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Being A Caregiver:What We All Need to Know
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Caregivers: In Demand Aging population
More people surviving to adulthood
Longer life expectancy
Societal trends
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Objectives Explore the role of the caregiver
Share suggestions and tips for caregivers
Provide a basic overview of Medicare and Medicaid
Discuss housing options and other services
Touch on advanced directives
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Who is A Caregiver?An unpaid relative or family member caring for an
adult who cannot perform routine tasks of life.
In 2013: Caregivers provided 37 billion hours of care valued at $470 billion
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Caregiving: By the Numbers 80% of caregivers are friends or family
The average caregiver handles a loved one’s needs 12-40+ hours weekly
Many caregivers hold at least one paid job + manage their own families
50% of the time caregivers are 50+ years old
Most caregivers are female
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Caregiver Stress Anger Guilt Anxiety/Irritability Exhaustion Social Withdrawal Inability to concentrate Depression Sleeplessness Health problems
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Tips for CaregiversTake Charge Be good to yourself
Watch out for warning signs Accept Help
Educate Yourself Be open to technology and ideas
Trust your instincts Grieve your losses
Stand up for your rights Seek support and make use of respite services
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EldercareDefinition: programs and places for senior citizens: institutions and
programs , both social and medical, focusing on the needs and care of senior citizens.
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Preparing to Be A Caregiver
Open a dialog
Make a binder or CD of critical information
Review medical health insurance coverage
Identify an emergency support network
Look at the elder’s living situation
Learn about supportive services
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Medicare
A federal health insurance program primarily for older adults.
Does not cover most long term care expenses, vision, dental
hearing or routine checkups
Typically covers 80 percent of approved expenses provided by
participating providers
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Medicare
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Medicaid
A joint federal-state program
Must meet strict limits on income and asset
Apply at your local Department of Social Services
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Services Covered by Medicaid Inpatient & outpatient hospital services
Physician services
Nursing home care in approved facilities
Home care services
Lab Services
Rural health clinic services
Transportation to and from treatment
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Can loved one take care of physical
needs?
Keep home clean?
Do laundry?
Mange and take meds correctly?
Schedule/attend medical visits?
Maintain personal safety?
Be social/stay engaged?
Transport self or use public transit?
Cook safely and eat the right diet?
Take initiative to seek other support –
spiritual, friendship, entertainment, etc.?
Housing: Assessing Needs
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Licensure
Cost
Location
Care Services
Room Type
Housing: Assessing Needs
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Meals
Activities
Amenities
Transportation
Housing: Assessing Needs
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Housing Options: Younger Adults
Transitional Care
Group Homes
Section 8 Housing
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Housing Options: Younger and Older Adults
Assisted Living Communities
Nursing Homes
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Housing Options: Older Adults
Independent Retirement Communities
Subsidized Senior Housing
Continuing Care Retirement Communities.
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Aging in Place
Home Care Agencies
Home Health Care
Homemaker Care Services
Personal Care Services
Senior Centers
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Aging in Place
Adult Day Care
Respite Care
Hospice Care
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Advance Directives
Living Wills
Power of Attorney
Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare
Regular Wills
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Communicating with and Listening to Your Loved One
Make sure you have their attention
Speak at eye level
Use simple, direct statements
Ask, don’t tell
Move closer
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Talk around difficulties and use gestures
Talk with, not about
Listen
Give yourself plenty of time
Try, try again
Communicating with Your Loved One
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Summary Be prepared. Talk and listen with your loved ones to start
planning.
Know your options. Reach out for resources.
Take care of yourself. You deserve to enjoy life, and your loved one needs your care.
Keep the lines of communication open with your loved one.
Help is out there. Seek support from your EAP and other resources.
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