Aging in Place

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Daily Living: In - Home and Community - Based Care Area Agencies on Aging offer no - cost or low - cost programs, services, and information to older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers, and are dedicated to helping people with a host of issues related to aging. Common Area Agency on Aging Programs and Services (may vary by locality) • Care Coordination Services • Congregate Meals • Elder Abuse Prevention • Home Delivered Meals • Homemaker Services • General Info and Assistance Are you aware of your local Area Agency on Aging and the services they can provide? Yes____No____ • Legal Services • Medical Transportation • Ombudsman Program • Respite Care/Caregiver Support • Volunteer Opportunities • Insurance Counseling Program

Did You Know?

The Eldercare Locator is a free nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with local support resources such as Area Agencies on Aging. Go to eldercare.acl.gov or call 1 - 800 - 677 - 1116 to find one near you.

Electronic Medical Records An electronic medical record, or EMR, is a digital means for patients to maintain and manage their own health information in a private, secure, and confidential manner. An EMR enables patients and their healthcare providers to access medical history, medications, allergies, surgeries, and immunization histories electronically. EMRs also offer a convenient way to make and track appointments, and communicate with providers.

Do you have an EMR that you know how to access and use? Yes ___ No ____ Not Sure ____

If you answered “ no ” or “ not sure ”: Check with your medical provider to see if they provide an EMR. They will provide you with instruction to log on and set up your account. Regardless of how your medical records are recorded and maintained, it is vital that trusted members of your caregiving and healthcare team are able to access them in an emergency situation.

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Aging in Place: Your Home, Your Community, Your Choice

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