Aging in Stride : Plan Ahead - Stay Connected - Keep Moving

by Himes, Christine, M.D.; Oettinger, Elizabeth N.; Kenny, Dennis E.

• ISBN13: 9781878866240
• ISBN10: 1878866249
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Caresource Program Development

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(4)
Four Building Blocks	5	(26)
Issue 1: Planning and Teamwork	7	(6)
Issue 2: Staying Physically Active	13	(6)
Issue 3: Relationships with Others	19	(7)
Issue 4: Nurturing Your Spirit	26	(5)
Safe and Secure	31	(28)
Issue 5: Preventing Falls	33	(7)
Issue 6: Home Safety and Security	40	(7)
Issue 7: Safety Behind the Wheel	47	(5)
Issue 8: Out and About	52	(7)
Staying in Your Own Home	59	(26)
Issue 9: Support Services for Seniors Living at Home	61	(7)
Issue 10: Hiring a Home Helper	68	(5)
Issue 11: Home Health Care	73	(6)
Issue 12: Adult Day Programs	79	(6)
Other Senior Living Options	85	(26)
Issue 13: Your Retirement Housing Options	87	(10)
Issue 14: Choosing a Senior Living Community	97	(6)
Issue 15: Making a Smooth Transition to a New Home	103	(8)
Health Concerns of Older Adults	111	(52)
Issue 16: Staying Healthy	113	(4)
Issue 17: Talking with Your Doctor	117	(4)
Issue 18: Using Medications Safely	121	(6)
Issue 19: Memory Changes and Dementia	127	(6)
Issue 20: Dealing with Depression, Loneliness, and Stress	133	(7)
Issue 21: The Role of Good Nutrition	140	(5)
Issue 22: Urinary Incontinence	145	(6)
Issue 23: Chronic Diseases and Conditions	151	(4)
Issue 24: Informed Consent and Advance Directives	155	(8)
Receiving Care in a Nursing Facility	163	(20)
Issue 25: Choosing a Nursing Facility	165	(7)
Issue 26: Moving to a Nursing Facility	172	(6)
Issue 27: Your Rights as a Resident	178	(5)
Legal and Financial Concerns	183	(52)
Issue 28: Taking Care of Business	185	(4)
Issue 29: Estate Planning	189	(7)
Issue 30: Durable Powers of Attorney and Guardianships	196	(5)
Issue 31: Social Security	201	(4)
Issue 32: Medicare and Medicaid	205	(13)
Issue 33: Long-Term Care Insurance	218	(6)
Issue 34: Consumer Fraud	224	(6)
Issue 35: Elder Abuse	230	(5)
Issues Near the End of Life	235	(26)
Issue 36: A Good Death	237	(6)
Issue 37: Hospice and Palliative Care	243	(5)
Issue 38: Practical Issues at the Time of Death	248	(6)
Issue 39: Experiencing Grief and Loss	254	(7)
The Support of Family and Friends	261	(36)
Issue 40: Everyone on the Same Page	264	(9)
Issue 41: Staying Involved When You Don't Live Nearby	273	(5)
Issue 42: Working with a Geriatric Care Manager	278	(3)
Issue 43: Sharing Your Home	281	(7)
Issue 44: Being a Caregiver for Someone You Love	288	(5)
Issue 45: Serving as a Person's Health Care Representative	293	(4)
Conclusion	297	(2)
Forms	299	(58)
Successful Aging Checkup	301	(2)
Checklist for Reducing Your Risk of Falling	303	(2)
Home Safety Inspection Checklist	305	(2)
Home Repairs and Home Modifications Checklist	307	(2)
Checklist for Older Drivers	309	(2)
Needs Assessment for Living on Your Own	311	(2)
Worksheet for Hiring a Home Helper	313	(2)
Checklist for Choosing a Home Health Agency	315	(2)
``Is It Time to Move?'' Retirement Housing Planning Sheet	317	(2)
Worksheet for Evaluating a Senior Living Community	319	(2)
Retirement Living Move-in Guide	321	(2)
Checklist for Communicating Clearly with Your Doctor	323	(2)
List of Current Medications	325	(2)
Medications Check-off List	327	(2)
Personal Values Statement	329	(4)
Worksheet for Evaluating a Nursing Facility	333	(2)
Nursing Facility Move-in Checklist	335	(2)
Resident/Family Care Conference Worksheet	337	(2)
Worksheet for Questions, Concerns and Complaints	339	(2)
Confidential Personal Information	341	(4)
Checklist for Selecting Long-Term Care Insurance	345	(2)
Checklist for Selecting a Hospice or Palliative Care Provider	347	(2)
Funeral or Memorial Service Planner	349	(2)
Family Meeting Planner	351	(2)
Checklist for Selecting and Working with a Geriatric Care Manager	353	(2)
Health Care Representative's Discussion Checklist	355	(2)
Glossary of Terms	357	(6)
Index	363