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Geriatric Assessment
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Six Areas of a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment A true comprehensive geriatric assessment consists of six different clinical domains: Medical, Psychological, Social, Environmental, Legal and Financial. ...
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Resolving Legal and Financial Issues in Elder Care
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... and more o Financial: income, assets, dependents, benefits, insurance and more o Psychological: dysthymic disorders, depression, abuse and more o Social: culture, religion, divorce, family and more ...
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When Is It Time to Consider Moving a Family Member with Memory Impairment?
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... program to employ family members to take care of a family member. There are many psychological and social obstacles to moving to a residential care facility. One is media depictions of long term care, ...
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Courses Offered
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... paralegals and social work professionals and can be customized accordingly. For more information or to schedule your group continuing education session, contact us at 800.352.7674 or email Chris Cooper ...
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Retiring and Living Outside the USA
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... in Mexico as well as American mortgage companies, making it easier to do business. 6. For retirees who choose to live year round in Mexico, you can continue to receive Social Security benefits, but ...
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Six Areas of a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: Social
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There are six areas to review during a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. In this video, Chris Cooper discusses the social issues facing the elderly such as family situation, friendships, social activities, ...
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Six Areas of a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
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Retiree Benefits under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
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... for: Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, Railroad Retirement benefits, or Veteran's compensation or pension benefits for any of the three months prior to the ...
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Chris Cooper, CFP®, Launches New Comprehensive Financial Planning Web Site
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... firm that provides comprehensive assessments and planning of long term care needs of disabled adults and the elderly. Assessments are made across the medical, psychological, social, environmental, legal ...
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Isn't this available for free through government agencies?
(General/ElderCare Advocates FAQ)
Social Service agencies offer limited services to indigent individuals who otherwise may receive no services at all. The very wealthy often have no trouble obtaining the care they need because they are ...
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Why do you ask for my or my parents' bank statements and other financial papers?
(General/ElderCare Advocates FAQ)
At ElderCare Advocates, we believe strongly that the financial aspects of a person's life are as important as the other areas that we assess: medical, legal, social, psychological, and environmental. Without ...
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Assisted Living Facilities: When Home Isn't the Place to Be
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... senior services in the community such as adult day care, transportation, and recreation. Facilities may also include these elements: * safety features such as grab bars and wheelchair ramps * social ...
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Beware of Informal Estate Planning
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... now! What most people don't understand is that with a bank account the interest is only taxed to the first accountholder's social security number. So most folks think it is just a form of beneficiary ...
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Checklist for Adult Day Care Centers
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... is a list of services provided by many centers. Not all centers provide all services available. * Social Services * Transportation to center * Transportation/other * Medical assessment * Medical ...
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Checklist for Choosing a Nursing Home
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... therapies for those who need them. While the emphasis is primarily on health care and personal assistance, the best nursing homes also incorporate recreational, social, and spiritual programs. To make ...
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Coping With A Chronic Illness in Your Family
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... with a chronic condition, the above scenarios may sound familiar. A long-term or chronic condition affects not only your relative's medical status, but the entire family's social life, emotional stability, ...
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Environment: More Than Just the Out of Doors
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... the house may impair an elder's ability to get out to go shopping, run errands and socialize with friends. This loss of mobility can impact the senior's social life and therefore increase isolation and ...
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Geriatric Assessment
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... specific portion of the overall care of the client. Usually the parent will need a multidimensional assessment. This could include a medical evaluation, psychosocial history and possible psychological ...
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Geriatric Medical Assessments
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... Medical Assessment? This evaluation may involve at minimum a doctor and a registered nurse, but a truly comprehensive assessment may include: a social worker, neurologist, psychiatrist, cardiologist, ...
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Housing Options: Choosing the Right One
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... enough to maintain social contacts. Being close to entertainment and shopping is also something to consider, especially if the elder wishes to limit or give up driving. Care needs are one of the most ...