Senior Resource Guide Greater Austin area and Texas Hill Country (Spring/Summer 2020)

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Five Must-Have

Legal Documents W

hether you’re a caregiver or interested in getting your own business in order, we’ve identified five recommended legal documents that every adult should have. There are many online resources that explain in further detail about each document. If you have an attorney, be sure to ask about these documents or there are online resources that provide a free template for you to create your own. Don’t wait until it’s too late—take a moment to get organized. A D VA N C E D I R E C T I V E Also known as a living will or health care declaration/directive, this document outlines your wishes for medical treatments and life-sustaining measures, in the case that you are not able to communicate them verbally. Details might include a “do not resuscitate” order (DNR), the use

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What You Should Know About Palliative Care

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pages 128-143

Understanding Hospice

6min
pages 123-127

5 Must–Have Legal Documents

14min
pages 144-149

Obtaining a Disabled or Elderly Placard/Plate

5min
pages 158-166

Preparing & Presenting a Eulogy

7min
pages 114-122

20 Questions to Ask – Skilled Nursing

1min
page 113

Tips for Effective Alzheimer’s Communication

5min
pages 108-112

10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s

1min
pages 106-107

Ombudsmen Are Here to Help

4min
pages 102-105

20 Questions to Ask – Assisted Living

1min
pages 94-95

When Shopping for Senior Living, Get the Info You Need

1min
pages 96-97

Questions Every Senior Living Community Should be Able to Answer

1min
pages 92-93

Sell Retirement Lifestyle to Your Skeptical Spouse

8min
pages 82-91

Creating a Butterfly Garden

4min
pages 78-81

Choosing the Right Location for Rehab

3min
pages 66-71

House Call/Telemedicine Providers

1min
page 60

Tips on How to Talk to Your Doc

1min
pages 61-62

What Type of Mental Health Professional is the Right Fit?

1min
page 63

20 Questions to Ask During Hospital Discharge

1min
page 65

Dental Services

1min
pages 58-59

Medication Management Tools

1min
pages 52-53

Vision Services

1min
pages 56-57

Support Groups

1min
pages 42-47

Diabetes Checklist

1min
pages 40-41
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