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Family Caregiving, Get Organized, Avoid Scams

24 Nov

This is a great article courtesy of AARP about getting family documents organized.

‘Your loved ones aren’t getting any younger, and the economy isn’t getting any better. The two trends might have something in common, and that’s why it is so important to help your family members organize their important financial documents, to learn more about their financial resources, and to help protect them against scams. What should you do to ensure the safety of your loved ones’ financial security?

Get Organized
First, you’ve got to know what they’ve got. But where to start? I can’t tell you how many adult children approach me and ask, “How can I possibly ask Mom and Dad about their finances without stirring up a hornet’s nest?” And it is true; this family conversation is often the most difficult one. It is also, however, often the most important one.’

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FAMILY ALLIANCE SERVES THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED OUR COUNTRY

9 Nov

FAMILY ALLIANCE SERVES THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED OUR COUNTRY

WOODSTOCK, IL – Calling retired Vets!  Family Alliance accepts Veteran’s Administration (VA) benefits for retired vets attending day programs; nearly 30% of Family Alliance clients are veterans.  Juliana Krupka, Day Program Nurse Manager says, “Our services give Veterans opportunities to participate in mental, physical and social activities that they may not get at home.  Bonding with others who have served in the military helps veterans improve their memory, and feel the camaraderie of fellow servicemen.”   Family Alliance is having a special Veteran’s Day celebration to appreciate those who have given their service to our country.

If a retired veteran qualifies, the VA helps subsidize the cost of attending the Family Alliance program.  Veterans are generally approved for 2-3 days a week, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. through 3 p.m.  Included in the program are breakfast, lunch and door-to-door transportation (to McHenry County residents and Del Webb residents in Kane County).  There are two main day programs for mature adults at Family Alliance.  The REACH program serves active adults who seek socialization and structure.  The Dementia Specific Day Program helps individuals with various types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease remain active in their community and in their homes for a longer period of time. 

Family Alliance is a not-for-profit organization founded 29 years ago as a program enabling mature adults to remain at home and active in their community.  Programs include: Wellness Day Programs and Dementia Day Programs with door-to-door transportation, Recovery/Mental Health Services, Caregiver Support Groups, Counseling and Community Support. For more information about Family Alliance, Inc. and its programs, call (815)338-3590, or visit www.FamilyAllianceInc.org.

Resources on Caregiving for the Elderly and Aging

16 Apr

Health Professional Press… Get the best and newest resources in aging and long-term care.

Coming Soon:

Speaking Our Minds: What It’s Like to Have Alzheimer’s, Revised Edition

By: Lisa Snyder, LCSW

Gain exceptional insight into the world of the person with Alzheimer’s through this enlightening collection of first-hand accounts.  Speaking our Minds provides an unparalleled view into the day-to-day experience of Alzheimer’s through the reflections of seven diverse individuals with the disease.

$21.95 – July 2009, ISBN 978-932529-50-0

Developing Support Groups for Individuals with Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease: Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation

By: Robert Yale, LCSW

This pioneering book spawned the movement to help people with Alzheimer’s disease understand, discuss, and cope with their condition.  The model has been widely replicated nationally and internationally, in such settings as Alzheimer’s Association chapters, diagnostic clinics, day programs, and assisted living communities.  Packed with clinical and administrative guidelines in a clear and comprehensive format, this book is a vital resource for all professionals starting early-stage Alzheimer’s programs.

$34.95 – 1995, ISBN – 978-1-878812-26-1

Click here to visit the Health Professional Press website for more information on these books and more like them.

**Family Alliance hosts many caregiver support groups and seminars to help caregivers learn how to find the best resources for the types of care they are providing.  We also have a caregiver resource library on-site with information and books on a variety of caregiving issues and area resources.

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