7 Steps to Finding the Perfect Senior Living Community
This web page from the Caregiver Resources Center discusses the seven steps caregivers can follow to find the perfect senior living community for their older family member. Each step includes a description of how to carry out the action, and some include links to resources that caregivers can use to help them locate a senior living community.
Source: Caring.com.
https://www.caring.com/caregivers/
Forgetfulness: Normal or Not?
This infographic aims to inform older adults about which memory problems are a normal part of aging and which are not. A downloadable/printable PDF of the infographic is available, as well as links to help share the infographic on social media. A transcript to accompany the infographic is included.
Source: National Institute on Aging (NIA).
https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Talking With Your Doctor: Tips for Seniors
This infographic for older adults provides tips for preparing for medical visits and improving doctor-patient communication. A downloadable/printable PDF of the infographic is available, as well as links to share the infographic on social media. A transcript to accompany the infographic is included.
Source: National Institute on Aging (NIA).
https://www.nia.nih.gov/
A Beginner's Guide to Medicaid
This web page from the Caregiver Resources Center describes Medicaid including definitions, eligibiity, and what it covers and does not cover. Answers to common questions that may arise when dealing with Medicaid are answered.
Source: Caring.com, 2023
https://www.caring.com/caregivers/
Six Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving
This infographic provides tips on how to make life more manageable for long-distance caregivers and their friend, relative, or parent. A downloadable/printable PDF of the infographic is available, as well as links to share the infographic on social media. A transcript to accompany the infographic is included.
Source: National Institute on Aging (NIA).
https://www.nia.nih.gov/
A Caregiver's Guide to Coping with Stress and Burnout
This web page from the Caregiver Resources Center focuses on caregivers and various techniques to help them cope with stress and burnout while caring for their patients. It also defines what caregiver burnout is and identifies which caregivers are most at risk of burnout. Finally, it lists life strategies to alleviate stress and coping strategies for caregiver stress.
Source: Caring.com.
https://www.caring.com/caregivers/
6 Tips on How Older Adults Can Prepare for a Disaster
This infographic for older adults provides 6 tips on how to plan ahead in the event of a severe storm, earthquake, fire, or other emergency. A downloadable/printable PDF of the infographic is available, as well as links to share the infographic on social media. A transcript to accompany the infographic is included.
Source: National Institute on Aging (NIA).
https://www.nia.nih.gov/
A Guide to Advance Care Directives
This web page from the Caregiver Resource Center helps someone prepare for end-of-life medical decisions by discussing and reviewing advance care directives in older adults. It breaks down this topic into various sections that answer questions regarding advance care directives and how to handle them.
Source: Caring.com, 2023.
https://www.caring.com/caregivers/
5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Doctor Visit
This infographic for older adults provides tips on how to have an effective conversation with the doctor at a visit. A downloadable/printable PDF of the infographic is available, as well as links to share the infographic on social media. A transcript to accompany the infographic is included.
Source: National Institute on Aging (NIA).
https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Stay Connected to Combat Loneliness and Social Isolation
This infographic for older adults lists risk factors for loneliness and social isolation and provides ideas for staying connected. A downloadable/printable PDF of the infographic is available, as well as links to share the infographic on social media. A transcript to accompany the infographic is included.
Source: National Institute on Aging (NIA).
https://www.nia.nih.gov/