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Get Help with Care Costs

Get Help with Care Costs, Caregiver Information from Medicare.gov, the Official U.S. Government website for people with Medicare. Provides links to information on Medicare Savings Programs, prescription drug coverage, State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs, National and Local Charitable Program benefits, . . . → Read More: Get Help with Care Costs

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Assisted Living Library of Information from MedlinePlus

A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Comprehensive links to overall information on Assisted Living. A good place to start… http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/assistedliving.html

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What is Assisted Living?

Fact Sheet by Eldercare Locator, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.  A good introduction to Assisted Living, what is it, what services are provided, and how to choose an Assisted Living facility. Also included are a general discussion . . . → Read More: What is Assisted Living?

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Assisted Living Facilities for Seniors – Fact Sheet by Helpguide.org

Very good overview, including What is an Assisted Living Facility?; Assisted Living vs. other types of housing; Candidates for Assisted Living; Types of Assisted Living Facilities; Assisted Living Facility services; Special needs provided in an Assisted Living Facility; Choosing . . . → Read More: Assisted Living Facilities for Seniors – Fact Sheet by Helpguide.org

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Choosing An Assisted Living Facility

by MetLife Mature Market Institute, in cooperation with the National Alliance for Caregiving.  A 12 page booklet, providing introductory information on Assisted Living, along with a Cost Calculator form to help you determine the full cost, and a helpful . . . → Read More: Choosing An Assisted Living Facility

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Assisted Living Today – A Brief Overview

at alpha.org, the website of the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA), a not for profit trade association of assisted living facilities.  Provides an introduction to assisted living, and its regulation, prevalence, and financing: “There are 36,000 assisted living . . . → Read More: Assisted Living Today – A Brief Overview

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Guide to Choosing an Assisted Living Residence

an 8 page booklet by the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA).  Explains what assisted living is, who it is intended to serve, and what types of facilities and services exist, and provides a helpful consumer checklist of what . . . → Read More: Guide to Choosing an Assisted Living Residence

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Helpful Info on Assisted Living from the Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living (CCAL)

Includes: State Licensing Agencies; National Ombudsman Resource Center – State Ombudsmen; State Information about Assisted living for Consumers; and Frequently Asked Questions The Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living (CCAL) is a non-profit national consumer education and advocacy organization focused . . . → Read More: Helpful Info on Assisted Living from the Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living (CCAL)

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Assisted Living Facility Evaluation Checklist

by AARP. A helpful form containing a checklist of questions and criteria to use in evaluating an Assisted Living Facility, with space to record your notes as you visit an Assisted Living Facility. AARP recommends that you “Print a . . . → Read More: Assisted Living Facility Evaluation Checklist

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Financial Steps for Caregivers: What You Need to Know About Money and Retirement

Financial Steps for Caregivers: What You Need to Know About Money and Retirement by WISER (Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement). A 12 page booklet, posted on the MedlinePlus, Caregivers website of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department . . . → Read More: Financial Steps for Caregivers: What You Need to Know About Money and Retirement

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Shopping For Assisted Living Facilities, by Stephanie Rice.

An overview of some of the senior living and long-term care options, and brief checklist of what to look for when shopping for an assisted living facility. >> View Info

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Choosing an Assisted Living Residence: A consumer Guide

http://www.longtermcareliving.com/assess/al/ by the American Health Care Association, National Center for Assisted Living. Provides introductory information on assisted living and the personal care, health services and residential accommodations provided by assisted living facilities, as well as information on other factors . . . → Read More: Choosing an Assisted Living Residence: A consumer Guide

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Understanding Assisted Living Residency Agreements – Part 1

by Ryan Malone, August 11, 2008, InsideAssistedLiving.com.  The first of a series of articles discussing the typical provisions contained in assisted living residency agreements.  Links to parts 2 through 6 of this series are at the bottom of the . . . → Read More: Understanding Assisted Living Residency Agreements – Part 1

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Become knowledgeable about your loved one’s long-term care insurance policy, and be wary about your ability actually to collect assisted living benefits from long-term care insurers!!!

News Release, May 7, 2008, by National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), announced a settlement reached by State insurance regulators in several States with one of the largest U.S. long-term care insurers, Conseco.  The settlement required Conseco to pay . . . → Read More: Become knowledgeable about your loved one’s long-term care insurance policy, and be wary about your ability actually to collect assisted living benefits from long-term care insurers!!!

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Types of Long-Term Care > CCRC’s

From Medicare.gov, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.  Provides introductory information on continuing care retirement communities (CCRC’s) and links to additional information from the Administration on Aging (AoA) and from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, . . . → Read More: Types of Long-Term Care > CCRC’s

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Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)

by AARP and an introduction to CCRC’s and their characteristics, costs, and entrance requirements. http://www.aarp.org/families/housing_choices/other_options/a2004-02-26-retirementcommunity.html

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CCRC vs. Life Care: Which Contract is Right for You?

by Allen Jesson  A good article describing some of the different types of entrance contracts required by CCRC’s.  As explained, some facilities offer straight fee for service contracts only, and may contract with another facility to deliver the higher . . . → Read More: CCRC vs. Life Care: Which Contract is Right for You?

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How to Select a Continuing Care Retirement Community

A guide from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an independent non-profit organization that provides review and accreditation services for CCRC’s and other long-term care facilities.  A checklist with questions to ask, clarifications about the different types . . . → Read More: How to Select a Continuing Care Retirement Community

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Consumer Guide to Understanding Financial Performance and Reporting in Continuing Care Retirement Communities

20 page booklet by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).  Provides introductory information, a primer on financial issues, and a list of questions to ask to help you evaluate CCRC’s >> View Info

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Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) – Fact Sheet by Helpguide.org

Very good overview, including what is a CCRC? (a CCRC provides 3 levels of care: independent, assisted living & skilled care), how CCRC’s differ from stand alone Assisted Living Facilities; who are candidates for CCRS’s; information regarding: CCRC’s, such . . . → Read More: Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) – Fact Sheet by Helpguide.org

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Search for CARF-CCAC-Accredited Continuing Care Retirement Communities by State

A search tool provided by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an independent non-profit organization that provides review and accreditation services for CCRC’s and other long-term care facilities. http://www.carf.org/Consumer.aspx?Content=CCACSearch Links are also provided to information on the . . . → Read More: Search for CARF-CCAC-Accredited Continuing Care Retirement Communities by State

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Independent Living for Seniors, a Retirement Community of Peers

by Helpguide.org.  Helpful overview of Independent Living for seniors, what it is, and the characteristics of and services typically provided by Independent Living Communities.  (Note:  as referenced, “Independent Living” is one component of CCRC’s, but may also be found . . . → Read More: Independent Living for Seniors, a Retirement Community of Peers

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Independent Living

by the Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/Housing/Independent_Living/Independent_Living.aspx As an independent living resident, elderly can enjoy living where they want and do what they want without being classified as someone who needs assistance.  . . . → Read More: Independent Living

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Pick Up the PACE. Plan, Act, Control, Evaluate; Retirement Planning for Boomers and Beyond

Pick Up the PACE. Plan, Act, Control, Evaluate; Retirement Planning for Boomers and Beyond. A 4 page brochure by the Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. »View details: Pick Up the PACE. Plan, Act, Control, . . . → Read More: Pick Up the PACE. Plan, Act, Control, Evaluate; Retirement Planning for Boomers and Beyond

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Understanding Long-Term Care: Where is Long-Term Care Provided

National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.  Provides a good introduction to the available options for long-term care, including home and community based services and the different facility-bases services, such as adult . . . → Read More: Understanding Long-Term Care: Where is Long-Term Care Provided

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Fact Sheet: Home Away from Home: Relocating Your Parents

Family Caregiver  Alliance. Overview of the various senior housing options and advice on selecting among them for your aging parents. http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/print_friendly.jsp?nodeid=849

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Housing Options for Older Adults; A Guide to Making Housing Decisions

28 page booklet by the Eldercare Locator of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, supported by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.  Written by Holly Robinson, Associate Staff Director at the American Bar Association Commission . . . → Read More: Housing Options for Older Adults; A Guide to Making Housing Decisions

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Finding the Right Aging Services

by American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA), an Association of not-for-profit providers of homes and services for the aging.  Includes links to general information on: Home and Community-Based Services Senior Housing Assisted Living Continuing Care . . . → Read More: Finding the Right Aging Services

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Long-term care “Conversation Checklist” for families and seniors

This article is provided by SNAPforSeniors Having a conversation about long-term care with an aging loved one can be difficult. Initiating a conversation can be awkward or uncomfortable for family members or caregivers.  Although it is impossible to know . . . → Read More: Long-term care “Conversation Checklist” for families and seniors

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Senior Housing: What you need to know

From SNAPforSeniors.com, a free senior housing information source that lists types of  licensed senior housing, provides tools to assist you with assessing your needs, and matches you needs against available options. Provides a helpful list of questions to ask . . . → Read More: Senior Housing: What you need to know

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Eldercare Locator: Help in Finding Resources in Your Community

provided by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.  Allows you to search for information by your zip code, city, or county.  A good place to find local Aging & Disability Resource Centers and local Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who . . . → Read More: Eldercare Locator: Help in Finding Resources in Your Community

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Long-Term Care Options

by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization in conjunction with the American Health Lawyers Association.  A 2 page brochure listing and providing an overview of long-term care options, including adult day care, assisted living, and nursing homes, along . . . → Read More: Long-Term Care Options

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Choosing a Long-Term Care Facility

by American Health Lawyers Association in conjunction with National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.  A two page brochure listing questions to ask and criteria to consider in choosing a long-term care facility. >> View Info

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Senior Housing Choices

by SeniorResource.com.  A comprehensive list of housing/ long-term care facility options for seniors, with information on the characteristics of each and criteria for choosing, plus links to other resources. http://www.seniorresource.com/house.htm

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What is Government Assisted Housing?

Fact Sheet by Eldercare Locator, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, providing information on different types of public housing assistance available for qualifying lower-income older persons. http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Resources/fact_sheets/gov_house.aspx

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Long term health care: Plan ahead: Planning now for long term care will help you make decisions later in life. Here’s a look at your options and how to share your wishes with your loved ones

by MayoClinic.com.  Good overview by the Mayo Clinic of long-term care options for seniors, the characteristics of each type of facility, and questions to ask and criteria to use in choosing the right option for your loved one. . . . → Read More: Long term health care: Plan ahead: Planning now for long term care will help you make decisions later in life. Here’s a look at your options and how to share your wishes with your loved ones

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Settling in to a Long-Term Care Facility

by American Health Lawyers Association in conjunction with National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.  2 page brochure on the process of signing an admission agreement and being admitted to a long-term care facility. View Info

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Selecting a Health Care Provider: Helping You Choose Guides

by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The Joint Commission is a non-profit organization which evaluates (by performance based standards) and accredits over 15,000 healthcare organizations in the U.S., including hospitals, home health care, hospice providers, nursing . . . → Read More: Selecting a Health Care Provider: Helping You Choose Guides

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Quality Check search engine provided by the Joint Commission

The Joint Commission also provides a Quality Check® service, which is a search engine where you can find the Joint Commission’s evaluation of the healthcare organization you are considering.  Accredited facilities are designated by the “Gold Seal” of the . . . → Read More: Quality Check search engine provided by the Joint Commission

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20 Practical Tips for Finding the Best Residential Care for Your Relative

Family Caregiver Alliance, Update Fall 2007/ Winter 2008.  A simple list of tips for caregivers planning for long-term care of your elderly loved one.  The Family Caregiver Alliance is a not for profit organization dedicated to helping family caregivers. . . . → Read More: 20 Practical Tips for Finding the Best Residential Care for Your Relative

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Care Costs

by AARP.  A chart showing the average assisted living, nursing home, home health aide, and adult day care costs by State for each of the 50 States, for 2007.  The figures represent the average cost based in a sample . . . → Read More: Care Costs

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Study Finds Higher Costs for Caregivers of Elderly

Study Finds Higher Costs for Caregivers of Elderly by Jane Gross, November 19, 2007, NY Times.com »View Details

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Elder-Care Costs Deplete Savings of a Generation

Elder-Care Costs Deplete Savings of a Generation NY Times.com, December 30, 2006. »View Details

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Elder-Care Costs Deplete Savings of a Generation

Elder-Care Costs Deplete Savings of a Generation NY Times.com, December 30, 2006. »View Details

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Five Critical Issues For Caregivers Preparing To Take On Financial And Healthcare Responsibilities, USA

Five Critical Issues For Caregivers Preparing To Take On Financial And Healthcare Responsibilities, USA from Medical News Today, August 20, 2008. »View Details

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Strategies for the “Sandwich Generation” – Tips from Financial Pros

Strategies for the “Sandwich Generation” – Tips from Financial Pros BusinessWeek, October 16, 2006. »View Details

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Boomers Caught Between Kids, Aging Parents – Best to Talk About Finances Before a Crisis Strikes

Boomers Caught Between Kids, Aging Parents – Best to Talk About Finances Before a Crisis Strikes Forbes & MSNBC, August 1, 2007. »View Details: Boomers Caught Between Kids, Aging Parents – Best to Talk About Finances Before a Crisis . . . → Read More: Boomers Caught Between Kids, Aging Parents – Best to Talk About Finances Before a Crisis Strikes

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How to Set Up A Caregiving Agreement

How to Set Up A Caregiving Agreement, by Philip Moeller, U.S. News & World Report, January 30, 2009. Provides 5 tips for how to enter into a paid caregiving contract with your elder as a family caregiver. Caution: a . . . → Read More: How to Set Up A Caregiving Agreement

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Long-Term Care Planning Tool

Long-Term Care Planning Tool, from Medicare.gov, the official U.S. government website for people with Medicare. A planning tool, which gives you, based on the answers you provide, a summary of the likely cost of long-term care for you, a . . . → Read More: Long-Term Care Planning Tool

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Caregiving Across The States, Family Caregiving Alliance (FCA)

Caregiving Across The States, Family Caregiving Alliance (FCA). A “clickable” U.S. map providing links to a list of publicly funded caregiving assistance programs by State. When engaged in financial planning for your loved one’s long-term care, don’t forget to . . . → Read More: Caregiving Across The States, Family Caregiving Alliance (FCA)

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Own Your Future; Planning Guide for Long-Term Care

Own Your Future; Planning Guide for Long-Term Care, Canters for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. A 27 page PDF document, providing information on planning options for your future, understanding long-term care insurance, and . . . → Read More: Own Your Future; Planning Guide for Long-Term Care

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Services, National Association for Home Care & Hospice, the non-profit trade association for home health care and hospice providers

Services, National Association for Home Care & Hospice, the non-profit trade association for home health care and hospice providers. Provides a good overview and discussion of the potential sources of funding for home care and hospice services. Includes discussion . . . → Read More: Services, National Association for Home Care & Hospice, the non-profit trade association for home health care and hospice providers

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