZ DES, Aging & Adult Administration Fax: ... [... more]
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Legislation and Budget
The Older Americans Act was originally signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 14, 1965 (PDF). In addition to creating the Administration on Aging, it authorized grants to States for community planning and services programs, as ... [... more]
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Caregiving 101
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive, degenerative disease that attacks the brain and results in impaired memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease can include: What is Alzheimer’s disease? How can your physician support ... [... more]
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Caring for Caregiver
Every day families are making tremendous sacrifices to provide the care and support needed by their older relatives. Almost always the provision of this care is willingly provided and motivated by love, respect and concern. However, this care is ... [... more]
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