Our trusted resources for elder care givers will help you make many of the decisions required when caring for seniors. You want to be informed as much as possible in order to make the best possible decisions. Here are some of the resources Bass ElderCare Resources has found to be exceptionally informative and useful:
AARP sets the gold standard in elder care advocacy and information for seniors. Baby boomerswho are caring for seniors will benefit from informative articles on relevant topics from the healthcare debate to saving for retirement. A specific program we like and refer to clients is the AARP Foundation Money Management Program. This program connects qualified volunteers with low-income adults or persons with disabilities who have difficulty in budgeting, paying routine bills and keeping track of financial matters.
www.medicare.gov
The federal government’s site focuses specifically on Medicare issues. Look here for the latest information on Medicare health and drug plans, as well as additional Medicare publications and resources. The site also offers a service where you can compare Nursing Homes and Home Health Agencies in your area.
www.eldercare.gov
The U.S. Administration on Aging presents another site where key senior care location information is available to elder care givers and family members researching eldercare resources in their area. A simple zip code search will help you identify nearby agencies, community groups and more.
www.nia.gov/alzheimers
Alzheimer’s affects many of our elders. On this excellent site, sponsored by the National Institute on Aging, you will find the latest research information on Alzheimer’s Disease. There are free downloadable e-books specifically for Alzheimer’s patients and their elder care givers.
Bass Eldercare-trusted Ettinger Law Firm focuses exclusively on estate planning and elder law. Our attorneys and paralegals work to provide asset protection and tax savings for baby boomers and senior citizens. Practicing for over twenty years and with offices in eight New York State locations, Ettinger Law Firm has prepared thousands of estate plans for generations of middle class families.
