to design a plan for maximizing your elder's independence and well being. Geriatric Care Managers facilitate the care selection process for family members who live at a distance... assistance with placement in assisted living facilities, retirement communities or nursing homes Monitor the care of a family member in a nursing home or in assisted living Assist... doctors and other health professionals, and the elder patient and family members. Social workers. It is useful for hospital and nursing home social workers and discharge planners...

of organizations, and an expanding library of articles and reports, news, and events. This award-winning site is designed to be a research site for both professionals and family members looking... of organizations dedicated to helping older adults and their families with the physical and emotional aspects of moving. NASMM members are committed to maximizing the dignity and autonomy... of older adults and their families. The membership of ASA is a multidisciplinary array of professionals who are concerned with the physical, emotional, social, economic and spiritual...

this book many times to people who have the heart-breaking task of caring for a family member with Alzheimer Disease or some other form of dementia. This book is the most practical... their parents balance their checkbook or are regularly bathing, feeding and dressing elderly family members, they'll find valuable advice in this volume. Abramson excels when she... Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois "...the bible for the vast majority of loving, but untrained and unskilled family members providing care for their loved ones." _The Honorable Mark...

, family members recognize the older adults limitations before they themselves do and it is important that the adult children and family members carefully monitor the situation... service, reduced van services, and free public transportation. Offer rides and find others who can offer rides. Ask family members to commit to one day a week to drive... those factors that limit an older adult's ability to drive safely, and to minimize these before an accident occurs. Family members and friends may be the first to be aware...