Eldercare Resources
The Eldercare Resource Articles above are written to help you understand the need for and the process of planning for long term care.
There are four key steps to successful long term care planning.
1. Knowledge & Preparation
2. Proper Funding
3. Using Long Term Care Professionals
4.Creating a Personal Care Plan and Choosing a Care Coordinator
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Celebrating Family Caregivers - National Caregivers Month

January 11, 2012

A recent USA Today article states that there is an increase in seniors living over the age of 90. According to author Haya El Nasser "The number of people living to age 90 and beyond has tripled in the past three decades to almost 2 million and is likely to quadruple by 2050".

Seniors who live longer generally have some sort of disability or need help at some level of living. Sandy Markwood, CEO of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, indicates that the focus needs to be on being able to help these seniors live at home as long as possible as nursing home cost could rise to average $72,000 a year.

Long Term Care at any level, in the home, assisted living or nursing home can add a tremendous cost to seniors and their families.

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 Eldercare workshops
 

The council offers eldercare workshops for businesses and organizations. These workshops cover various eldercare services and can be tailored to meet your needs, from a 20 minute lunch meeting to a one hour seminar.

Below is a list of our workshops. Click on the title of your choice for a preview. If you would like to schedule a workshop presentation contact me at:

Phone: 314-862-4663

 Available workshops
 

Click on a workshop below to see a sample of the slide presentation.

 

About the State Care Planning Council

 

Home Health Care and Hospice Services

 

Non-Medical Home Care Services

 

Home Maintenance, Repair and Other Support Services

 

Elder Law and Medicaid Advice

 

Seniors Relocation & Downsizing Services

 

Care Management Services

 

Long Term Care Benefits for Veterans

 

Financial Planning For Long Term Care

 

Understanding Reverse Mortgages

 

Understanding the Need for Estate Planning

 

Understanding Geriatric Medical Care