About Erie Center of Health & Aging
What's New at Erie Center of Health & Aging
Erie Center on Health & Aging Senior Community Center

"Caring For Your Parents & Loved Ones"
On-Line Guide Book

Table of Contents

How to use the "Caring For Your Parents & Loved Ones" On-Line Guide Book?

Section 1: Where Do I Start?
 
  • Assessing What Your Parents and Loved Ones Need
  • Erie County Resources For Emergency Situations
  • Guide Book Section 1 Publications
  •  
    Section 2: Where Do I Find Help?
     
  • Resources in Erie County
  • Erie County Support Groups
  • Senior Centers
  • Voluntary Health Organizations in Erie County
  • Guide Book Section 2 Publications
  •  
    Section 3: Are My Parents Getting The Right Medical Care?
     
  • Erie County Medical Resources
  • Audiologists & Hearing Services
  • Hospitals/Social Work/Discharge Units
  • How is Geriatric Primary Care Different?
  • What is a Geriatric Assessment?
  • Guide Book Section 3 Publications
  •     Advance Directives/Living Wills
    How to Talk with the Doctors
    Resources for Adults with Alzheimer's
     
    Section 4: Can They Afford What They Need? Where Are Their Papers? What Are Their Wishes?
     
  • Erie County Financial & Legal Resources
  • The Estate Planning Council Of Erie, 1999
  • Guide Book Section 4 Publications
  •     Financial Information
    Legal Information
    Record-Keeping
     
    Section 5: Do My Parents Have The Right Kind Of Insurance?
     
  • Erie County Health Insurance Resources
  • Apprise Health Insurance Counseling Directory of Resources
  • Apprise Health Insurance Counseling Resource Order Form
  • Guide Book Section 5 Publications
  •     Medicare, Medicaid
    Long Term Health Care Insurance
     
    Section 6: Where Should My Parent Live Now, And In The Future?
     
  • Erie County Housing Resources
  • Independent Living Apartments
  • Assisted Living Communities
  • Licensed Personal Care Facilities
  • Guide Book Section 6 Publications
  •     Choosing the Best Housing Option
    Retirement Housing
     
    Section 7: Can I Fix Up The House?
     
  • Erie County Home Modification Resources
  • Guide Book Section 7 Publications
  •     Financial Help
    Home Assessments & Modifications
     
    Section 8: How Can I Arrange for Services in the Home?
     
  • Erie County Home Care Resources
  • Directory of Home Health Services
  • Guide Book Section 8 Publications
  •     Home Care Services
     
    Section 9: When Should They Consider A Nursing Home?
     
  • Erie County Nursing Home Resources
  • Licensed Nursing Home Facilities
  • Guide Book Section 9 Publications
  •     Choosing a Nursing Home
     
    Section 10: How Does Our Family Prepare For Death & Dying?
     
  • Erie County Resources
  • Hospice Services
  • Funeral Directors/Prearranged Funeral Plans
  • Bereavement Support Groups
  • Guide Book Section 10 Publications
  •     Funeral Arrangements
    Hospice
    Bereavement Support Groups
     
    Section 11: Coping for Caregivers
     
  • Erie County Caregiver Resources
  • Guide Book Section 11 Publications
  •     Stress Management Caregiving Tips