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Resources Index:

	July 2008 - Fall Prevention
	May 2008 - Stroke Awareness
	April 2008 - Parkinson's Awareness
	March 2008 - Consumer Protection
	February 2008 - Consumer Protection
	January 2008 - Ideas on Ways to Plan for 2008
	December 2007 - Tips for the Holidays

Tips for Preventing Falls (new!)

Products for Preventing Falls (new!)

For more ideas on ways to research and make wise choices, we recommend the following resources:

Guidelines for the Prevention of Falls in Older Persons
Information for caregivers and family members of the elderly on methods to prevent falls in the elderly population.

International Fall Prevention Institute
This site contains information on statistics and helpful links for fall prevention.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Contains information on how to identify elderly who are at risk for falls, and how to prevent falls in those individuals.

Tremblay, K. R. and C. E. Barner, "Preventing Falls in the Elderly,"Colorado State University Extension
Causes and prevention of falls in the elderly population.

The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging consumer pamphlet "A patient's guide to preventing falls"
An informational pamphlet on preventing falls in the geriatric community.

Improve Balance: The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
An informational pamphlet on ways to improve balance in 10 minutes a day.

Reduce Risk of Falling: The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
An informational pamphlet on ways to reduce your risk of falling.

Danger of Falls in Elderly: The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
Information on the danger of falls in the elderly community.

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Reduce Your Risk of Stroke

Making Life More Comfortable After a Stroke

Creating a Safe Environment

For more ideas on ways to research and make wise choices, we recommend the following resources:

National Stroke Association
An educational site including information on Stroke Prevention, Stroke Risk Factors, and Stroke Symptoms.

The Stroke Awareness Foundation
An organization whose mission is to improve community awareness of stroke and its treatment through advocacy, education and public awareness programs in the community. 

Stroke Awareness for Everyone
Support designed for stroke survivors and their families, in addition to doctors, nurses and therapists involved with stroke.

American Stroke Association
This site includes information about the causes and effects of stroke, support for stroke survivors, as well as resources for healthcare professionals.

American Heart Association
This site includes information on all cardiovascular diseases, their warning signs, and prevention.

The Stroke Network
Support designed for stroke survivors and their caregivers of adult stroke.

Heart of the Issue
Up-to-date medical headlines and the most important stories on heart health.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This site includes information on all medical conditions as well as useful resources for healthcare providers.

Triple Threat Challenge
This site includes information on the combined cardiovascular threats of High levels of LDL, Low levels of HDL, and High levels of Triglycerides.

The American Geriatrics Society
Information on Stroke Awareness and Prevention for geriatric patients. 

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Parkinson's Safe Home (new!)

For more ideas on ways to research and make wise choices, we recommend the following resources:

National Parkinson Foundation
An educational site on Parkinson's disease.

Parkinson’s Hope
Information and tools to provide hope for the future by educating you today.

Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
Dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease within the decade through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today.  The site includes information on current research, a guide for the newly diagnosed and advice for caregivers.

My Parkinson’s Info
Includes daily updates to their blog and library as well as valuable offers from companies that provide solutions for those living with Parkinson’s disease. 

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Provides information on neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s, recent discoveries and information on signing up for clinical research trials.

Parkinson’s Disease Foundation
The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) is a leading national presence in Parkinson's disease research, education and public advocacy. They are working for the nearly one million people in the US living with Parkinson's by funding promising scientific research and supporting people with Parkinson's, their families and caregivers through educational programs and support services.

Patients Like Me Parkinson’s Disease Community
Community for those dealing with Parkinson’s Disease.  Patients share their treatments and outcomes to help others connect who have similar conditions.

WebMD
While researchers chase a cure, patients wonder what will help now. Getting moving is one answer.  Watch this short video about how exercise can help Parkinson’s patients.  The site also includes information from diagnosis to day-to-day care.

Parkinson’s Disease Frequently Asked Questions
Print out these questions and answers about Parkinson’s Disease to discuss with your doctor.

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Determining Type of Care

Medications Prescribed

AHA List of Questions

For more ideas on ways to research and make wise choices, we recommend the following resources:

Health Literacy: A Presciption to End Confusion
A report brief from the Institute of Medicine on how limited health literacy can lead to billions in avoidable health care costs.

MEDLINEplus
A service of the National Library of Medicine featuring current health news, dictionaries, MEDLINE, and more.

DrugDigest
Consumer health information about drugs, herbs, and supplements.

Private Pay Home Care Referral: Issues and Challenges by Allen Hager
Article providing information on the types of private duty home care services and the key issues and challenges associated with each model.

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Determining Type of Care

Home Care Checklist

Form 1099 MISC

Independent Contractor Brochure

For more ideas on ways to research and make wise choices, we recommend the following resources:

National Center on Elder Abuse
The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) serves as a national resource center dedicated to the prevention of elder mistreatment

The Accidental Employer
Obligations of Trusts/Trustees When Using Placement Agencies to Meet Trust Obligations

Do You Have a Household Employee?
Independent Contractor information from the IRS

The National Elder Abuse Incidence Study
Report put together by The National Center on Elder Abuse and The American Public Human Services Association

Social Work Today Magazine
Avoiding Hidden Pitfalls of Home Care

Care Guide @ Home
Everything families need to understand, plan and manage care for their elderly loved ones

Private Duty Homecare Association
Established by the National Association of Home Care & Hospice, the Private Duty Homecare Association is dedicated to helping the ill and disabled remain in their own homes

National Private Duty Association
NPDA is an association dedicated to making private duty home care agencies more successful

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Assessing Needs to Remain at Home

For more ideas on ways to plan for 2008, we recommend the following resources:

Help Guide - Helpguide’s mission is to empower you and your loved ones to understand, prevent, and resolve health challenges.

Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing: Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale - The Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale helps to assess independent living skills.

Magee Rehabilitation - Everyday tips on how to make your home more safe.

Aging Care - Agingcare.com will enhance the lives of caregivers by creating the most expansive community of support, easy access to scrutinized resources, cutting edge product information and unique, original content to assist them in making the most informed choices for the elderly.

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Tips for Caregivers

Holiday Stress Assessment for Caregivers

For more tips for the holidays, we recommend the following resources:

Tips for a Stress Free Holiday by Julie Hunt, Stress Expert
Nine simple steps to help you relax and enjoy the holidays stress-free

Holiday Stress Assessment for Caregivers
Do you do it out of habit, tradition, free choice, or obligation? Is it a one person job, or can it be shared?

Easing the Added Stress of Caregiving During the Holidays
Stress occurs when we work too much, sleep too little, try to cope with difficult or troubling situations, and when we neglect to take good care of ourselves…

Outwit the Holiday Blues
Try these creative solutions for a happy, healthy season

Stress, depression and the holidays: 12 tips for coping
Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off stress and depression.

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