As our loved ones age, their needs change. With proper planning, elder care advocates can help their seniors age safely.

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Aging Resources:
Top Ten Elder Advocacy Tips
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SENIORS

3. Aging Resources – Where to Begin?
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• Federal
• State
• City
• Community
• Local
• Library
• Worship Center

4. 10 Tips
1. Safety
2. Care Team
3. Medication
4. Insurance
5. End of Life/Estate Planning
6. Emergency Plan
7. Notebook
8. Community Benefits
9. De-clutter
10.Bill Pay
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5. SAFETY
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ENVIRONMENT
• Safe
• Accessible
• Equipment
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6. APPROPRIATE CARE TEAM
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• Advocate
• Physicians
• Legal
• Financial
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7. END of LIFE WISHES &
ESTATE PLANNING
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• Patient Advocate(s)
• Healthcare Directive
• POA
• Will
• Trust
• Funeral

8. MEDICATION COMPLIANCE
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• Accurate list
• Responsible advocate
• Medication box
• Pill Pouch
• Medication administration system
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9. UNDERSTAND INSURANCE
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• Medicare benefits
• Medicaid benefits
• Long term insurance
• Veterans benefits
• Private insurance
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10. EMERGENCY PLAN
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• Basic plan
• Web resources
• Advocate’s role
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11. ORGANIZATIONAL NOTEBOOK
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• Example- 3 ring binder
• Content
• Guides care team, family,
medical professionals

12. UTILIZE COMMUNITY BENFITS
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• AAA1b
• Home delivery
• Senior centers
• Volunteer organizations
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13. DECLUTTER LIVING SPACE
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• Downsizing
• Certified Move
Manager
• Blog
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14. BILL AUTO-PAY
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• Monthly $ manager
• Advocate Access
• Fraud prevention
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15. Questions
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Connect:
Nancy Martens, RN, BSN, CSA
Nancy@eldercompass.net
(248) 952-8180
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