Resources for Caregivers

Our office continues to locate resources that relate to the issues adult children face while caring for aging parents. Here you'll find links to interviews, webinars, and conversations with Julie, as well as suggestions from fellow caregivers and newly located resources to help you in the caregiving journey.

Updated 12-7-2023

One of the best, widest ranging and well-targeted lists of what to watch for as caregivers and how to help our loved ones be safe and at peace is on a nursing education website: https://nursingeducation.org/resources/caregivers-guide-to-senior-health/ It's not just for nurses or students, but for everyone who is caring for senior adults at home or professionally. Highly recommended.

Questions about eye issues for older adults? Check out this page: https://www.zocdoc.com/blog/eye-health-for-seniors-a-guide-to-vision-concerns-for-aging-eyes/

This resource is thanks to volunteer student Amanda at the Hastings Recreation Center in Minnesota. Amanda found: https://couponfollow.com/research/seniors-guide-to-budgeting-and-couponing to be a helpful resource for senior adults. Thanks, also to Amanda's teacher Lisa for sending this tip to me.

Help and guidance for how to avoid falls and what to do if one happens to you or someone in your care: https://www.brownandcrouppen.com/elderly-slips-and-falls-guide/

https://www.ireviews.com/online-scams/ Suggesting on keeping seniors safe from online fraud.https://seniorsafetyadvice.com/how-to-make-a-bathtub-safe-for-elderly/

Thanks to student Joey from Ms. Brown's Homeschooling Adventures class, we recommend this resource of value to caregivers: http://www.cctvcameraworld.com/home-security-keeping-seniors-safe.html -- which gives insights on when and how to install security cameras to keep a senior safe at home.

Thanks to the students at learninghaven.org and their teacher, Chloe, we recommend this resource of value to seniors: https://www.parentgiving.com/elder-care/50-safety-tips-for-seniors/

https://emergencyroomnearme.org/ This site lists Medicare hospitals around the US and rates their wait times, capacity and other services. We checked out its ratings of our local hospitals, against our vast experience with them, and found the information solid.

https://www.allaboutvision.com/resources/resource-guide-for-the-legally-blind/

https://wordfinderx.com/blog/fun-activities-for-people-with-dementia/

https://www.medicalalertadvice.com/resources/sports-and-games-for-seniors-fun-and-exercise-in-one/

https://www.singlecare.com/blog/alzheimers-dementia-medication-management/

Another new tool with lots of links and great info: https://www.callersmart.com/guides/86/senior-citizens-resources-helping-protect-our-elderly-with-resources-on-money-housing-health-and-more

https://www.onlinedoctor.com/best-online-doctor-medical-services/

https://www.onlinedoctor.com/15-best-online-medical-apps-that-make-personal-health-easier/

https://www.detoxlocal.com/resources/elderly-drug-alcohol-addiction/

https://www.mymove.com/moving/guides/moving-tips-disability/

https://usselfstorage.com/self-storage/blog/moving-tips-for-those-with-visual-impairments

www.RehabSpot.com/treatment/paying-for-rehab/government-programs/Medicare-Rehab

https://requestlegalhelp.com/legal-and-financial-planning-for-alzheimers/

https://www.caring.com/caregivers/best-medical-alert-systems/

https://www.consumersafetyguide.com/

https://www.inhomecare.com/resource-guide/

https://policylab.us/resources/clinical-trial-guide-seniors-elderly/

https://www.ignitespot.com/financial-tips-for-seniors

http://email.siegemedia.com/1/l/c8205cbd087c4fdbaf676cf5127c8319?rl=h

AARP CAREGIVING http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/caregiving-tools/

HEALTH REMINDERS FOR CAREGIVERS AND FAMILIES

http://nursingassistantguides.com/2009/25-excellent-social-media-sites-for-your-health/

https://www.drugwatch.com/health/seniors/

https://www.moneygeek.com/seniors/resources/elder-financial-abuse-prevention-guide/

http://www.aginginplace.org/guide-to-recognizing-elder-abuse/

Fire safety at home for those with disabilities: https://www.homesecuritylist.com/fire-safety-disabilities/

TRAINING FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS

The National Caregiver Alliance offers practical training for families giving special care to loved ones. Visit their site: https://caregiver.org/practical-skills-training-family-caregivers

NURSING HOME and SPECIALIZED CARE FACTS

CHOOSING A CARE FACILITY

http://www.aging-parents-and-elder-care.com/Pages/Checklists/Nursing_Home.html

Assisted Living Today features articles on choosing the best care type: assisted, memory care, nursing home, care homes, and independent living. You'll also be able to link to services in your city. http://assistedlivingtoday.com

https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/

http://aplaceformom.com

https://www.senioradvice.com/

http://www.homehealthcareagencies.com/

http://www.adultdaycare.org/

http://www.medicare.gov/

http://www.longtermcare.gov/

http://www.skillednursingfacilities.org/

https://www.seniorplanning.org/long-term-care-medicaid-eligibility/

https://clinicalcenter.nih.gov/wecare/resources.html

http://nursinghomeabusesupport.com/

https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/