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Planning for Now & the Future
Assessments can help you evaluate your loved one's needs and abilities.
In any situation, the more pre-planning that occurs, the easier the transition. When changes in an elderly relative or friend are first noticed, considerations of dealing with dementia are setting in, etc. it is a good idea to consider basic assessments of the individual to learn if there is a problem. Assessing the ability of an elderly person to remain in their current home can be addressed through a home assessment. While determining a senior's fitness to drive is a challenging and often emotional decision, it can be made easier with the right guidance and advice. In addition to these issues, elderly people need to get advice from financial, legal and insurance professionals who offer planning services and products such as estate planning, long-term care policies, health insurance for senior citizen and a variety of advanced directives to help their relatives know how they should proceed in a variety of situations, Checking out state and local public programs will also provide knowledge about options that may be needed down the road.
Assessments
Understanding the level of an elder individual's cognitive reasoning, their ability to drive safely, etc. can be a great place to begin making future plans. FEDERAL SERVICES
Federal agencies and programs for elderly care Finances
Resources for financial (estate, retirement) planning, tax preparation and reverse mortgages. Informational Guides and Websites
Information on senior & caregiver trends and issues, news & weather resources, senior & caregiver guides, and more... Insurance
Insurance resources, from basic health insurance to Medicare, supplemental, long-term care, senior life insurance & life settlements and PreNeed (funeral) insurance. Legal Services
Legal (elder law) resources including elder law attorneys, guardianships, Do-It-Yourself legal forms, and more... STATE/COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICES
State and local resources for senior care, state and county websites, Area Aging Offices, senior centers and more... Transportation Services
Private and public transportation options for the elderly and disabled; aging driver challenges, handicapped parking & ambulance services.
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