Eldercare Services
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My mother-in-law has fallen twice
while running for the bus in recent months. Can we continue to trust that
she will be safe on her own?
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We live so far away from my parents,
and their health is not what it used to be. How do we know what is best for
them; how do we know what they need?
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How do I suggest to my family that
Uncle Bob is not well and needs to move in with us for a while until we can
figure out better living arrangements for him and his
needs?
These questions of concern are commonplace
today. How do employees get a handle on them?
Whether a loved one lives 5 minutes away
or 5,000 miles away, it can be extremely difficult to manage the changing
needs of aging family members and/or friends.
COPE can provide information
on elder-care resources including referrals for a variety of services
such as:
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General Elder-Care
Services
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In-Home Assessments
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Family Interviews
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Resource Management
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Crisis Intervention
Remember these services are available
in town or many miles away. Sometimes specialized services are what is needed.
COPE can help.
The following
are links to elder care resources.
Please remember, though COPE is providing these links as a convenience
to you, we are not responsible for their content nor does this listing serve
as an endorsement of the sites.
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Global
CareGuide, Inc.; Providing child care and elder care information, including
a free "CareGuide Assistant" to assist in matching the needs of those looking
for care with care providers
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The U.S. Department of Labor's Women's
Bureau Site
on Work and Eldercare, including facts and resources for caregivers and
their employers
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