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Long Goodbye with My Mother
Article by Bill Coehn
Source: caregiving.com
Finding a Backup Caregiver
Article by Angela Rischpater
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Caregiving Resources
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Aging Life Care Association
Hire a geriatric care manager to find resources, develop care plans, complete an assessment of your aging relative.
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American Association of Homes and Services for the Aged
202-783-2242
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ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center
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Assisted Living Federation of America
703-894-1805
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Benefits CheckUp
A platform where you can search to learn about services that may help
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Caregiver Action Network
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Center for Medicare Advocacy
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ElderCare Locator
Will refer to you local Area Agencies on Aging
800-677-1116
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Family Caregiver Alliance
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Five Wishes
A wonderful handbook to document end-of-life care wishes)
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Financial Planning Association
800-322-4237
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Medicaid
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Medicare
1-800-MEDICARE
1-800-633-4227
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My Medicare Matters
Step-by-step help to choose a Medicare plan for the first time, reassess coverage each year during open enrollment, and answer common questions about Medicare and what it covers
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National Academy of ElderLaw Attorneys
520-881-4005
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National Adult Day Services Association
877-745-1440
www.nadsa.org -
National Library of Medicine
Terrific research resource
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National Association for Home Care and Hospice
202-547-7424
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National Hospice and Palliative Care Association
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National Association of Senior Move Managers
877-606-2766
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National Aging and Disability Transportation Center
Works to increase transportation options for older adults and enhance their ability to live more independently
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Next Step in Care
Offers a range of guides and checklists—most intended for family caregivers of persons with serious illness, with some specifically for health care providers—designed to make patients’ transitions between care settings smoother and safer
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Social Security Administration
1-800-772-1213
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U.S. Administration of Aging
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support
1-855-260-3274
www.caregiver.va.gov