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AdultCaregiving GuideInormation, Advice and Support
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As a person begins to age, amilmembers oten eel the need to
help with everda tasks that
are now challenging or a loved
one. This can include activities
like meal preparation, laundr
and housekeeping. Eventuall,
man amil members nd
themselves assisting in was
the never expected, like hgiene
and grooming. Other caregivers
are aected b a loved onesunexpected disease or disorder.
Caregiving or a loved one
can take its toll and can change
amil dnamics. And providing
care or a loved one can become
highl stressul whether our
amil member lives next door
or thousands o miles awa.
I ou need help, oure not alone.
Right at Home provides caregiving
services or thousands o amilies
across the nation just like ours.
We can help ou, too.
Aging isnt easy.Not for the person
who is feeling the
effects of the years.
Not for the familymembers.
1 - 2 - 3Follow the simple steps in this
document to ensure that your aging
parent, spouse or riend is getting
the assistance he or she needs.
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Step 1:
Determinewhetheryour loved
one needsassistance.
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Signs Your Loved OnesNeeds Are ChangingIt can oten be hard to tell when aging is aecting a amil member. Dont ignore the warning
signs, because small things can add up to a larger challenge incredibl ast. I ou notice certain
changes in our loved one, it might be time to seek outside help:
Changes in relationships with others.
Withdrawal rom social interactions.
Unusual behavior. This could include
increased agitation, speaking loudl
or little talking at all.
Neglecting personal care. Poorhgiene or nutrition.
Thisworksheet willhelp youand otherfamilymembersdeterminewhat typesofassistanceyourloved oneneeds.
Needs Assessment Worksheetfor adult caregivers
Hearing
Vision
Perception
Orientation
Thinking
Memor
Decisionma king
Judgment
Phsical dexterit
Balance
None Some Major
Strength
Energ
Bladder/bowel control
Arthritis
Hpertension
Heart disease
Diabetes
Phsical deormit
Depression
None Some Major
Bathing
Dressing
Grooming
Toileting
Eatinganutritiousdiet
Gettingout
o bed
Gettingouto chair
Walking
Usingthetelephone
Shoppingor
personal items
Transportation
Managing
mone
Doinglaundr
Lighthousework
Preparingmeals
No Help Some help Much help
NEEDS:
INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIESO DAILy LIVING (IADLS)
No Help Some help Much help
NEEDS:
ACTIVITIES ODAILy LIVING (ADLS)
EFFECT:
CONDITIONS/UNCTIONAL STATUS
EFFECT:
To help ou better understandour loved ones limitations, use
the provided Needs Assessment
Worksheet on the ollowing
page. illing out the worksheet
can serve as a guide as to
whether or not its time to hire
a proessional caregiver. I it is,
the worksheet can also help our
caregiver begin to understand
our loved ones dail needs.
Needs Assessment Worksheetfor Adult CaregiversThis worksheet will helpouand other amil members determine what tpes o assistance our lovedone needs.
Hearing
Vision
Perception
Orientation
Thinking
Memor
Decisionmaking
Judgment
Phsical dexterit
Balance
None Some Major
Strength
Energ
Bladder/bowel control
Arthritis
Hpertension
Heart disease
Diabetes
Phsical deormit
Depression
None Some Major
Bathing
Dressing
Grooming
Toileting
Eatinganutritiousdiet
Gettingouto bed
Gettingout
o chair
Walking
Usingthetelephone
Shoppingorpersonalitems
Transportation
Managingmone
Doinglaundr
Lighthousework
Preparingmeals
No Help Some help Much help
NEEDS:
INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIESO DAILy LIVING (IADLS)
No Help Some help Much help
NEEDS:
ACTIVITIES ODAILy LIVING (ADLS)
EFFECT:
How do the ollowingaect
the persons abilit to unction?CONDITIONS/UNCTIONAL STATUS
EFFECT:
Signs o orgetulness. Watch or piles o unread
newspapers or unopened mail, dirt or scorched
cookware, unwashed laundr.
Mismanagement o nances. Check to see that there
paing their bills and not making unusual purchases.
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Needs Assessment Worksheetfor Adult CaregiversThis worksheet will help ou and other amil members determine what tpes o assistance our
loved one needs.
Bathing
Dressing
Grooming
Toileting
Eating anutritious diet
Getting outo bed
Getting outo chair
Walking
Using thetelephone
Shopping orpersonal items
Transportation
Managingmone
Doing laundr
Light housework
Preparing meals
No Help Some help Much help
NEEDS
INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIESO DAILy LIVING (IADLS)
Hearing
Vision
Perception
Orientation
Thinking
Memor
Decision making
Judgment
Phsical dexterit
Balance
Strength
Energ
Bladder/bowel control
Arthritis
Hpertension
Heart disease
Diabetes
Phsical deormit
Depression
EFFECT
None Some Major
EFFECT
None Some Major
How do the ollowing aectthe persons ability to unction?CONDITIONS/UNCTIONAL STATUS
No Help Some help Much help
NEEDS
ACTIVITIES ODAILy LIVING (ADLS)
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Which barriers can be removed or changed?ENVIRONMENTAL SAETy
Limitation No Problem Needs Changed
Neighborhood SaetConvenience
riends or relatives nearb
Living Quarters Age o dwelling
Roo in good repair
Windows in good repair
Siding in good condition
Looks cared or
Securit and saet
Dead bolt locks on outside doors
Peephole in ront door
Window bars or locksVisible rom road
(no large trees or bushes block view)
Smoke alarms installed, tested
Passagewas clear o wires and clutter
Stairs Handrails on both sides
In good repair and nonskid surace
Clearl marked
Floors Nonskid level suraces
Nonglare suraces
No loose rugs
Furnishings Couch and chairs eas to useTables the right height
Bed eas to get in and out o
Lighting Light switches eas to reach
Important areas are well lit
Light diused rom windowsand suraces (no glare)
Passagewas have night lights
Kitchen Lever handles on sink
Clean rubber mat b the sink
Items used oten are accessible
Storage is eas to get toNo objects are over the stove
Bathroom Grab bars attached to studs,b the toilet and tub or shower
Nonskid strips in the tub or shower
Hand-held shower head
Nonslip bath mat or rug
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Step 2:
Provide theassistanceyour loved
one needs.
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Nearl two-thirds o adult caregiverstake time o during the workda, while
17 percent take a ormal leaveo absence and 10 percent takeearl retirement.
An inormal caregiver is estimated to lose
an average o $25,494 in Social Securitbenets, and $67,202 in pension benetsbecause o time spent caregiving instead
o working.
More than 34 millionadults 16 percent o the adult Americanpopulation provide care to
someone aged 50 ears or older.
Someone caring or a parent has
been doing so or an average o
20 hoursa week or our ears.
One in three adult caregivers isalso raising a child under the age o 18.
Are You an Adult Caregiver?youre Not Alone.
About 70 percent o adult caregiversget help rom amil members, riends or
neighbors. And about 30 percentrel on help rom paid caregivers.
Someone caring or a spouse spends
more than 30 hours a week directl
caring or their loved one and is less likelto get help rom relatives or riends.
Studies show a 20 to 50 percentincrease in depressive smptoms or adult
caregivers versus their non-caregiving peers.
Long-distance caregivers spend an average o $392 a month on travel and out-o-pocketexpenses as part o their caregiving duties.
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Use the Home Saety
Checklist. B going
through the checklist,
ou can signicantl
reduce an harm
that ma come to a
amil member asou decide on our
approach to care.
What to Do When Your
Loved One Needs CareAs ou notice changes in a loved one, there are a ew things that ou can do to help them and ouramil as a whole:
Thisworksheet willhelp youand otherfamilymembersdeterminewhat typesofassistanceyourloved oneneeds.
Needs Assessment Worksheetfor adult caregivers
Hearing
Vision
Perception
Orientation
Thinking
Memor
Decisionma king
Judgment
Phsical dexterit
Balance
None Some Major
Strength
Energ
Bladder/bowel control
Arthritis
Hpertension
Heart disease
Diabetes
Phsical deormit
Depression
None Some Major
Bathing
Dressing
Grooming
Toileting
Eatinganutritiousdiet
Gettingout
o bed
Gettingouto chair
Walking
Usingthe
telephone
Shoppingor
personal items
Transportation
Managing
mone
Doinglaundr
Lighthousework
Preparingmeals
No Help Some help Much help
NEEDS:
INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIESO DAILy LIVING (IADLS)
No Help Some help Much help
NEEDS:
ACTIVITIES ODAILy LIVING (ADLS)
EFFECT:
CONDITIONS/UNCTIONAL STATUS
EFFECT:
I theres a noticeable decline in thinking and
reasoning in a loved one, schedule a doctors
appointment and ask the physician to test
or cognitive unction. And dont assume
cognitive decline is an unavoidable part o
aging. Some causes are treatable, such as
interaction o medications.
Have everyone in your amily (including
spouses) check with their employers to see i
their companies oer any caregiver benefts.
I ou decide on a path o care, ask the
agency or a care plan specifcally based on
your loved ones physical needs, cognitive
needs and goals.
Have a amily member accompany your
loved one to as many medical appointments
as possible. This allows them to serve as
another set o ees and ears, and become a
patient advocate i necessar.
Arrange or a amily
meeting to discuss
your care options.
Be sure to include the
wishes o the loved
one who needs carein the discussion. Use
our answers rom the
Needs Assessment
Worksheet as a guide.
Home Safety Checklistfor Adult CaregiversUse this checklist to make sure that our lovedones routine is as benecial as possible andthat
their home doesnt pose an healthor saet hazards.
ind someone to check onthe
individual dail.
Schedule visioncheck .
Discuss medications withphsician
to determine aects onbalance .
Establish light exercise routine.
No loose carpetingor rugs that
do not have anon-slip backing.
Trac areas ree o urniture.
Electrical cords andother wires taped
against walls.
Bright lightingwith switches andall
light bulbs inworking order.
Telephones placedontables at
aheight that canbe reached
romthe foor.
ree o items.
Plent o roomto move at top
andbottom.
No loose carpetingor edges
to catchon.
Handrails securel attached and
at the proper height or user.
Proper lightingon all steps, including
switches at topandbottomo stairs.
Grabbar s near the tub, shower and
toilet locatedandmountedproperl.
Non-slips uraces inthe tubor shower.
Nightlight or whenrst entering
the room.
Rugs or bathmats withnon-slip
backingonthe foor.
Shower/tubbench or seat.
Bedside table withnon-tiplampand
roomor eeglasses.
Clear trac arearombedroom
to bathroom.
Comortable, sturd chair to aid
indressing.
Items placedwhere the canbereachedwit hout the use o astool.
Areato sit duringoodpreparation.
looringre e o cracks, splits or
up-turnededges.
All Rooms
Bedrooms
General
Stairsand InclinesKitchen
Bathroom
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Home Safety Checklistfor Adult CaregiversUse this checklist to make sure that our loved ones home doesnt pose an health or saet hazards.
ind someone to check on theindividual dail.
Schedule vision check.
Discuss medications with phsicianto determine eects on balance.
Establish light exercise routine.
Remove loose carpeting or rugs thatdo not have a non-slip backing.
Clear trac areas o urniture.
Tape electrical cords and other wiresagainst walls.
Install bright lighting with switchesand working light bulbs.
Place telephones on tables at a heightthat can be reached rom the foor.
Keep ree o items.
Clear plent o room to move at top
and bottom.
Repair loose carpeting or edges.
Securel attach handrails at the properheight or user.
Install proper lighting on all steps,including switches at top and bottom
o stairs.
Ensure grab bars near the tub, showerand toilet are mounted properl.
Place non-slip suraces in the tub
or shower.
Place nightlight near room entrance.
Add non-slip backing to rugs orbathmats on the foor.
Add shower/tub bench or seat.
Place non-tip lamp on bedside tableto allow room or eeglasses.
Clear trac area rom bedroom
to bathroom.
Use a comortable, sturd chair to
aid in dressing.
Place items where the can be
reached without the use o a stool.
Create area to sit during
ood preparation.
Repair fooring which has cracks,
splits or up-turned edges.
All Rooms
Bedrooms
General
Stairs and InclinesKitchen
Bathroom
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Step 3:
Get help ifyou need it.
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Right at Home oers caregiving services
or almost an amil and practicall an
situation. We have more than 200 oces
that serve thousands o clients across the
United States.
The Right at Home dierence is ound in
our process. In ver little time, were able
to assess and understand our loved ones
unique situation and recommend a custom
plan or our particular needs. This gets
our loved one the care he or she needs
as soon as possible.
Right at HomeCan Help
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Caregiver Matching
Once ou approve the Custom Care Plan, we begin our search
or the right person to implement that care. Our sstem nds
a caregiver or our loved one b taking numerous actors into
consideration: the services needed, our loved ones interests and
the personalities o both our loved one and the potential caregivers.
B looking at the whole situation, were able to provide the most
appropriate caregiver possible. O course, i ou ever have an
concerns about a specic caregiver, we can search or and provide
a replacement in ver little time.
Care Supervision
Ever Right at Home caregiver goes through an extensive interview
process, including background checks. Once hired, caregivers are
trained through Right at Home Universit to ensure that there able
to deliver the care set out in our loved ones Custom Care Plan.
Beore providing care, there bonded and insured.
Local Right at Home team members sta in touch with caregivers
to ensure things are going well. Those team members also make
unannounced visits to the homes o those who are in our care to
ensure caregivers are ollowing the specics o the Custom Care Plan.
The Initial Call and Meeting
rom the moment ou call, we begin considering the specic
needs o our loved one. We ask questions during our call to
orm a basic needs assessment. Then we set up an in-home visit
with our amil, including our loved one who will ultimatelreceive our care. This visit enables us to gather even more
inormation, answer questions and help our amil understand
how Right at Home can help.
The Custom Care Plan
Ater our initial meeting, well develop a Custom Care Plan or
our loved one. We make detailed recommendations on exactl
what kind o services we eel would benet our loved one and
tailor a plan specic to his or her needs. We then review theCustom Care Plan in detail and modi it as ou see t.
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Our caregivers can provide services that help our loved one stave o or dela
urther eects o aging, both phsical and mental. We can help oster wellness
with services that include:
Light exercise program
development
Meal planning
Medication reminders
Saet supervision
Cognitive stimulation
Wellness
In those locations that have medicall trained sta, we can provide a level oin-home care not ound within man other home care companies:
Visiting nurses
Medication set-up
Medication administration
I.V.-related therapiesand administration
Insulin injections
Wound care
Dressing changes
Catheter care
Ostom/Colostom care
Tube eeding assistance
Skilled hospice support
Skilled Nursing
*Not all services are available in ever location. or a ull list o available services in our area,
check with our local Right at Home oce.
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Special Care SituationsCaring or a loved one who has special needs due to an illness or injur can be overwhelming, which
makes Right at Home perect or either ull-time care or respite. Our caregivers can accommodate
numerous special phsical and mental situations. With our in-home care services, our loved one will
receive a customized care regimen that takes those needs and their environment into account. Some
o these special care situations include*:
Alzheimers and other dementiaMost Alzheimer's patients particularl those in the earl and middle stages o the illness
can be cared or at home and dont require nursing homes or other acilities. In act, more than
hal o all diagnosed Alzheimer's patients continue to live in home settings. Right at Homes
services oered to those who suer rom Alzheimers include:
amiliar rame o reerence
Continuit o dail routines and schedule
reedom to move about in a amiliar,unrestricted space
Minimal stress that can aggravate thesmptoms o Alzheimers and dementia
Dail orientation to time, place and people
OsteoarthritisOsteoarthritis can lead to rustration, weariness and depression when a person can no
longer perorm simple, dail tasks with ease. But in most cases, people with osteoarthritis
can lead ull, active lives b properl managing the condition. Right at Home can helpalleviate some o the pressures o dail living b oering:
Meal preparation
Light housekeeping
Shopping
Laundr
Assisting with recreational activities
*Not all services are available in ever location. or a ull list o available services in our area,
check with our local Right at Home oce.
Hypertension/stroke recoveryThe best strateg or controlling and preventing high blood pressure is to begin with
liestle changes. or seniors, this oten means a combination o light exercise and
medication. Right at Home can prepare a customized hpertension program topromote a healthier liestle, including:
Development o a light exercise schedule
Coordination o a health meal plan
Shopping
Meal preparation
Medication reminders/set-up/administration
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DiabetesI our loved one is one o the more than 20 million Americans who suer rom diabetes,
Right at Home can help manage the disease through:
Education o what aects
blood glucose levels
Coordination o a health meal plan
Development o a light exercise schedule
Shopping
Meal preparation
Medication reminders/set-up/
administration
Heart diseaseRight at Home has extensive experience in prevention and care when it comes to managing
heart disease. We can customize a program or our loved one that:
Develops and/or implements a heart
health diet (including shopping and
meal preparation, i necessar)
Monitors and/or administers medication
Helps with the dail activities o living
(such as Homemaking and Hgiene)
Assists with phsician-prescribed exercises
Neuromuscular diseases and disordersNeuromuscular conditions are complex because the can aect both motor skills and
cognition. Regardless o the particular disease/disorder or the extent o its progression,
Right at Home caregivers can help b oering:
Saet supervision
Ambulator assistance
Getting dressed
Grooming Light housekeeping Laundr services
Medication reminders
Cognitive stimulation
Cancer recoveryMan cancer patients eel more comortable receiving care at home so that there not
separated rom amil, riends and amiliar surroundings. But cancer is a condition that can
change relationships and require amilies to address new issues.
In-home care is oten a great wa to alleviate some o the pressures o amil caregiving
when it comes to cancer, allowing ou to ocus on emotional support instead o the details
o dail activities. Right at Home caregivers can help with an o the care services, as well
as supplement an hospice care.
*Not all services are available in ever location. or a ull list o available services in our area,
check with our local Right at Home oce.
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Hospice/palliative supportWhether ou and our amil are simpl tring to relieve someones pain during a serious
illness or whether oure tring to provide end-o-lie care, it can produce a lot o stress or
amil members involved in caregiving.
Right at Home can give ou and our amil a respite rom the dail tasks that seem to
build. rom light housekeeping to meal preparation, Right at Home caregivers can provide
support during tring times. In addition, we work with Hospice and palliative care agencies
to urther support our needs and those o our loved one.
Mental healthRegardless o age or phsical abilit, some people who suer rom mental health disorders
become homebound during their recover. Anxiet, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
and depression can all easil aect entire amilies, not just those who are diagnosed.
Right at Home can provide numerous services that help amilies do more than just survive a
loved ones struggle with the eects o a mental health disorder. We can be a large part o
helping a amil thrive on their path o recover. We can also help when mental health is a
concern or seniors who are coping with the realit o becoming homebound.
Traumatic brain injuryRight at Home can help amilies who nd themselves coping with the unexpected eects o a
sudden injur to the brain.
Whether its helping a amil establish new routines immediatel ater the injur or providing
respite to amilies who have established a sstem o care, Right at Home has numerous
services that can help. I there are an medical needs, skilled nursing is available in man areas.
Paraplegia/quadriplegiaRight at Home provides numerous services to loved ones who have a spinal cord injur and
need a wheelchair or dail living.
Our caregivers can help someone adjust to a new living situation directl ater a spinal
cord injur. The can also continue to assist with an household tasks that are complicated
b an injur. or quadriplegia, caregivers can assist in a amil members dail hgiene.
And i there are an medical needs, skilled nursing is available in man areas.
*Not all services are available in ever location. or a ull list o available services in our area,
check with our local Right at Home oce.
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MoreResources
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How do I pay or home care services?
Medicare, Medicaid and most emploer-sponsored HMO
and PPO plans will onl reimburse ou or intermittent
visits rom a home care nurse on a temporar basis
and onl when our loved one has a specic qualiingmedical diagnosis. In general, these tpes o insurance
policies are not designed to pa or ongoing, hourl
caregiving services that are classied as Long-Term
Care. (Use the Ocial Medicare Eligibilit Tool at
www.medicare.gov/LongTermCare/Static/Medicare.asp
to learn more.)
Resources and OptionsAvailable to Adult Caregivers
Making the choice to provide ormal care or a loved one is a brave and dicult decision, but ou
dont have to do it alone. There are resources available in most communities that will help ou
undertake the task o nding care or an elderl or disabled loved one.
I I want my loved one
to be cared or at home,
what are my options?
A trusted amily member, riend or
neighbor could be a cost-eective
option. And ou could alwas
hire additional paid caregivers to
supplement care. However, i ou hire
an individual who isnt associated with
a home care agenc, keep in mind that
ou assume emploer responsibilities.
Most homeowners insurance
policies exclude injur to privatel
hired caregivers, and man o those
caregivers arent bonded or insured,
so oud be legall and nanciall
responsible or man o their actions
and responsible or the tax obligations.
you could also hire a private duty
home care agency to provide services
to our loved one. you should ask or
proo that the perorm background
checks on their caregivers, as well as
an required licensing. The should
inorm ou o how the train their sta
and whether or not the have 24-hour
emergenc scheduling services.
I our loved one doesnt require too
much phsical and medical care, man
areas have adult day care centers.
These are oten a lower-cost option
than private home care services.
Long-term
care insurance
Reverse mortgages
Emploer-sponsored
Health Savings
Accounts (HSA) or
lexible Spending
Accounts (SA)
Emploee-sponsored
caregiving stipends,
such as Back-Up
Care programs or
emploees who are
adult caregivers and
travel or work
amil trust unds
Workers compensation
insurance
Catastrophic
auto insurance
State-subsidized
home- and communit-
based services, oten
reerred to as Medical
Waiver programs.
(Age and income
qualications appl.)
Veterans Aid and
Attendance
That said, there are man other nancial options available
to ou in order to pa or ongoing care services:
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Learn MoreTo learn more about powers
of attorney, contact an elder law
attorney in your area through
the National Academy of Elder
Law Attorneys ( www.naela.org).Consult with any of these
attorneys to discuss your needsand concerns. Laws regarding
powers of attorney are different
in every state, so consulting
an experienced attorney is
very important.
HealthcarePower o Attorney
Healthcare power o attorne becomes
active onl when an individual is so ill that
he or she cant make or communicate a
healthcare decision to his or her phsicians.
or example: i someone goes into a coma,
that persons agent has power o attorne
to make medical decisions or that person.
Likewise, i a person develops dementia
which impairs the persons understanding
and judgment, a power o attorne would
be consulted or medical decisions.
Do not assume that amil members
automaticall have the right to make these
tpes o decisions. amil members are
not given powers o attorne b deault.
Most state laws are quite vague about who
is permitted to make medical decisions oranother person. A valid power o attorne
claries the decision-maker or phsicians.
And when issues such as lie support or
terminal illness are involved, clarication
becomes incredibl important.
More than one agent can be named. I
this happens, there is tpicall an order
assigned to agents in terms o whos
contacted and when. Oten, a amil
member who lives nearb is named the
primar agent, but an out-o-town amil
member could be named as a second
agent in case phsicians are unable to
locate the primar agent in an emergenc.
FinancialPower o Attorney
inancial power o attorne allows a person
to nominate a person (or persons) to manage
legal and/or nancial matters. Once a power
o attorne is executed, both the person and
his or her agent have access to the persons
nances. The share authorit to manage the
nances but the person retains ownership
o the assets.
To nominate agents or nancial powers o
attorne, ou can oten use simple state-
approved short orms or a person ma
state in length text the exact powers being
granted. The best solution depends on the
individual situation.
Powers of AttorneyTerms and ormats dier rom state to state, but there are tpicall two tpes o powers
o attorne. One is or managing nances, the other or managing healthcare.
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Questions to Ask When
Hiring a CaregiverI ou decide on home care, there are several questions ou should ask the home care agenc
to ensure our amil and loved one remain sae, health and happ:
I the caregiver becomes
ill, goes out o town or
is otherwise unavailable,
what are the alternative
arrangements?
Who pas the caregivers
ederal and state taxes,
Social Securit (ICA) and
unemploment insurance so
that our amil is not legall
responsible?
Can ou veri that the
caregivers are legall able
to work in the United States?
I the caregiver is injured
at a clients residence,who is responsible? (Man
homeowners insurance
policies exclude injuries
to domestic emploees,
so the caregiver should
be covered b workers
compensation insurance.)
Do ou perorm criminal
background checks and
state abuse registr checks?
Do ou check caregivers
reerences rom prior work
histor?
Are ou bonded and insured
in case o injur or thet?
How do ou document
that our services were
indeed completed?
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Aging
American Societ on Aging
www.asaging.org
National Council on Aging
www.ncoa.org
National Resource Centeron Nutrition, PhsicalActivit and Aging
nutritionandaging.fu.edu
National Association oArea Agencies on Aging
www.n4a.org
National Associationo Proessional GeriatricCare Managers
www.caremanager.org
Government
Administration on Aging
www.aoa.gov
Centers or Medicare
and Medicaid Services
www.cms.gov
U.S. Government/
Senior Citizens Resources
www.seniors.gov
United We Ride
www.unitedweride.gov
Caregiving
Right at Home Newsletter
www.caringnews.com
Direct Care Alliance, Inc.
www.directcarealliance.org
amil Caregiver Alliance
www.caregiver.org
Kaiser amil oundation
www.k.org
National Clearinghouse on
the Direct Care Workorce
www.directcare
clearinghouse.org
National amil
Caregivers Association
www.ncacares.org
National Guardianship
Association, Inc.
www.guardianship.org
National Private
Dut Association
www.privateduty
homecare.org
Third Age
www.thirdage.com
Health/Medical
Alzheimers Association
www.alz.org
American Association or
Respirator Carewww.aarc.org
American Cancer Societ
www.cancer.org
American Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.org
American Heart Association
www.americanheart.org
American Lung Associationwww.lungusa.org
American Stroke Association
www.strokeassociation.org
National Parkinson oundation
www.parkinson.org
National Alliance
or Hispanic Health
www.hispanichealth.org
National Organization
on Disabilit
www.nod.org
American Hospice oundation
www.americanhospice.org
Adult CaregivingResource LinksWhen caring or a loved one, theres no such thing as too much inormation. Hopeull, these links
can provide even more inormation about caring or our loved one and his or her specic needs.
Right at Home provides in home care services to clients and equal emploment opportunities to emploees and applicants without
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