2016 R.I.P.E. Senior Care Resource Guide coming soon!
Resources for seniors, caregivers and case managers
This is your personal planning assistant for senior care services. It is designed to make it easier to plan care for those 55 and older. Inside you'll find information about active lifestyles, medical care providers, tips for staying active, care at home and away from home and much more.
We look forward to hearing your feedback so that each issue of R.I.P.E. Senior Care Resources is the most comprehensive guide of its type in South Mississippi.
This book was inspired by the annual Resources, Information, Planning for the Elderly conference and expo. The Resources Guide is intended to be an extension of the conference, which has been very successfully held for six years.
All the best,
Kearn Cherry & Dorothy Wilson
Publishers
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Health Trends & Treatments
Alzheimers on rise 12
Cataract surgeries common 14
Managing neck and back pain 16
Financial Planning
Finding the money for care 61
When to talk 62
Social Security 64
Medicare/Medicaid 65
Worst time to plan a funeral 66
Funeral planning checklist 67
Selecting insurance 68
LEGAL MATTERS
Power of attorney 71
Steps to involuntary commitment 72
LIFE STAGES
5 things to know when turning 65 19
Keep going, stay healthy 20
Volunteering 21
Adopt your new best friend 22
Golf courses 24
Parks & recreation 26
Community centers 27
Sitter services 28
Choosing a caregiver 30
Handling dimentia behavior 32
Nursing homes A to Z 33
Nursing home checklist 35
Nursing homes 38
Retirement communities 43
Choosing a nursing home 45
When a person is no longer safe at home 47
Housing options 49
Definitions you need to know 51
Home health services 53
Terminal diagnoses 54
Hospice services 54
Personal care homes 56
Caregivers need care, too 59
RESOURCES
Tips to reduce winter power bills 75
Utilities/Transportation 77
Education 78
WIN Job Centers 78
Food/meals 79
Blood banks 80
Mental health services 82
Hospitals 81
Senior centers/ senior services 83
Substance abuse/addition services 84
Clinics 84
Support groups 86
Utilities/ Taxes 86
Veterans affairs 87
Durable Medical Equipment 88
IMPORTANT INFO AND DOCUMENTS
Current medications 90
Living will declaration 91
Important contacts 92
Emergency numbers 94
Hurricane shelters 81