Tools for your aging journey

Resources

This page holds all of the resources we have talked about throughout the site. While there are many more resources out there that can help you on this journey.

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Have you downloaded the template?
This will help guide you through this site. Learn More: www.aplan2age.org/plan.

Download the Care Plan Template

Guidance and Navigation

In Planning and in Crisis – Who can help me?

NEW! Comprehensive Local Resources - Seniors Blue Book

Seniors Blue Book has helped millions of seniors and caregivers find support since 1983. There are currently about 25 locations across the United States that print an annual FREE resource guide from each respective location.

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING

You may want to contact the National Council on Aging, and/or the agency in you state. These may also be called “Council on Aging” or “Commission on Aging”.

Senior Centers

These centers are in most areas around the country and do provide resources for families to help them navigate the aging journeys.

Geriatric Care managers

For guidance and assistance in both planning and in crisis, please contact a Geriatric Care Manager. These are specialists that are fluent in all areas of aging and can help you navigate the Aging Journey. Keep in mind these specialists are paid for their time in helping families. These specialists belong to the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA).

Non-Clinical Home Care

If a Loved One may need non-clinical care in the home, please contact Senior Helpers for information and navigation to a local provider.

Explore Community Living

If a Loved One may want to leave the home to live and receive care, please contact Caring.com, where you will receive information and navigation to Assisted Living, Memory Care and more.

Find Support for Yourself

It is important to remember that you are not on this journey alone. Find someone you can talk to, whether it be a member of clergy, a friend, a support group, or reaching out to a professional. Check out the Caregiver Action Network (CAN!) for more support on your caregiving journey.

Elder care at work

With over 10 million family caregivers in the workforce, averaging 1 in 6 employees, it is extremely important to understand balancing work and caregiving. Caring for someone has an impact on your life and may result in absenteeism, reduced productivity, and increased health care costs. Care partners often suffer loss of hours, wages, insurance and other benefits, potentially even changing or quitting their job to find more flexibility. If your employer has not addressed elder care at work, there are resources to assist them and you.

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It’s a Balancing Act

Over 70% of employees are trying to balance their personal life of caregiving and remaining productive at work.

30% of employees in any workplace deal with Elder Care at Work.

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Communication is Key

If you are working, please check your employer’s website for any benefits to assist you in caregiving. Being comfortable in talking with a co-worker, your boss or HR is a key to planning.

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