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Community Resources

Community resources are the programs, services, and organizations in your area designed to support older adults in maintaining independence, staying...

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Financial Planning

Financial planning for aging in place and maintaining independence means creating a strategic roadmap for how you'll pay for healthcare, housing,...

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Building a Care Team

A care team is a group of professionals and trusted individuals who work together to support your health, safety, and independence as you age.

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Caregiver Self-Care

Caregiver self-care is not a luxury or an afterthought—it is a foundational requirement for anyone providing care to an aging parent, spouse, or family...

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Caring for Someone With Dementia

Caring for someone with dementia requires patience, planning, and a willingness to adjust your approach as their condition changes.

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Hospital Discharge Checklist

A hospital discharge checklist is a structured guide that ensures nothing critical is missed when you or a loved one leaves the hospital.

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Organizing Medical Records

Organizing medical records means creating a system to store, track, and access your health documents in a way that lets you or your caregiver find...

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Advanced Directives

Advanced directives are legal documents that let you communicate your healthcare wishes in advance—before a medical crisis forces someone else to make...

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Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document that gives one person (called an agent or attorney-in-fact) the authority to make decisions and take actions on...

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Legal Documents

Legal documents are written instructions that tell healthcare providers, financial institutions, and family members what you want to happen if you become...