Essential Resources for a Smooth Transition
Essential Resources for a Smooth Transition
Moving a loved one into a care home can be an emotional journey, but the right information can make all the difference. Our helpful resources will guide you in choosing the perfect home while ensuring a stress-free transition. If your loved one is staying at home, our Home Safety Checklist will help create a safe and comfortable environment. Download these essential tools today and make informed, confident decisions for your family!
Essential Documents
for a Smooth Transition
When moving a loved one into a care home, having the right documents ensures a seamless process and proper care. Here’s what you’ll need:
Physician’s Report (602A) – A required medical evaluation for assisted living placement
Advance Directive – Outlines healthcare preferences in case of incapacity
Power of Attorney – Grants decision-making authority to a trusted person
Signed Medication List – Ensures accurate medication management
Medicare Card & ID – Essential for medical and financial records
POLST Form – Documents medical treatment preferences
List of Declared Belongings – Helps track personal items
Helpful Resources for Managing Dementia
Dementia is a complex and heartbreaking condition that affects not only those diagnosed but also their families and caregivers.
Understanding the disease and accessing the right resources can make a significant difference.
Warning Signs or Normal Aging? 🧠
– Is it just age-related forgetfulness or something more? Use our checklist
to recognize key differences and determine if it’s time to consult a doctor.
(Not a diagnostic tool, but a helpful guide!)
Explore more expert insights, support tools, and caregiving strategies to navigate this journey with confidence and compassion. 💙
Safe Return: 24/7 Support for Wandering Seniors
In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, Medic Alert offers a Safe Return program to help locate and reunite missing loved ones.
🔹 24/7 Emergency Support – Immediate assistance if a loved one goes missing.
🔹 Wandering Protection – Alerts local authorities and provides essential identification.
🔹 Emergency Contact Coordination – Ensures rapid communication with family or caregivers.
With Medic Alert Safe Return, you gain peace of mind knowing help is always available. 💙
Physician’s Report (602A)
This medical evaluation is required for assisted living placement. It provides vital health information to ensure proper care and support for your loved one in their new home.
Advance Directive
An Advance Directive outlines healthcare preferences in case of incapacity. It ensures that medical decisions align with your loved one's wishes when they cannot communicate their choices.
Home Safety Checklist
for Seniors
Is your loved one's home safe from tripping hazards? Use the Department of Health and Human Services' Home Safety Assessment to identify needed modifications.
Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney grants decision-making authority to a trusted person. This legal document allows caregivers or family members to manage finances, healthcare, and important matters on behalf of their loved one.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Tips: Wandering
The National Institute on Aging provides helpful tips to manage wandering in dementia patients. This flyer offers strategies to improve safety and reduce the risks associated with disorientation.
