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Care For Life participated in the National Aging in Place Week in the Greater Charleston area in October. Locations in Summerville, Mount Pleasant and James Island were utilized to host the events during the week. A letter the SC Aging in Place Council (www.scaipc.org) received tells the wonderful story:

“Yesterday (October 15) I went to play bridge at the Lowcountry Senior Center (James Island). Your program was there instead. My good luck! Thanks for being a program for seniors in this transitional stage of life! I’ve shared the information brochures, addresses, etc. with my husband along with notes I took at each of the five presentations and from the AIP Council representatives.

As newcomers, and in the right age group (84 and 86) we are naturally making mental notes and possible plans for our next step. You provided answers in many areas….and we met many dedicated, genuine and caring people during those few hours. You provide such a great atmosphere of hope and help!! I came away reassured, even during this time of doubt and fear that our country is experiencing. [The sing-along was fun, too!]

We are keeping the list of sponsors in a prominent place and have even zeroed in on the transportation area for the day when we have to stop driving and for the evenings when we do not drive. Many, many thanks for your help in providing resources for us and all who come your way.”

Sincerely, Clare from Charleston

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Essential Eldercare Links

Posted by: | Date Oct 31

We found these great links for Essential Eldercare Links from www.Bestassistedliving.com.

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Advice and Help : Essential Eldercare Links

 

Government
Eldercare Locator (800-677-1116) A service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Medicare
Medicare Guide to Choosing  a Nursing Home
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan FInder
Your Medicare Benefits (pdf)
Medicare.gov: Paying for Care (Nursing Homes)
Choosing a Medi-Gap Policy: A Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare

Nursing Home Performance
Medicare Compare Nursing Homes in Your Area

Websites
www.caremanager.org

Eldercare and Assisted Living Associations
National Council on Aging
American Society on Aging
Senior Center Without Walls
Center for Excellence in Assisted Living

Eldercare Healthcare
Stanford University Health Library
Alzheimers Foundation
Estimated Long Term Care Nursing Home Costs and Locations by State
Hospice
Hospice Foundation of America

Assisted Living Home and Living Options
Aging Deliberately
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
What is a CCRC
National Association of Home Care
National Association for Assisted Living
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
National Clearinghouse for Long Term Care Information
International Longevity Center (along with the MetLife Foundation, a co-sponsor of the for the Caregiving Project for Older Americans Project)
Naturally Occuring Retirement Communities (NORCs)

Books and Articles
By Families, For Families Guide to Assisted Living

My Mother, Your Mother by Dennis McCullough, M.D.

The 36-Hour Day

Finding Life in the Land of Alzheimer’s: One Daughter’s Hopeful Story
Even the Experts Struggle
Nasty, Brutish, and Long: Adventures in Old Age and the World of Eldercare
Home Health Aides – a series at the New York Times
Difference between CCRC and Life-Care Communities

Tools and Resources
Long Term Care IQ Test
Benefits Checkup

Legal and Other Help for Assisted Living
National Elderlaw Foundation
National Long Term Care Ombudsman
National Center for Elder Abuse

Associations:

SC Aging in Place Council    www.scaipc.org

Lowcountry Senior Network—Charleston, SC

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1st Annual Low Country Independent Living & Mobility

S ATU RD AY, O C T OB E R 3 1
10 am to 3 pm
At Care For Life Plaza
1033 Wappoo Road, Charleston, SC

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Care For Life provides Personal Care & Dementia Care at home and Elder Care Management by Nurses.