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Welcome to Helping Families Cope HFC ’ s D.I.Y. Starter Guide

A comprehensive guide to navigating the challenges of caring for elderly or disabled family members, covering topics such as housing, transportation, legal help, family objections, and more. Find information, resources, and tips to help your family succeed in this rewarding but challenging role.

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Welcome to Helping Families Cope HFC ’ s D.I.Y. Starter Guide

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  1. Welcome to Helping Families CopeHFC’s D.I.Y.Starter Guide Relax, Your Day is About to Get Better! www.HelpingFamiliesCope.org

  2. None of us Wanted to do this, but Somebody has to. • Taking care of an elderly or disabled family member, although daunting and exhausting, is also rewarding but not without challenges. • This guide is designed to answer questions that will help your family succeed during this time that we call “Helping Families Cope.” www.HelpingFamiliesCope.org

  3. Topics • Introduction • So You’re responsible for their care? • Where do I start? • Housing • Available Housing Options • How do I Choose the Best Housing? • What about Transportation to and from Doctor’s appointments? • What about Family Members who “just don’t get it?” • What about Legal Help? www.HelpingFamiliesCope.org

  4. Topics continued… • What do I say to people who just don’t get it? • Where do get more help? • How do I overcome family objections? • What are the Do’s and Don’ts? • Can you give me some tips? • What are the proven steps? • Summary • Where can I get more info? www.HelpingFamiliesCope.org

  5. Introduction • Caring for a loved one who is elderly or disabled is nothing new. The concept of taking care of your parents is part of history, and in most cases inevitable. • We feel that the more information the family has about elderly/disabled care, the better chance they have of succeeding in making the right decisions for their loved one. Keep in mind, every situation is unique. • This guide will help answer questions for you and your family about setting up housing, finances, transportation, dealing with family members, legal help and more. www.HelpingFamiliesCope.org

  6. So Your responsible for their care? • Eventually, we all get old and progress into needing more care. This usually falls back onto family members who aren’t necessarily prepared for the mountains of paperwork and small often overlooked details. • Up until now it’s been hard to find all the resources like housing, transportation, family support and legal help all in one place. • We’re here to help with our 4 decades of caring for the elderly/and or disabled. www.HelpingFamiliesCope.org

  7. Where do I start? • You’ve already taking the first step by purchasing this guide. • Every situation is unique, but they all have basic things in common. • Use an assessment tool to help determine level of need. http://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0101/p48.html • Kingston Scales http://www.kingstonscales.org/cognitive-assessment.html • Housing is usually the first need.. Once you know where your loved one will be living things will start to come into place, so let’s start with Housing. www.HelpingFamiliesCope.org

  8. Housing • Finding the right housing takes a lot of time and money. • What city will they live in? • Is it close to their Doctor, Hospital etc…? • How much can you afford? • Does you loved one need partial care or full 24/7 nursing help? www.HelpingFamiliesCope.org

  9. Available Housing Options • In King County, WA the average housing cost for an elderly and/or a disabled person is $4,777 per month. • DSHS Adult Family Home Locator https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup/AFHPubLookup.aspx • Agencies that help DSHS https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-and-community-services/agencies-help • Veterans can ……….. • Medicare can ……….. • Private Homes offer …………. • Long-term care insurance can ……. www.HelpingFamiliesCope.org

  10. How do I choose the Best Housing? • Visit the facilities you’re interested in and ask questions. • Interview the family of other residents. • Keep in mind ages of the other residents and gender • Similar interests • Language barriers • Meal plans • Accessibility for power chairs, wheel chairs, etc… www.HelpingFamiliesCope.org

  11. What about Transportation to and from Doctor appointments? • This can be easy or hard depending on the physical condition of your loved one. • Taxi’s and Uber are fine if the patient is ambulatory. • If they need wheel chair or person to person assistance you’ll need something else like D.A.R.T., ACCESS, or Hopelink. (King County, WA) • Typical transportation costs around $30 each way to go to the Doctor. www.HelpingFamiliesCope.org

  12. What about Family members that “just don’t get it?” • No matter what your family situation is there will probably people who “just don’t get it.” meaning they don’t understand what a traumatic live-changing transition is taking place. • Communication is the key here. • Set up a meeting with all those involved. Either in person or by conference call. • Describe the current condition and the solutions. • Don’t get discouraged if they “just don’t understand.” • Offer the Doctor’s contact info so they can get the info first hand. • You and your family will get through this. www.HelpingFamiliesCope.org

  13. What about Legal help? • This is where you, play a crucial role in the success of your loved one’s Finances. • Is there an estate involved? • Just encourage family members to communicate their feelings. • Seek Legal advice if needed. • Here are some good resources………………… www.HelpingFamiliesCope.org

  14. What do I say to People Who Just Don’t Get it? • Stay in control of the situation. Explain what is currently going on with your loved one. • Ask everyone for their feedback, anyone is a potential knowledge base when it comes to your loved one. • We’ve found that close friends of your loved one are a great source for resources and information that your loved one has not shared with you or other family members. • Go with your gut on what’s best for your family • The support you’ll get will surprise you. www.HelpingFamiliesCope.org

  15. What are the Do’s and Don’ts? • Don’t think you are alone • Don’t make uninformed decisions • Don’t re-invent the wheel use the established resources • Do ask a lot of questions • Do thank people for their input • Do your Best! It’s all anyone can ask www.HelpingFamiliesCope.org

  16. Can you give me some tips? • Over the last 35 years Helping Families Cope has live this life through the trial and tribulations. • We’ve learned the ropes and are here to help. • Let us make your lives easier. You and your loved one will be glad you did. • Murphy’s law seams to be accurate. When …………thinks ……someone will …….. and they don’t. When ……….thinks ……….they do. • Helping Families Coped has…………... • Joe’s story went like this……….. • Bob’s story went like this………… • Doris’s story went like this…………. • Smile and have fun. Your Day is about to get better! www.HelpingFamiliesCope.org

  17. What are the proven steps? • Develop your plan • Get Housing • Process paperwork • Account for all finances • Keep Family members informed • Use Established resources • Seek Legal advice when needed • Call for help when needed • Relax, your day is about to get better www.HelpingFamiliesCope.org

  18. Summary • We feel Helping Families Cope is the perfect way to learn about what it takes to take care of an elderly and/or disabled loved one. • Hopefully this guide has answered a lot of your questions on how to Help Your Family Cope by doing it yourself. • Good Luck and Best Wishes for Success! • If you feel overwhelmed by doing it yourself, please contact us and we will create a confidential personalized detailed plan to get you through this trying time. • We are at your service to do it together as a team. www.HelpingFamiliesCope.org

  19. Where to Get More Information • Please e-mail us with any questions or comments. We’d love to hear from you! info@HelpingFamiliesCope.org www.HelpingFamiliesCope.org

  20. Assessment www.HelpingFamiliesCope.org

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