Top 10 Essential Aging Resources
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Aging Resources: Top Ten Elder Advocacy Tips Nancy Martens, RN, BSN, CSA www.eldercompass.net www.ElderCompass.Net
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As our loved ones age, their needs change. With proper planning, elder care advocates can help their seniors age safely.
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Aging Resources: Top Ten Elder Advocacy Tips
Nancy Martens, RN, BSN, CSA www.eldercompass.netwww.ElderCompass.Net
40 MILLION and counting…SENIORS
Aging Resources – Where to Begin?
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• Federal• State• City• Community• Local• Library• Worship Center
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1. Safety2. Care Team3. Medication4. Insurance5. End of Life/Estate
Planning6. Emergency Plan7. Notebook8. Community Benefits9. De-clutter10.Bill Pay
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SAFETY
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ENVIRONMENT• Safe• Accessible• Equipment
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APPROPRIATE CARE TEAM
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• Advocate• Physicians• Legal• Financial
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END of LIFE WISHES &ESTATE PLANNING
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• Patient Advocate(s)
• Healthcare Directive
• POA• Will• Trust• Funeral
MEDICATION COMPLIANCE
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• Accurate list• Responsible advocate• Medication box• Pill Pouch• Medication administration
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UNDERSTAND INSURANCE
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• Medicare benefits• Medicaid benefits• Long term insurance• Veterans benefits• Private insurance
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EMERGENCY PLAN
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• Basic plan• Web resources• Advocate’s role
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ORGANIZATIONAL NOTEBOOK
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• Example- 3 ring binder• Content• Guides care team, family, medical professionals
UTILIZE COMMUNITY BENFITS
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• AAA1b• Home delivery• Senior centers• Volunteer organizationswww.ElderCompass.Net
DECLUTTER LIVING SPACE
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• Downsizing• Certified
Move Manager
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BILL AUTO-PAY
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• Monthly $ manager• Advocate Access• Fraud prevention
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Questions
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Connect:Nancy Martens, RN, BSN, [email protected](248) 952-8180---Elder Care Navigation Plans---Phone & In-Home Consultations
