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- How the Haas Agency helps Connecticut families address their long term care concerns
- Step 1: Acknowledge the challenges associated with long term care in Connecticut
- Step 2: Explore the various long-term care options and funding sources available to Connecticut residents
- Step 3: Evaluate the pros and cons of the various long term care options in Connecticut
- Step 4: Take action providing for possible long term care needs
- Step 5: Review your family circumstances and changes in long term care each year
- AARP Online Groups on Caregiving and Aging - Resources for concerned children and spouses
- Alzheimer’s Association - Information and resources for families coping with Alzheimer’s and dimentia
- Caring For Your Parents Handbook - Handbook published by the Public Broadcasting System
- Conn. Partnership for Long Term Care - News and resources from joint state government and private industry program.
- Family Caregiver Alliance - Information, Advice and Support for Caregiving
- National Alliance for Caregiving - Provides support for family caregivers
- National Council on Aging - Case studies, news, and resources from a national perspective.
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Feb
25
Long-term-care planning is a relatively new field, and the definition of a robust plan is not common among all practices.
One key factor that distinguishes a truly professional plan is the periodic review. Once the plan is implemented, the family should review current circumstances with a professional on an annual basis or more often depending [...]
Feb
25
National Family Caregiver Support Program
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In 2000 the federal government passed the Older Americans Act Amendment which created the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP).
The NFCSP is designed to work with local agencies to provide five basic services for family caregivers.
Here’s a list of the 5 basic services:
Information to caregivers about available services
Assistance in gaining access to services
Respite care for [...]