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Aging Resources: Top Ten Elder Advocacy Tips

Nancy Martens, RN, BSN, CSA www.eldercompass.netwww.ElderCompass.Net

40 MILLION and counting…SENIORS

Aging Resources – Where to Begin?

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• Federal• State• City• Community• Local• Library• Worship Center

10 Tips

1. Safety2. Care Team3. Medication4. Insurance5. End of Life/Estate

Planning6. Emergency Plan7. Notebook8. Community Benefits9. De-clutter10.Bill Pay

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SAFETY

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ENVIRONMENT• Safe• Accessible• Equipment

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APPROPRIATE CARE TEAM

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• Advocate• Physicians• Legal• Financial

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END of LIFE WISHES &ESTATE PLANNING

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• Patient Advocate(s)

• Healthcare Directive

• POA• Will• Trust• Funeral

MEDICATION COMPLIANCE

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• Accurate list• Responsible advocate• Medication box• Pill Pouch• Medication administration

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UNDERSTAND INSURANCE

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• Medicare benefits• Medicaid benefits• Long term insurance• Veterans benefits• Private insurance

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EMERGENCY PLAN

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• Basic plan• Web resources• Advocate’s role

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ORGANIZATIONAL NOTEBOOK

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• Example- 3 ring binder• Content• Guides care team, family, medical professionals

UTILIZE COMMUNITY BENFITS

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• AAA1b• Home delivery• Senior centers• Volunteer organizationswww.ElderCompass.Net

DECLUTTER LIVING SPACE

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• Downsizing• Certified

Move Manager

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BILL AUTO-PAY

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• Monthly $ manager• Advocate Access• Fraud prevention

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Questions

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Connect:Nancy Martens, RN, BSN, CSANancy@eldercompass.net(248) 952-8180---Elder Care Navigation Plans---Phone & In-Home Consultations