Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
The following are just some of the many questions answered in the Senior Care Organizer.
The following are just some of the many questions answered in the Senior Care Organizer.
I live a great distance from my aging parents, I’m concerned about them living alone. What should I be doing?
See pages 25, 92
My father needs more help, but can’t afford it. What kind of assistance can he get?
See pages 41, 96
What do I need to pay bills and have access to my parents’ bank accounts?
See pages 49, 121-125
Do I need specific authorization to handle my spouse’s Social Security check?
See pages 129-130
Mom doesn’t remember to take all of her medications, how can we help her?
See pages 81, 108
Any idea on how to organize my wife’s medications? Are their some safety pointers I should be checking on to be sure she’s safe?
See pages 108-113
I want to get myself organized for possible future care issues. What should I do first?
See page 7
How do I document what my wishes are if I become seriously ill and/or am dying?
See page 79
All of us siblings have different ideas about whether Mom and Dad are safe to stay in their home. Is there anyone who can give us some advice?
See page 25
How can I make scheduling of appointments simpler for me and my siblings who take turns driving our parents to various appointments?
See pages 114-115
My Dad was a Veteran; is help available for long term care for him and Mom?
See page 132
I’m 75 years old, in good health, but I don’t have anyone close by to help me move. Where can I find help?
See pages 116-118
Where do I start looking for housing options for someone who needs assistance?
See page 40
How do I find agencies within the county that may be useful for my aging parents and my Dad’s 85 year old sister? (e.g., meals, transportation)
See pages 126-127
My husband needs help with bathing and dressing due to his Parkinson’s; how do I find a reputable Home Health Aide to help?
See page 81
What does HIPAA, LTC, OT, PT and SCF mean?
See the Glossary pages 74-77
What is hospice and what does it include?
See pages 87
The Senior Care Organizer is a combination of organizational insights, caregiving and resource information for managing senior adult care or to set up one’s own plan for the future. It came together over the 12 years that Claudia cared for her parents as they moved from independent living to retirement, to assisted living and finally to extended care. Claudia also organizes Senior Care Workshops in addition to providing various types of assistance to seniors, as well as to adult children as they care for their aging parents.