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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 and Older Adults
Mental Health and Older Adults
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 – Caregiver Emotions and Reactions
Mind Your Mental Health – Caregiver Emotions and Reactions
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
Mind Your Mental Health – Understanding and 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
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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 it Time for Memory Care? 10 Signs You Need to Know
When is it Time for Memory Care? 10 Signs You Need to Know
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 Sibling Conflict Over Care of Elderly Parent
Navigating Sibling Conflict Over Care of Elderly 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 it Time to Move to Assisted Living
When is it Time to Move to 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 to Discuss Assisted Living With Siblings
Having ‘The Talk’: How to Discuss Assisted Living With Siblings
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 Should Seniors Stop Driving
Healthy Aging: When Should Seniors Stop Driving
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 Aging Parents
What to Look for When Visiting Aging Parents
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: Signs Aging Parents Need Help
Home for the Holidays: Signs Aging Parents Need Help
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
Assisted Living Options
Assisted Living 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
Finding the Right Care Setting for Your Aging Loved One
What is Memory Care?
What is Memory Care?
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
Finding the Right Match: Making the Most of an Assisted Living Community Tour
Finding the Right Match: Making the Most of an Assisted Living Community Tour
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- Tips for In-Person & Virtual Senior Living Community Tours – CarePatrol
- Amenities That Age Gracefully: What to Look in a Senior Living Community – CarePatrol
- Assisted Living vs Home Care Flyer – CarePatrol
- Assisted Living Flyer – CarePatrol
- 10 Tips When Helping Seniors Move Into Senior Housing Flyer – CarePatrol
Vacationing with Ease: How to Plan a Trip with Aging Parents
Vacationing with Ease: How to Plan a Trip with Aging Parents
Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- Taking Care of Older Adults: Top 5 Caregiving Considerations to Make – CarePatrol
- Mobility Solutions for Seniors – CarePatrol
- Senior Care and Medication Management – CarePatrol
- 6 Steps to Planning a Successful Trip With Your Older Parent – AARP
- Tip Sheet: Safe Travel Tips For Older Adults – Health in Aging
- Safe Travel Tips for Older Adults – National Council on Aging