Aging in Place-- helpful info

Are you trying to assist your elderly relatives with "the move decision?"

Safety, nutrition, socialization, handling financial affairs, medicattion magement and transportation are the most important issues to address.

Look to the National Aging in Place Council for help:  http://www.aginginplace.org/.

Or call Jacke' Dollar--515-223-0014-- for the names of  local Geriatric Care Manager's in your part of the country.

Palliative Care Guide Available Online

This guide will assist families who are coping with relatives who have a dementia and are very ill.
"Encouraging Comfort Care: A Guide for Families of People with Dementia Living in Care Facilities."   Get it onlilne at www.alzheimers-illinois.org/pti/comfort_care_guide.asp