The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) helps individuals, age 55 and older, put their skills and life experiences to work for their communities.
| Senior Home Options
Independent Living/Retirement Communities, Assisted Living Communities, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and Adult Family Homes. How are they different and how do you know which one is right for you?
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Nursing Home Certification & Compliance
This link provides basic information about being certified as a Medicare and/or Medicaid nursing provider. Also links to laws, regulations and compliance information. As well as what you should consider before placing a loved one in a nursing home.
| Care Management
Trained professionals are here to guide you through the evaluation of physical and emotional well-being and help determine what living or care situation is best for you or your loved one.
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Financial Affairs
Here we provide help finding information on investments and dealing with debt.
| Medicare vs. Medicaid and more...
What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? We'll explain the basics and guide you to where you can get assistance from the various agencies.
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Home Care
Non-medical help, in your home, that ranges from meal prep to assistance with "activities of daily living" a few times a week to 24 hours a day.
| Hospice Care
End of life care and support is supplied for the terminally ill. This service is ordered by a doctor and is paid for by medicare.
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Alzheimer's/Dementia Resources
An explanation of the difference between each and the resources to find help and support for patients and families dealing with memory loss.
| Home Health Care
This section provides guidance on what home health care is and helps you find organizations to provide trained professionals, such as RN's, LPN's or agencies to come into the home to specifically address help care needs.
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Real Estate & Relocation
Making a move after living in a home for years can be traumatic. This section explains how to plan the move so the transition is positive and how elder relocation specialists can help.
| Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
Detailed information on Skilled Nursing Facilities, some key questions to ask, plus resources, and a printable checklist.
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Legal Resources
Information focusing on the specialty of Elder Law. Frequently asked questions and additional resources to be Estate Planning, Planning for Incapacity, and Financing Long-Term Care.
| Respite Services
A temporary caregiver or residential care to give a family member or primary caregiver a break.
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Funeral & Memorial Planning
Resources to make sure your final wishes are carried out
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