Coping with Care

Information on caring for aging parents.

Living will
Download free Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare documents
Golden Opportunities
Great source for a variety of senior care issues
Benefits Checkup.org
Learn if senior qualifies for additional financial help including medications
Fairhill Center for Caregiving and Resource information
Benjamin Rose Institute
Non-profit organization aimed at improving the quality of care for older people
Family Caregiver Alliance
Worksheet: Where to Find My Important Papers
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging
Eliza Jennings Senior Care Network
The Eliza Jennings Senior Care Network ranks among Greater Cleveland's largest nonprofit organizations committed to helping seniors live healthy and meaningful lives. The network provides a continuum of care with four communities, offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, specialized memory support, and a variety of community-based services
The Care Giving Institute.com
Non-profit organization providing resources and options for the elderly and their caregivers. Located in Mentor.
Cleveland Visiting Nurses Association ElderLife Advisors

Ohio Senior Health Insurance Program
(800) 686-1578 will answer questions about Medicare Health Coverage, Long Term Care Insurance, Home Health Care Coverage
National Alliance for Caregiving
National Family Caregivers Association
Children of Aging Parents
Cuyahoga County Department of Senior & Adult Services' Home Support Division (216) 420-6800
Providing personal care, PASSPORT Provider Services, skilled nursing, Options for Elders. We are one of the largest providers of in-home care in Cuyahoga County

Home Instead.com
Senior agency that offer Non-Medical Care such as companionship and home assistance
Heavenly-Touch.com
Senior agency that offer Non-Medical Care such as companionship and home assistance
Concordia Care Ohio.org
An agency providing a comprehensive plan of health care called PACE - Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly
Program is for Cuyahoga county residents age 55 or older who need assistance with personal care (toileting, dressing, bathing, meals) or taking medication regularly
Suddenly Senior.com
Suddenly Senior 2005
Web site for information on April seminar about Elder Care issues
Caring Transitions
National Association of Senior Move Managers
Website has contact information for other local senior move companies

Ever Care Online.com
Health Plan Company offered at several area nursing homes
Social Security Administration
Offers links to government services for seniors
Medicare.gov
Includes ratings for home health agencies across the country Hotline is 800-Medicare
AARP
U.S. Administration on Aging