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the
CAREGIVING journey Rosalynn Carter says there are only four kinds of people in the world:
• Those who have been caregivers
• Those who are currently caregivers • Those who will be caregivers • Those who will need caregivers
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aregiving has a way of creeping up on us. As family, friends and neighbors, we all want to be there for our loved ones when they need us. Very few of us see ourselves as a “caregiver,” and most of the time we haven’t had any training on how to be a caregiver, or an understanding of the depth the role requires. For the majority, it takes a “trigger event” such as a fall, hospital admittance or diagnosis of a health condition before there’s full realization of the situation and what plans/actions need to take place. The Senior Resource Guide is designed and geared towards the unique needs of the modern caregiver. We’re here to help take the guesswork out of this challenging role by providing support and knowledge-based information at your fingertips when you need it—both in print and online. As you journey through different stages in your caregiving quest, our hope is that you’ll be able to use the Guide to help create space for flexibility and make well-informed decisions. At the end of the day, feeling good about your care and efforts, as well as seeing your caregiving experience as a positive expansion and transformation, will help you and your loved one live more fully. In the words of our Founder, here’s to your quest!
TRANSITION AND REFLECTION “What do I do now that they’re no longer here? How can I honor my journey? How have I grown?”
LATE PHASE FINDING BALANCE “I’m needing to recharge but there’s not enough time.”
• 5 Vital Tips to Help Deal With Caregiver Stress (see pg. 92)
FINAL PLANNING “How do I make sure they’re taken care of and their wishes are met?”
• Understanding Hospice (see pg. 146)
SHIFTING PRIORITIES “I know this is what’s going on and need to give it attention.”
INCREASING DEMANDS “This is getting bigger and needs more of my attention.”
MAJOR TRIGGER EVENTS “What are our next steps now that this event has happened?”
• Questions to Ask During Hospital Discharge (see pg. 117)
• Home Care versus Home Health Care (see pg. 78)
IDENTIFYING YOUR ROLE “I can help out.”
• Caregiving Expectations: Preparing for the Position (see pg. 14)
MID PHASE
PLANNING AND PREPARING
• Signs Not to Ignore: Dementia versus Normal Aging (see pg. 106)
EARLY PHASE
• Getting Connected With Help (see pg. 30) • 5 Must-Have Legal Documents (see pg. 52)
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DETECTING CHANGES “Is this part of normal aging?”
“This is not normal aging, what is it and what can I do?”
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GENERAL INFO \\ 4
The Caregiving Journey
10
Our Legacy
11
The Senior Resource Guide Team
EARLY PHASE \\
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THE ROLE
14
Caregiving Expectations
19
Transition Home Healthcare (see also pg. 2)
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20 Overcoming Guilt with Senior Care Decisions
32
THE PLAN
32
How to Assess Senior Living Facilities in Texas
38
Creating a Care Plan
22
How to Handle Anger + Difficult Behavior
40 What Level of Care is Right
28
Finding Time Away from Your Care Role
42
30 Get Connected
Your Dream Remodeling (see also pg. 1)
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46
What to do When Your Parents Need Different Levels of Care What’s an Adult Day Center?
54
INITIAL MEDICAL CARE
54
Understanding Medicare: Parts, Plans, and Meeting Your Needs
60
WellMed
CONVERSATIONS
63
50 Having the Conversation: When Dad Disagrees on Mom’s Care
Get a Better Understanding of Your Loved One’s Prescriptions
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52
We Care Rx Pharmacy (see also pg. 32B)
66
A Guide to Medication Obstacles
68
Mobile Care
48
Ombudsmen are Here to Help
50
LEGAL + FINANCIAL
52
Five Must-Have Legal Documents
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DAILY CARE
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How to Handle Resistance to Bathing, Eating & Medications When Do You Need to Consider In-Home Care?
78
Home Care vs Home Health Care
80 Home Care Comparison Chart 82
Theft Accusations from a Senior: Real or Not
86
Warning Signs of Unsafe Driving in Seniors
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MEMORY + DEMENTIA
SELF CARE 5-Minute Comfort: Adaptogenic Hot Chocolate Recipe
90 Meaningful Minutes for Caregivers 92
Five Vital Tips to Help Deal with Caregiver Stress
98
102 Getting a Dementia Diagnosis 104 Tips for Effective Alzheimer’s Communication 106 Signs Not to Ignore: Dementia versus Normal Aging
DIET + WELLNESS
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NEW STEPS
Changes in a Senior’s Appetite: What’s Normal?
100 Special Diet-Friendly Soup Recipe
112 Care Transitions 114 Therapist or Psychiatrist? Understanding Your Options
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117 Questions to Ask During Hospital Discharge 119 PAM Health (see also back cover)
120 Choosing the Right Rehabilitation Center
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123 Can a Senior Living Community Help You Live Your Best Life?
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125 Anthology of Tanglewood (see also inside back cover) 126 Paying for Long-Term Care
SENIOR LIVING The Concierge (see also pg. 32A)
128 Types of Residential Care for Seniors 130 Senior Living Communities 137 Questions to Ask When Looking for an Assisted Living Facility 141 Questions to Ask When Considering Skilled Care 143 Momentum Skilled Services (see also inside front cover) 144 What’s Skilled Care and Where Do I Start?
146 Understanding Hospice
154 Steps to Take After the Passing of a Loved One
150 Hospice Options
156 Preparing & Presenting a Eulogy
152 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Program
158 7 Items to Consider When Planning a Celebration of Life
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