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Listing: Disposable Supply Vendors
Listing of vendors providing disposable supplies for bathing, eating, dressing, toileting, skin care and respiratory care .
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Listing: Emergency Call Systems
Emergency call systems can be very helpful, allowing a person at home to summon caregiver assistance inside the home or to call outside the home to a neighbor or 911. See list below for further information.
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Long Distance Caregiving
Managing caregiving for family members from a long distance can be a daunting task so the National Institute on Aging developed this resource for long-distance caregivers.
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Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA)
The Illinois Department on Aging provides an intervention program and a variety of other services to help seniors who live at home that include hiring a caregiver, care coordination, transportation, and reporting elder abuse or neglect.
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Information on augmentative communication for children and young people
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How to Choose a Nursing Home
It’s never easy to move into a nursing home, or help a loved one make the transition, but sometimes it may be the best option for getting the care and support you need. Here are some tips and useful resources to help you get started on how to choose a nursing home.
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Electronic Aids for Daily Living
This article provides a selection of electronic aids that can assist persons with impaired mobility .
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Tips for Hiring a Caregiver
To make the hiring process as easy and smooth as possible, it is important to first think about what is needed and what you are looking for.
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Listing: Home Health Care Agencies in the Northwest Indiana Area
Many home health care agencies also offer non–medical caregiver services, such as private duty care, home care aides, live–in assistance, companionship, light housekeeping, and cooking.
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Lotsa Helping Hands
Lotsa Helping Hands is a web-based community that assists caregivers and families in crisis to organize meals, rides, and other needs through the use of a group calendar.
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