The Elder Health Tree is a free online tool with resources, tips and advice for healthy aging and to help prevent the onset of depression and loneliness. It is inspired by an award-winning documentary "Left On Purpose" about Mayer Vishner, an aging former activist - this site is in partnership with AARP New York. Here is the link: www.elderhealthtree.com
*To reach the websites below, please put your cursor on the address and the link will pop up. You may need to click once or twice.
http://www.seniorcarehelper.org provides advice on a wide range of topics, including discounts info, nutrition, and the positive aspects of family caregiving. They also provided me with the following site for veterans:
veteransaidbenefit.org
www.CareNetworkLink.org - a free resource serving all towns in Connecticut. Check your own state for similar services. 203-495-1655
www.ct.gov/aging - State Department of Aging in Connecticut - 866-218-6631 This site includes online advanced directive forms.
www.NextAvenue.org is a great resource from national public media. It features a caregiving section chock
full of informative articles. You can also 'like' their page on Facebook. There is a lot of advertising on their website, but worth scrolling through.
This national consumer website (above) covers why seniors are particularly vulnerable to telemarketing scams. It also provides helpful links, including how to lodge a complaint with the federal
Do Not Call registry:
https://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/senior_scams Above is an excerpt from a PDF you can download - it is part of a training manual. Consider reviewing the tips in the box with your elder; leave a large-print copy, near the phone.
Check out Caregiver.com for articles and resources.
AARP offers many stories and tips about fraud - join a network within your state to get alerts and share information. *www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork
On the MidLIFE Matters clip below I interview Tia Murphy, FraudWatchNetwork Emissary:
http://www.seniorcarehelper.org provides advice on a wide range of topics, including discounts info, nutrition, and the positive aspects of family caregiving. They also provided me with the following site for veterans:
veteransaidbenefit.org
www.CareNetworkLink.org - a free resource serving all towns in Connecticut. Check your own state for similar services. 203-495-1655
www.ct.gov/aging - State Department of Aging in Connecticut - 866-218-6631 This site includes online advanced directive forms.
www.NextAvenue.org is a great resource from national public media. It features a caregiving section chock
full of informative articles. You can also 'like' their page on Facebook. There is a lot of advertising on their website, but worth scrolling through.
This national consumer website (above) covers why seniors are particularly vulnerable to telemarketing scams. It also provides helpful links, including how to lodge a complaint with the federal
Do Not Call registry:
https://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/senior_scams Above is an excerpt from a PDF you can download - it is part of a training manual. Consider reviewing the tips in the box with your elder; leave a large-print copy, near the phone.
Check out Caregiver.com for articles and resources.
AARP offers many stories and tips about fraud - join a network within your state to get alerts and share information. *www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork
On the MidLIFE Matters clip below I interview Tia Murphy, FraudWatchNetwork Emissary:
Check out your local 'Agency on Aging' - the South Central, CT agency near me offers a wide range of services, including an annual caregiving conference. https://www.aoascc.org/ 203-785-8533
Search for your State's Department of Consumer Protection and Elder Justice to learn about supportive services. Here is a link to a Federal site: http://elderjusticecoalition.com/
Patient Advocate for You
In Connecticut, this is a terrific service to help navigate every stage of health services. I personally know the founder, Sharon Gauthier, and am so impressed with her passion for assisting caregivers and family members. Check out this website and watch the short video.
* www.ptadvocate4u.com
Watch an interview with Sharon on my community TV show for women, MidLIFE Matters, at the top of the "Books, Movies & Articles" page on this website.
Here is a link to a NYT article about the rise of patient advocacy firms: http://nyti.ms/2b362hD
www.hcea.acl.gov
AARP Caregiver Resource Center - search * www.aarp.com
The Family Caregiver Platform Project is working to get political support to address the high costs (financial, emotional, health) of caring for loved ones. www.caregivercorps.org.
ELDER ABUSE
One of my Mom's caregivers is completing her nursing requirements and emphasized the importance of being vigilant about potential elder abuse. Check out this government site for resources.
*ncea.acl.gov
TWITTER RESOURCES
Twitter offers a rich treasure trove of info. Search within Groups, using keywords. Here are 2 recommended sites:
*Tara Bahrampour, writer for the Washington Post @TaraBahrampour - great aging research and articles.
*Generation Above Me @TheGenAboveMe - resources for your self-care and well-being.
Paula Span writes a column called "The New Old Age" for the New York Times: @Paula_Span.
*American Geriatrics @AmerGeriatrics - many entries focus on aging health issues, incl. dementia.
*@HealthPerch - offers engaging illustrated info on aging well. Care for the Caregivers!
Check out their sites: http://bit.ly/7WaysPreventAlzheimers
AARP Caregiver Resource Center - search * www.aarp.com
The Family Caregiver Platform Project is working to get political support to address the high costs (financial, emotional, health) of caring for loved ones. www.caregivercorps.org.
ELDER ABUSE
One of my Mom's caregivers is completing her nursing requirements and emphasized the importance of being vigilant about potential elder abuse. Check out this government site for resources.
*ncea.acl.gov
TWITTER RESOURCES
Twitter offers a rich treasure trove of info. Search within Groups, using keywords. Here are 2 recommended sites:
*Tara Bahrampour, writer for the Washington Post @TaraBahrampour - great aging research and articles.
*Generation Above Me @TheGenAboveMe - resources for your self-care and well-being.
Paula Span writes a column called "The New Old Age" for the New York Times: @Paula_Span.
*American Geriatrics @AmerGeriatrics - many entries focus on aging health issues, incl. dementia.
*@HealthPerch - offers engaging illustrated info on aging well. Care for the Caregivers!
Check out their sites: http://bit.ly/7WaysPreventAlzheimers
