Elder care is a research site for both professionals and family members looking for information on ElderCare and long term care
Elder (el'dãr) n. 1. an older person 2. an aged person 3. a forefather; ancestor 4. an older person with some authority in a tribe or community. Care (kâr) n. 1. mental pain; worry; anxiety 2. close attention; watchfulness; heed 3. a liking or regard (for); inclination (to do) something 4. charge; protection; custody 5. something to worry about, watch over, or attend to.
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This award-winning site is designed to be a research site for both professionals and family members looking for information on eldercare and long term care, and includes links to information on legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, as well as policy, research, and statistics.
The following links all address different issues facing those who need or give care to elderly people.
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ElderWeb
Primary ElderCare entry page
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Advanced Directives
Advanced Directives - include healthcare power of attorney or proxy, living will, Do Not Recessitate (DNR) or other advanced directions to guide healthcare decision-making if a person is unable to make or express decisions on his or her own behalf.
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Associations & Agencies
Associations are often a wealth of information for both professionals and consumers. Link to the Web pages of organizations and associations by topic or by region, or go to other directories of organizations and associations to find those without Web pages.
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Body and Soul
This section provides information about the physical needs of the elderly, and the mental, social, and spiritual needs of both the elderly people and their CareGivers.
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Finance & Law
Finance & Law - This section provides information about ways to finance housing and care needs. Note that Medicaid programs and laws differ from state to state. See Regional Information for available plans and programs, and for state insurance counseling services. Also see Associations & Agencies for more good information on this topic.
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Hospice
This page lists Hospice Organizations.
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Hospice Programs
This page lists information about Hospice programs.
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Living Arrangements
Information is listed by state. It should help you explore the living arrangements and housing options available for older people. For information about paying for living arrangements, see Finance & Law.
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Power of Attorney
Authorization for one person to act in the place of another, may be triggered by loss of competency of the elderly person, or may be valid even if the other person is still competent. Used to make decisions or sign documents related to property or financial affairs.
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