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Caring for Aging Adults

Providing resources and assistance for caregivers of aging adults to address needs, create action plans, and take care of themselves effectively. Services include counseling, legal consultations, and financial advice.

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Caring for Aging Adults

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  1. Caring for Aging Adults Everybody depends on me now…

  2. CONCERN: EAP Services • Work/Life Benefits • Parenting and Childcare Resources • Eldercare Services • Financial Counseling • Legal Consultations • Short Term Counseling 1-5 visits per issue per 12-month period • Free Confidential – 24/7 800 number answered “live”

  3. Getting Started • Call for an appointment 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday • In crisis situations, call 24/7 for immediate telephone support • For more information • Ask your HR/Benefits Department • www.concern-eap.com • Call CONCERN at (800) 344-4222

  4. Caring for Aging Adults Everybody depends on me now…

  5. Objectives • To understand and address caregiver’s needs • To understand the importance of a caregiver action plan • To examine ways to take care of yourself as a caregiver

  6. Red Flags • Missed appointments • Changes in personal hygiene • Memory loss • Isolation • Hospitalization • Unexplained injuries/bruises • ANY change, especially if sudden

  7. How Do I Proceed to the Next Step? • Look around the house • Check food for freshness • Cleanliness • Be a detective • Check with neighbors & friends • Get permission to talk with the doctor • Get a professional assessment by a geriatricians

  8. Help IS Needed…. What’s Next? • Inform and educate yourself – before a crisis occurs • Gather information about resources in the area • Check out senior centers, hospitals, nursing homes • Look into caregiver support groups • Find out if there is a local publication of senior resources • Attend seminars and workshops on aging issues • Locate health libraries in the area • Check to see if your job provides elder care services with your benefit program • Find an elder care consultant to assist with questions, information and referrals

  9. The New Responsibilities Can Be Stressful • Be realistic about how much you can do • Delegate – family, paid help, volunteers • Communicate – involve the older adult in the information gathering process

  10. What Services are Available? • Medicare & Medi-cal • In home care / home health agencies • Legal services • Insurance counseling • Senior Centers – meals & activities • Transportation • Housing • Emergency response systems

  11. Who Can Your Network Be? • Neighbors • Church • Police

  12. Family DynamicsHow to Involve Others • Family meetings • List of tasks • Schedules and sign-ups • Distance doesn’t have to mean non-involvement

  13. Making a Plan • Plan for everyday management • Plan for a crisis • Have a back up plan

  14. What Else Do I Need To Be Prepared? • Know the names & phone numbers of local contacts • Neighbors, doctors, local hospitals • Be familiar with insurance issues • Medicare, Medi-cal, additional policies (keep copies of these cards) • Have a copy of the Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (and other powers of attorney) • List of medications and dosages • Record of medical history • KEEP ALL THIS INFORMATION TOGETHER IN A FILE

  15. How Will Your Take Care of Yourself? • Health • Social Life • Sleep • Diet • Exercise • Financial • Time alone or with your own friends/family

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