Elder Care

Information and Resources on Elder Care

The WLAC (Work Life Advisory Committee) has complied information, helpful handouts and online resources on 1) General aging information; 2) Elder care support groups; 3) Elder care services and; 4) Elder care living solutions.

Helpful Handouts

• Locate Elder Care (eldercare.gov)
• Facts Related to the Aging Process (pdf)
• Warning Signs: Does Your Loved One Need Help (pdf)
• Care Giver Support (pdf) (http://caregiver.wsu.edu)
• Adult Day Services (pdf)
• Is Your Loved One Safe at Home Alone? (pdf)
• A Checklist on Safe Elderly Driving (pdf)
• Additional Online Elder Care Resources (pdf)

Helpful Online Resources

Adult Day Care Aging – General Air Ambulance Services Alzheimer's Disease Assisted Living – Facilities Assisted Living – General Assistive Devices and Services Benefits for Seniors Books and Videos California Health Plan Care Managers Continuing Care Retirement Communities Counseling Elder Care General

Elder Law Elderly Drivers End of Life Issues Family Caregivers Financial Planners Geriatric Professionals Geriatrics Education Resources Health / Medical Products Hearing Home Health Care – Agencies Home Health Care – General Medicaid Medical Alert Systems Medicare Money Managers Moving – Relocation

Nursing Home Abuse Nursing Homes – Facilities Nursing Homes – General Other Health Resources Other Medical Conditions Professional Journals Reading Aids Respite Care Retirement Planning Reverse Mortgages Self-Help Senior Housing – all categories Social Security Support Groups Therapy – Rehab

A special thanks to Work Life Committee members Lorraine A. McConnell and Katherine Lovrich for providing these valuable tips and resource links.

Contact Work/Life Advisory Committee
work.life@wsu.edu

Disclaimer: The Work/Life Committee does not endorse or represent any resources listed within this website as recommended by the University.