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Tips and Tools noted with an * are available as printed pamphlets. Review a complete list of
NFCA publications.
Communicating Effectively Curriculum:
Checklists for Healthcare Encounters
Medical Record Form to Keep Track of All Medications From the SOS Rx Coalition
How to Communicate your Loved One's Symptoms in a Crisis
How to Communicate with Insurance Personnel
Questions to ask your Healthcare Provider
How to Communicate your Loved One's Needs about Well-being, Pain and More
Family Caregiver Web Site Tools:
CareCentral
http://www.carecentral.com
CareCentral is a personalized web service that allows users to create a private, secure online community for loved ones during significant health events. It is a free tool to update friends and family, organize and schedule offers to help, and encourage messages of hope, providing support when it is most needed.
CarePages
http://www.carepages.com
CarePages are free, private web pages that make it easy to reach out and receive messages of support and to stay connected to family, friends, co-workers and others who care about you and your loved one. The service is available to anyone caring for a loved one, but may be particularly helpful to those who have recently found themselves in a care giving role.
Eldercare Locator
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
http://www.eldercare.gov
Eldercare Locator provides referrals to Area Agencies on Aging via zip code locations. Family caregivers can also find information about many eldercare issues and services available in local communities.
Lotsa Helping Hands
http://www.nfca.lotsahelpinghands.com
Lotsa Helping Hands is a free-of-charge online service for creating private caregiving coordination communities where family and friends can stay informed and more easily provide assistance and support to caregivers. The service features many communication and social networking tools, including the ability to easily store and retrieve vital medical, financial and contact information, convey medical updates, and post photos. In addition, the easy-to-use calendar is specifically designed for organizing helpers, where everyone can pitch in with meal deliveries, rides, visits, and other tasks.
NFCA Senior Housing Locator
206-575-0728
Web site: http://www.snapforseniors.com
e-mail: info@snapforseniors.com
NFCA Senior Housing Locator powered by SNAPforSeniors is a current, comprehensive and objective resource of all licensed senior housing in the U.S., including assisted living, residential care, nursing care and rehabilitation communities as well as Continuing Care Retirements Communities (CCRC) and a growing number of independent living retirement communities.
RxCompare
http://www.maprx.info
RxCompare™ is a free tool developed by Medicare Access for Patients-Rx (MAPRx) to help users determine if they need to enroll in a Medicare drug plan and, if they do, to systematically compare the drug plans where they live and select the best option for their prescription needs. RxCompareTM works in tandem with Medicare's on-line "Prescription Drug Plan Finder" and with information available from plans or 1-800-MEDICARE.
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