Resources
The Compete Guide to Safe Driving for Seniors
Safe driving is an important skill, but this isn’t easy to achieve, especially for elders. This resource aims to discuss the unique challenges of aging and provide valuable insights to empower seniors on the road.
Source: Heidari Law Group
Show Me: Communication Tool for Emergency Shelters
This tool contains a visual guide for use by emergency shelters to foster communication across communication barriers. It was created to allow individuals to point to icons that might describe situations they are experiencing.
Tips for Organizing Your Living Space
This site from Meble Furniture contains articles with helpful tips on how to organize your space and declutter.
A Guide to LGBTQIA+ Senior Housing Options
Offers information and tips for finding safe housing spaces for seniors in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Guide to Mesothelioma Cancer
Seniors make up the majority of those diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused from exposure to asbestos that takes 20-50 years to develop. It’s extremely important that seniors and their caregivers are aware of this type of cancer. This guide includes everything seniors should know in regards to mesothelioma cancer, as well as support and resources to help.
Source: The Lanier Law Firm
Nursing Home Abuse & Hospice Care
Learn about common cases of elder abuse and how hospice care is an often-forgotten potential source of turbulence in a nursing home.
Seniors Guide to Cancer
Seniors, aged 65 and above, make up a significant 60% of all cancer patients. These guides offer straightforward wellness tips, emphasize the importance of regular check-ups, and discuss effective ways for seniors to prevent cancer. It also includes valuable resources on asbestos-related pleural issues and diagnosis, specifically tailored to seniors and their concerns about cancer.
Source: Asbestos.com
How Does Medicaid Spend Down Work?
A guide from MedicaidLongTermCare.org answering questions about requirements for Medicaid Long Term Care and explaining income and asset limits.
Guide to Driving with Epilepsy
This is an inclusive guide from Chopra & Nocerino, LLC with very useful information about the background and types of Epilepsy, as well as a general guide to driving with the condition.
Newspaper Crossword Puzzles
List of available crossword puzzles from online newspapers. These are very useful for staying mentally active.
To access the crossword puzzles, click on the name of the newspaper, then on the next screen, click on either “Web” or “App” depending on how you want to play. Some newspapers are behind a paywall, so you might want to try a few to see what works for you.