Linda Dunkelberger is a freelance writer and editor working for Visiting Angels (www.visitingangels.com). The article “Resources for Elderly Care that can Help Keep Elderly in their Own Homes” lists resources found on the internet related to Independent living in regards to elder care and elderly care.
Elder care, sometimes referred to as long-term elderly care, includes a wide range of services that are provided over an extended period of time to people who need help to perform normal activities of daily living because of cognitive impairment or loss of muscular strength or control. Elder care can include rehabilitative therapies, skilled nursing care, palliative care, and social services, as well as supervision and a wide range of supportive personal care provided by family caregivers and/or home health care agencies. Elder care may also include training to help older people adjust to or overcome many of the limitations that often come with aging. If appropriate, elder care can at best be provided in the home first.
Where do we start when looking for resources for elder care for a loved one? Resources that can help the elderly stay in their own home are the first place to start. A variety of independent living services are now available to help the elderly care for themselves in their own home despite their changing physical needs. This may help, delay or totally avoid moving into an assisted living or nursing home.
Resources for Elder Care that can help the elderly stay in their own home:
Visiting Angels – Visiting Angels is non-medical in home elderly care service provider and elder care living assistance service. Visiting Angels offers a variety of customized services to help the elderly stay in their own home. Visiting Angels are elderly care specialists.
American Society on Aging - The American Society on Aging is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their families. This site offers useful resources on a variety of aging-related and elder care topics and elderly care advice.
Elderweb - This site is designed for both professionals and family members looking for information on elder care and long term care, and includes links to information on legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, as well as policy, research, and statistics.
National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification - NRCSHHM is a non-profit organization that promotes aging in place and independent living for persons of all ages and abilities. The website contains excellent resources on senior housing, elder care and home modifications.
Elder Care Link – Provides resources to those in need of home care.
Alzheimer's Foundation of America – is an organization, which provides optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families.
The American Optometric Association -- is the authority in the optometric profession and leads the way in its mission of improving the quality and availability of eye and vision care everywhere.
Beltone -- has been helping people hear better for 65 years as the most trusted name in hearing care among adults over fifty.
By using resources available, elderly care in the home becomes a viable option. Elder care does not have to mean you have to do it alone. Becoming knowledgeable about elderly care issues make the aging transition an easier road to go down.
- Related Videos
- Related Articles
- Ask / Related Q&A
- Choosing a Quality Senior Home Care Agency for Caregiving Needs
- Senior Home Care Services Can Provide an Alternative to Long-term Care
- Senior Home Care Agencies: When It’s Time to Take the Keys Away
- What Types of Services do Home Care Providers Deliver?
- Senior Home Care - How to Handle Stress When Giving Care for Elderly
- Maintaining a Lifestyle with Senior Home Care
- Senior Home Care – Your Ultimate Guide
- Senior Home Care – Your Ultimate Guide
You Deserve a Stress-Free Life!
By: Elsabe Smit | 01/12/2009Life might be difficult or life might be interesting. We get born to experience a specific series of life lessons. We die when we have completed our lessons, or when our resistance against the lessons get so much that our physical bodies can no longer cope under the strain. We can reduce our stress and live healthy, content lives.
Health Insurance- The Four Main Kinds of Health Insurance and Their Variations
By: Jay Leo | 01/12/2009Medical Insurance- Researching Types of Health Insurance Already Done For You
Is Fish Oil Critical to Normal Fetal Development?
By: Valerie Rosenbaum | 01/12/2009Normal fetal development depends on many things. But, Mom's nutritional intake is of utmost importance. Prenatal vitamins are always recommended, particularly those that are rich in folate, vitamin C and other important nutrients. In recent years, doctors have begun recommending omega-3 supplements, too. Omega-3s are long-chained polyunsaturated fatty acids found primarily...
Can I Take Fish Oil During Pregnancy?
By: Valerie Rosenbaum | 01/12/2009Hundreds of studies have been conducted concerning fish oil and pregnancy. Researchers want to know about the benefits and the risks, if there are any. Here's a look at what some of the latest research has shown. Pregnant women are cautioned to consume no more than two servings of fish per...
Ways to Use Miracle II Soap: Go Green and Good for the Environment
By: Rosie Wallace | 01/12/2009Miracle ii soap isn't sold in stores but has been around for 25 years. It is very concentrated and the way to use it involves diluting it in different strengths for various applications. Many people are turning now to go green products both due to the interest in the environment as well as the interest in not using chemicals or hormones that are in personal care items.
Have Hemorrhoids No More!
By: Jorge Chavez | 01/12/2009Hemorrhoids can affect both men and women, can be an embarrassing, painful problem for almost anyone. Fortunately they can be prevented and/or successfully dealt with. This article is about how to do just that...
Benefits of Policy Management Software
By: Anirban Bhattacharya | 01/12/2009Policy management remains a challenge for most hospitals today. The task of keeping all employees updated on policy and procedural changes becomes a subject of constant hassle for most hospitals.
Torn Rotator Cuff Exercises Can Solve Most Rotator Cuff Problems
By: Nick Bryant | 01/12/2009I had the misfortune to tear my rotator cuff about twelve months ago. I knew straight away that I had done something but like most of us was completely unaware of my rotator cuff until something went wrong with it. It was only when I had that I started to take an interest in things and find out all about shoulder injuries to try to find out what was wrong with mine. It was then that I found out about the torn rotator cuff exercises that helped to fix my shoulder
Creative Fundraising Using T Shirts for Charity
By: Linda Dunkelberger | 07/10/2009 | ClothingBring out your creative juices and make your fundraising event a memorable one this year and for years to come. Using creative ideas & T shirt for charity make your effort memorable.
Printer Service and Printer Supplies Checklist for Small Businesses
By: Linda Dunkelberger | 14/09/2009 | HardwareBeing prepared will save you frustrating times during the project deadline crunch. Follow the Printer Service and Printer Supplies Checklist for some tips to be prepared.
Guidelines for Simple Auto Shipping to Puerto Rico
By: Linda Dunkelberger | 09/09/2009 | TravelFollowing the basic guidelines for auto shipping to Puerto Rico leads to trouble free and safe transfer of vehicles.
The History of Recycled Paper
By: Linda Dunkelberger | 24/07/2009 | SalesHistory of recycled paper is very interesting .Recycled paper is the process of recovering waste paper & remaking into new products & paper. Recycled Paper helps to reusability of paper into different forms & also save environmental pollution for many years.
Errors and Omissions Insurance for the Professional Home Inspector
By: Linda Dunkelberger | 02/06/2009 | InsuranceThe increasing complexities of real estate transactions and the rising use of litigation have prompted a need for Errors and Omissions Insurance (E & O) programs to reduce the risk to Professional Home Inspectors against potential lawsuits.
Trade Show Exhibit Design Tips
By: Linda Dunkelberger | 01/06/2009 | BusinessYou want your next trade show presence to make an impact! Imagine your booth surrounded by high energy excitement, music, crowds, and multimedia displays. You want to stand out and be noticed. You want people to remember you.
How to Stop Losing Money on Inefficient Communication
By: Linda Dunkelberger | 29/05/2009 | BusinessHow call center outsourcing can help to stop losing money on inefficient communication of your business.
20 Top Wedding Dance Songs & Ideas
By: Linda Dunkelberger | 29/05/2009 | MusicPlanning your wedding involves every detail from who to invite, what to eat and even what wedding dance songs to choose?Using this resource may not help you with all of your decisions but it may help you choose your wedding dance songs.