Aging Topics
We all face the aging process on different levels, but how can you know what information is useful if you don’t know what questions to ask? Senior Life Source has curated a list of topics as an initial guide of important aging issues so that you, and those you love, can live confidently and prepared. Our panelists can speak to these issues and many more, giving you the knowledge and resources to make informed decisions.
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Aging Services
Find out what services are available to you and your family.
Family Caregiving Services
Care management, home health care, non-medical personal caregiving, respite care, homemaker/chore services, friendly visits from local volunteers.
Adult Day Care
A non-residential center that supports the social and daily living needs of older adults with professionally trained staff in a group setting.
Home and Congregate Meal Plans
Provides meals and related nutrition services in the home and congregate settings, such as senior centers, which help to keep older adults healthy and prevent the need for more costly medical interventions.
Medicare/Medi-Cal Counseling
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program -HICAP- provides free, confidential one-on-one counseling on Medicare, Long-Term Care insurance, and other health insurance related issues.
Legal Services (Elder Law Attorneys)
Free or low-cost legal services to older adults.
Employment Training
Job training programs for older adults to remain competitive in the modern job market.
Services for Veterans
A broad range of programs to support Veterans.
Nutrition and Exercise
Learn about healthful foods and physical activities for older adults.
Senior Centers
Multipurpose centers that offer a wide variety of programs and services for older adults.
Hospice Care
Services for people who are nearing the end of life, provided by a team of health care professionals who maximize comfort by reducing pain and addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
Social Services
Social workers specialize in counseling, case management, educating individuals and their loved ones about medical issues and treatment options, and connecting and referring patients to community resources.
Help with Technology
Empowering older adults by teaching them how to be tech savvy.
Rehabilitation Services
Designed to help those recovering from an injury or serious medical event to reduce pain and improve function.
Certified Aging in Place Specialist
Understands the unique needs of the older adult population and is knowledgeable about aging-in-place home modifications.
Transportation Services
Driving services available for older adults who can no longer drive themselves.
Disability Resources
The aging and disability networks are made up of local, state, and national organizations and committed advocates working to support older adults and people with disabilities to live as independently as possible.
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Caring for family
Learn important information that can ease the stress when it comes time to care for a family member.
Healthy Aging
Developing and maintaining functional ability that enables wellbeing in the extended years.
Social Interaction
Staying connected to community and other individuals to avoid isolation.
Communicating with older adults
Learn effective communication techniques to build good relationships with older adults.
End of life choices
Be fully informed on the different options for end of life care.
Mindful Aging
Take control of how you age to live an authentic life in your extended years.
Understanding the Aging Process
Physical, cognitive, and emotional changes that naturally occur, as well as common disabilities.
Combating Ageism
Learn how to recognize and fight against ageism (stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination based on age).
Family Caregiving Support Systems
Supports family and professional caregivers through direct services and trainings.
Adult Protective Services
Investigate reports of abuse of elders and dependent adults who live in private homes, apartments, hotels, or hospitals.
Recognizing Elder Abuse
Learn to spot the warning signs, including physical, emotional, and financial abuse, and what you can do to help an older person at risk.
Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia
Understanding how to care for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
Falls Prevention
Tips and resources for balance programs and hazards at home.
Aging in Place
What type of home environment do you see yourself living in as you age – individual, community, assisted?
A common misconception of the term “Aging in Place” is that it only refers to an older adult who chooses to remain in their home as they age. However, it is broader than that, and includes a person living in any residence of their choice for as long as they are able, as they age, without losing their quality of life.
Housing Options
Home with HCBS – When you require assistance to stay in your home as you age, there are many home and community based services to help you for as long as possible.
Life Plan Communities (formerly CCRC)
Caters to individuals who don’t want to worry about having to move from one community to another as they age and their needs change. It offers persons 60 years of age or older a long term continuing care contract that provides for independent living units, residential care/assisted living services, and skilled nursing care, in one location for a resident’s lifetime.
Independent Living & Retirement Communities
Other housing options if you want to live on your own with some basic assistance, but don’t want to have all the chores that go along with having a home.
Assisted Living Communities
When independent living is no longer safe, try to anticipate future needs and look for an AL community that can cater to those needs so the individual is not transferred to another care community if the level of care increases.
Nursing Homes
If someone who needs high level or round-the-clock care, is unable to live alone with a carepartner (ex. Individual can no longer stay at home due to Alzheimer’s Disease and needs a memory care community), find the NH that best fits the needs of you or your family member to avoid transfers to other nursing homes.
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Financial Literacy
Understanding the Components and Objectives of Financial Plans for all ages and life stages:
Using a Certified Financial Planner
A Certified Financial Planner ™ is the standard of excellence in financial planning. CFP ® professionals meet rigorous education, training and ethical standards, and are committed to serving their clients’ best interests today to prepare them for a more secure tomorrow.
Financial Plans
Learn the best ways to maximize how you save, including financial plans (in your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, and late life).
Financial planning includes wealth protection, tax management, risk management, retirement planning, and legacy planning.
Assistance with Taxes
Develop strategies to maximize your return through tax deferrals and avoiding unnnesessary taxes.
Caring for a loved one
Planning for care, as well as being prepared for an illness or death. This could include a non-medical home caregiver, home health, and other needs.
Financing Long-term care
When you or a family member needs LTC, who will pay for it? Sources include:
Long-term care insurance
Medicare
Medi-Cal
Private Pay
Veteran Benefits
Social Security
Legacy Planning
A holistic approach to end of life planning to ensure that the intangible assets you have – your morals, values, faith, and philosophies – are passed down to future generations along with valuable, tangible assets.
Reverse Mortgage
A loan available to homeowners, 62 years or older, that allows them to convert part of the equity in their homes into cash.
Maximizing Benefits
Are you receiving all the benefits you are entitled to? Learn what resources are avialable and how to access them.