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Presented by The Solutions Group Sharon J. Miles, LISW, CASWCM, CASW-G Licensed Independent, Clinical Social Worker Certified Advanced Social Worker Geriatric Care Manager Certified Advanced Social Worker in Gerontology

1. Learn about different types & levels of home care, assisted living and nursing home care and their costs. 2. Learn how to assess if your parent is safe living at home. 3. Learn about how elder care is financed and legal issues to address with your parents. 4. Be better prepared to review elder care options and make care decisions for your parents and yourself.

A. Parent living with you B. Parent living in own home C. Parent in assisted living D. Parent in nursing home E. Long distance care giver

 61% of caregivers are employed.  Average age of employee caregiver = 49.  They provide average 20 hrs wk of care.  They experience depression 3x more often than others in their age group.  1/3 describe their own health as fair to poor.

 A baby boomer turns 65 every 10 minutes.  65+ age group will double by 2030 in New Mexico.  Fastest growing age group is 85+. NM has a higher % of 85+ group.

 13% of New Mexico seniors live at the poverty line  65% of seniors own their own homes  26% seniors live alone  10% seniors live in assisted living facilities or nursing homes  Half of the 65+ population report at least one disability

1. Assess their ability to care for themselves and identify areas they need assistance or support. 2. Assess their mental health, cognitive level for dementia and medical needs.

1. Determine housing needs 2. Learn medical history 3. Identify social needs 4. Identify financial needs 5. Assess legal needs

A. Living in own home B. Living with son/daughter/other relative C. Assisted living D. Nursing home E. Other

 66% elderly living at home rely on family/friends for care  Assisted living (private only) begins at approximately $2, ,500.00/month in New Mexico  Family/friend care giving saves government $45 - $94 billion a year  Nursing home care (private only) is $5,000 – $7,000/month $60,000 – $84,000/year

 Bathing, mobility, dressing, toileting, grooming, eating, managing medications, falls and risk for falls.

 Meal preparation  Shopping  Arrange doctor appointments  Use of telephone  Driving  Housekeeping  Laundry

 Medicare will pay for and provide daily care through home health care.  Medicare pays for Nursing home care.  Hospice pays for and provides daily home care.  Who does pay for homecare? We do. One way or the other.

 Know current and past illnesses and injuries  Have a list of all medical providers  Document all visits  Know daily medicines

 Hobbies  Location of family and friends  Social Events

Get numbers ! Be prepared.  Social Security  Banks and other financial accounts  Credit cards  Health & life insurance

1. Advance Directives for HealthCare 2. Power of Attorney – Health Care/Finance 3. Wills 4. Birth certificates 5. Deed to property 6. Insurance policies – Long term Care Ins. 7. Driver’s license

Local Senior Centers  Transportation and Meal sites and meal delivery  Homemaker services  Adult day care

 Medicaid In addition to health care, in-home personal care services may be available.  Medicaid Health Care for low income individuals /centennial-care-overview.aspx Medicaid Health Care for low income individuals /centennial-care-overview.aspx  Centennial Waiver Program – Community/In-home care,

Santa Fe County City of Santa Fe santafe.civicplus.com/index.aspx?nid=311http://nm- santafe.civicplus.com/index.aspx?nid=311 City of ABQ Senior Information Line TTY or Alzheimer’s Helpline

 NM Aging and Long Term Services  NM Public Assistance programs ndex ndex  Law Access New Mexico for low income people  Adult Protective Service – To Report Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation plus Prevention or remedy above situations

 National Alliance for Caregiving  Healthfinder  Eldercare Locator Eldercare Locator  Aging Life Care Association – Geriatric Care Managers assist with care options and family support

1. Know your parents’ wishes, needs and desires as they age 2. Be prepared to identify medical, financial and legal issues 3. Learn about resources and services within the community 4. Recognize your capabilities and limitations 5. Involve the experts – professionals such as care managers, social workers, elder law attorneys, financial advisers, social security and counselor through your EAP.

1. Share feelings, needs and concerns in a supportive setting. 2. Learn to reduce stress, take care of yourself, and avoid burnout. 3. Learn how community elder care services can aid you in caring for your aging loved one while continuing to be productive at work.

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