Cognitive Impairment Care Planning Toolkit
This toolkit created by the Alzheimer's Association assists clinicians in obtaining required assessments and create a care plan that meets Medicare's comprehensive care planning service code (G0505) for patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It provides a variety of validated assessment tools and patient and family resources, along with commonly used ICD-10 codes for dementia and mild cognitive impairment. It also highlights which CPT codes that cannot be billed with G0505 on the same day of service.
Source: Alzheimer's Association.
First Responder Dementia Training- Online
This training program is designed for first responders to help them understand what to do when they arrive on scene to care for an individual with dementia. It includes six modules with quizzes embedded in each one. Upon completion of the onling training, the learner may request a Certificate of Completion. (Registration is required for this free online module).
Source: Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative, 2019.
https://agec.uams.edu/
Seniors and Driving: A Guide
This web page from the Caregiver Resource Center provides a guide for older adults and their family caregivers regarding the causes of driving difficulties with age as well as warning signs of an unsafe older driver. It also discusses how to have "the talk" about giving up the keys with elderly drivers. Finally, it provides ways to help an older adult transition from driving along with transportation options for those who no longer drive.
Source: Caring.com, 2023.
https://www.caring.com/caregivers/
Senior Fall Prevention
This web page from the Caregiver Resource Center discusses the causes and consequences of falls in older adults. It also discusses lifestyle changes that can help prevent falls in older adults. Finally, it provides three crucial steps to take after experiencing a fall.
Source: Caring.com.
https://www.caring.com/caregivers/
Family Caregiver Basics | A Practical Guide
This web page from the Caregiver Resource Center provides a guide for family caregivers. It discusses common caregiving challenges as well as tips for caring for a difficult older adult. Finally, it discusses how to balance caregiving and personal work.
Source: Caring.com.
https://www.caring.com/caregivers/
Assisted Living Options for People with Vision Impairment
This web page from the Caregiver Resource Center describes the benefits of assisted living for people with vision impairment and what to consider before choosing an assisted living facility for an older adult with this type of impairment. It also discusses the assisted living facility accessibility regulations as well as financial support options for assisted living.
Source: Caring.com, 2022.
https://caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/
Assisted Living Options for People Struggling With Addiction
This web page from the Caregiver Resource Center addresses the cost of assisted living and the benefits of assisted living for older adults with addictions. It also discusses what to look for when choosing an assisted living facility for these older adults and financial support options assisted living.
Source: Caring.com, 2021.
https://caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/
Assisted Living Options for Wheelchair Users
This web page from the Caregiver Resource Center describes what assisted living is and the benefits of assisted living for wheelchair users. It discusses mobility restrictions and accessibility regulations in assisted living facilities. Finally, it describes financial support options and how to locate assisted living facilities for wheelchair users.
Source: Caring.com, 2023.
https://www.caring.com/caregivers/
Assisted Living for Seniors with Clinical Depression
This web page from the Caregiver Resource Center reviews the signs and symptoms of clinical depression along with causes and risk factors for depression in older adults. It discusses the benefits of assisted living facilities for older adults with depression, what to look for in these facilities, and who should use assisted living. Finally, it describes financial support options and provides resources for older adults who are struggling with depression.
Source: Caring.com.
Adult Guardianship
This web page from the Caregiver Resource Center reviews what a conservatorship or adult guardianship is, the pros and cons of conservatorship and when one might be a good idea for a family member. It also answers questions regarding conservatorship such as how to set up a conservatorship for a family member or who should act as a conservator and what are their duties.
Source: Caring.com, 2023.
https://www.caring.com/caregivers/