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For a person living with dementia, living at home can give you a sense of independence. By making some changes to your home, you are able to continue with the routines or activities you enjoy. Each of these changes can help you stay safe, active, and allow you to continue to enjoy your home.
Have you heard of Aging Life Care Managers? We are often called the “best-kept secret” in aging care, but that is changing for the better. More people are learning how Aging Life Care Managers can help older adults - particularly those with cognitive impairment.
Financial planning is key when it comes to long-term care. With a diagnosis of dementia, the desire to stay at home is usually the first instinct, however, sometimes moving to a senior living community may make more sense. SEIA Client Services Director, Arvette M. Reid, shares some financial considerations.
Seniors planning to age in place should have a plan for money management, home management, healthcare, meals, personal care and transportation. Volunteer transportation programs can be part of a plan to address transportation for non driving seniors as they age.
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