Raw or Family Caregivers Guide

Raw

Author: Charlie Trotter

CHARLIE TROTTER started cooking professionally in 1982 and opened his Chicago restaurant in 1987. Now one of the world's premier dining destinations, Charlie Trotter's was recently named one of the most influential restaurants of the 20th century by Bon Appйtit. Chef Trotter has authored 10 books and hosts his own cooking show, "Kitchen Sessions with Charlier Trotter."A graduate of the California Culinary Academy, ROXANNE KLEIN has worked at such renowned restaurants as Stars, Square One, the Lark Creek Inn, and Le Verdon in France. Her acclaimed restaurant in Larkspur, California, is exclusively devoted to raw foods.

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Family Caregiver's Guide: Planning and Decision-Making for the Elderly

Author: James A Wilkinson

Whether you're a caregiver or an aging adult, the forms and checklists throughout this book will help you keep track of essential information, plan for the future, and make the right decisions to ensure a safe and healthy living environment.

Table of Contents:

	Acknowledgments	viii
	How to Use This Book	ix
	Introduction	x
Chapter 1.	Caregiving and the Elderly	1
	Eldercare	1
	Three Elements of Caregiving	2
Chapter 2.	Making a Financial Assessment	3
	The Four-Step Process	3
	Collecting Vital Information	6
	What You Need to Know	6
	How to Use the Vital Information Form	6
	Vital Information Checklist	7
	Vital Information Form	9
	Understanding Finances	34
	What You Need to Know	34
	Before You Begin...	34
	How to Use the Financial Worksheets	34
	How to Use the Monthly Expense Forms	35
	Monthly Expense Form: Bill Payments	36
	Monthly Expense Form: Cash Transactions	37
	Medical Charges and Payments Form	38
	Financial Worksheet: Part 1	39
	Financial Worksheet: Part 2	48
Chapter 3.	Collecting Medical Information	55
	Documenting Medical History	56
	What You Need to Know	56
	How to Use the Basic Medical Information and Medical History Forms	56
	Basic Medical Information	57
	Medical History	62
	Keeping Track of Medications	68
	What You Need to Know	68
	Usage Guidelines	68
	Pharmacists	69
	How to Use the Medication Forms	69
	Medication List	70
	Medication Summary	73
	Medication Schedule	74
	Activities of Daily Living	76
	What You Need to Know	76
	How to Use the Activities of Daily Living Checklist	76
	Activities of Daily Living Checklist	77
Chapter 4.	Caring for the Elderly at Home	79
	Making a Home Safe for the Elderly	79
	What You Need to Know	79
	How to Use the Home Safety Checklists	79
	Home Safety Checklists	81
	Lighting and Electrical Checklist	82
	Rug, Carpet, and Stair Checklist	83
	Floor Checklist	84
	Handhold and Support Checklist	85
	Furniture and Accessories Checklist	87
	Door, Window, Lock, and Alarm Checklist	89
	Kitchen Checklist	91
	Bathroom Checklist	92
	Other Safety Concerns Checklist	93
	Personal Safety Precautions	94
	Assessing the Risk of Living at Home	96
	What You Need to Know	96
	What to Look For	96
	A Geriatric Assessment	98
	Assisting an Elderly Person Who Lives at Home	99
	What You Need to Know	99
	Assistive Devices	99
	Volunteer Caregivers	100
	Hiring a Professional	101
	Services Available for the Elderly	101
	Planning Home Healthcare	104
	What You Need to Know	104
	Arranging Care after a Hospital Stay	106
	Monitoring Home Healthcare	106
	Planning Home Care and Housekeeping Services	107
	What You Need to Know	107
	How to Use the Home Care and Housekeeping Form	108
	Home Care and Housekeeping Form	109
	Selecting In-Home Care Providers	111
	What You Need to Know	111
	Before You Begin...	111
	How to Choose a Provider	113
	Hiring the Provider	114
	Caregiving from a Distance	115
	What You Need to Know	115
	Finding Local Resources	115
	Visiting the Elderly	116
	Preparing for Future Caregiving Decisions	117
	Emergency Planning	118
Chapter 5.	Alternative Housing Options	119
	Exploring the Choices	119
	What You Need to Know	119
	Continuum of Care	120
	Housing Options Summarized	120
	Independent Housing	121
	Residential Housing	124
	Moving In with the Caregiver	127
	Choosing Appropriate Housing	129
	What You Need to Know	129
	How to Use the Housing Selection Form	129
	Housing Selection Form	131
	How to Find Independent Housing	132
	What You Need to Know	132
	How to Use the Independent Housing Form	132
	Independent Housing Form	133
	How to Find Residential Housing	141
	What You Need to Know	141
	Before You Begin...	142
	How to Find the Right Facility	143
	Admission: Knowing If You've Made the Right Choice	146
	When to Move to a Different Facility	147
	Paying for Nursing Homes	148
	HCFA Nursing Home Checklist	152
	Residential Housing Form	155
Chapter 6.	Advance Directives and Values History	165
	What Is an Advance Directive?	165
	Why Complete an Advance Directive?	165
	How Does an Advance Directive Work?	166
	Personal Values and Beliefs	166
	Preparing a General Power of Attorney	167
	Preparing a Durable Healthcare Power of Attorney	169
	Preparing a Living Will	174
	Values History: Helping the Elderly Make Their Wishes Known	176
	What You Need to Know	176
	How to Use the Values History Form	176
	Values History Form	177
Chapter 7.	Resources	189
	Choosing Professionals	189
	Doctors and Clergy	189
	Geriatric Care Managers	189
	Financial Planners	190
	Lawyers	191
	Collecting Key Documents	192
	Document Checklist	194
	Document Collection Form	197
	Telephone Contact Lists	214
	Emergency Contacts	215
	Caregiver Emergency Contacts	217
	General Contact List	218
	Caregiver Information	221
	Networking and References List	222
	Family and Friends List	223
	Volunteers List	224
	Other Sources of Information	225
	Organization and Hotlines	225
	State Area Agencies on Aging and Ombudsman Offices	241
	Home Healthcare Hotlines	253
	Internet Sites	255
	Index	259