Because information can change, you should regularly review and update the document. In case of emergency, carepartners should keep a copy with them and place another copy in the home— in a visible spot, such as taped to the refrigerator.
Resources
• AARP • www. aarp. org
• Administration for Community Living • www. acl. gov
• Aging Life Care Association • www. aginglifecare. org
• Eldercare Locator • 800-677-1116 • www. eldercare. acl. gov
• Medicare • 800-MEDICARE • www. medicare. gov
• Medicare Nursing Home Compare • www. medicare. gov / nursinghomecompare /
• Medicare & You Official Government Handbook • www. medicare. gov / medicare-and-you, or obtain your print copy by calling 800-MEDICARE
• National Center for Assisted Living( NCAL) of the American Health Care Association
• 202-842-4444 • www. ahcancal. org
• National Institute on Aging • www. nia. nih. gov; Long-Term Care
• www. nia. nih. gov / health / caregiving / long-term-care
• Social Security Administration • 800-772-1213 • www. ssa. gov
• Veteran’ s Administration Helpline • 800-827-1000 • www. va. gov
• Vial of Life: This nonprofit provides materials for allowing first responders access to relevant medical data in your home • www. vialoflife. com
Caregiver Associations
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• Family Caregiver Alliance • www. caregiver. org
• National Alliance for Caregiving • 301-718-8444 • www. caregiving. org
• National Family Caregivers Association • 800-896-3650 • www. nfcacares. org