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A durable power of attorney, or DPOA, is a legal document designed to protect aging parents’ independence and decision-making, while also simplifying the eventual transition to elderly care. A durable power of attorney also serves as a safety net in the event of possible physical or mental incapacitation, ensuring that a trusted appointee…
This post explores the responsibility of ensuring that a loved one’s end-of-life wishes are honored, even if they suffer from some form of dementia. As someone caring for an aging family member, your first concern is usually making sure your loved one’s routine needs are being met. Bathing and toileting, wound-care, meal prep,…
A Definition of Companion Care Companion care is a form of home care offering non-medical services to older adults or people with disabilities. Companion care differs from personal care in that personal care aides (also known as home health aides) may provide the same services as companion care but also help with tasks…
Seniorlink research was featured in this quarter’s Rehab & Community Care magazine, in an article written by Jay V. Patel, Clinical Transformation Officer, Meghan Fitzgerald, Board of Directors and David Young, VP Center for Clinical Excellence. The article covers results from a study of the clinical protocol Seniorlink created to reduce the rate of falls among consumers…
Illness rarely travels a straight path along a smooth road and dementia is no exception to this rule. Knowing this as you prepare to care for your loved one will allow you to confidently set yourself up for success, no matter what lies ahead. As a family caregiver, the person with dementia will increasingly…
Navigating Legal Challenges and Financial Responsibilities as a Caregiver Say you’re the primary family member who has taken care of a parent or spouse for the last several years. When they die, will you get stuck with their bills? It depends, according to legal experts and the Federal Trade Commission. Family members generally…
Providing care for an aging loved one or a person with disabilities is challenging but also rewarding. Caregivers have the chance to ensure their loved one’s quality of life is the best it can be by assisting with activities of daily living. Most of all, by taking on the responsibility themselves, caregivers have…
Definition of a Caregiver Affidavit A caregiver affidavit is a legal document that allows a person (other than one’s next-of-kin or power of attorney) to have the authority to act as a substitute decision maker for matters of health care for someone who is unable to do so. A person might have a…
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