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The Senior Sage - Debbie Carroll
A lot of people fill their links pages with things that might be helpful to the casual visitor.
I want you to know that everything that is posted here - whether it is a link to an organization or an article - I have personally visited and I recommend that you do too.
Take care,
Debbie
I want you to know that everything that is posted here - whether it is a link to an organization or an article - I have personally visited and I recommend that you do too.
Take care,
Debbie
AARP has a lot of good information for caregivers.
Take a look at the 2016 Facts and Figures from the Alzheimer's Association.
Fawne Hansen writes about caregiver stress and how to cope.
For Nevada residents, this website is a great source for caregivers, seniors, families and individuals with disabilities!
Are you a veteran of our Armed Forces? Check with the VA for benefits.
I've been a member of the Desert Southwest Chaper of the Alzheimer's Association for many years and they are extremely helpful. Please ask them for information on Respite Vouchers.
The driver's checklist for assessing your parent's driving skills is from The Caregivers Library.
One of my favorite sites, The Imperfect Caregiver, has wonderful blogs.
As an Advocacy Task Force member of the National Network of Caregiving Coalitions of the National Alliance for Caregiving I truly support their mission.
I also have found that the Caregiver Action Network has some great resources.
Caregiver Stress: Tips for taking care of yourself.
Turning 65? Here's the official U.S. Government site for Medicare.
Do you need help planning for your doctors visit?
Helping Hands of Vegas Valley helps Nevada seniors with all types of free services like transportation and respite vouchers. The respite vouchers help with caregiving expenses.
Disabled? Check out the Social Security Disability Benefits Guide from The Simple Dollar.
Difficult discussions to have with your family can be found here from The Simple Dollar.
How do you protect your senior from abuse and neglect? Nursing Home Abuse Center can help with resources and information.
Take a look at the 2016 Facts and Figures from the Alzheimer's Association.
Fawne Hansen writes about caregiver stress and how to cope.
For Nevada residents, this website is a great source for caregivers, seniors, families and individuals with disabilities!
Are you a veteran of our Armed Forces? Check with the VA for benefits.
I've been a member of the Desert Southwest Chaper of the Alzheimer's Association for many years and they are extremely helpful. Please ask them for information on Respite Vouchers.
The driver's checklist for assessing your parent's driving skills is from The Caregivers Library.
One of my favorite sites, The Imperfect Caregiver, has wonderful blogs.
As an Advocacy Task Force member of the National Network of Caregiving Coalitions of the National Alliance for Caregiving I truly support their mission.
I also have found that the Caregiver Action Network has some great resources.
Caregiver Stress: Tips for taking care of yourself.
Turning 65? Here's the official U.S. Government site for Medicare.
Do you need help planning for your doctors visit?
Helping Hands of Vegas Valley helps Nevada seniors with all types of free services like transportation and respite vouchers. The respite vouchers help with caregiving expenses.
Disabled? Check out the Social Security Disability Benefits Guide from The Simple Dollar.
Difficult discussions to have with your family can be found here from The Simple Dollar.
How do you protect your senior from abuse and neglect? Nursing Home Abuse Center can help with resources and information.