Elder Care
Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit ActThe average cost of a hearing aid, including fitting and follow-up treatment is $1800.00. Medicare and most insurance policies do not cover this cost. The Hearing Aid Tax Credit legislation, if enacted, would provide a $500 tax credit PER hearing aid once every 5 years. For more information and to urge your Senator and Representatives to support this bill, go to |
" Where do I begin?"
You really DON'T know where to begin the complex system of elder care. But you are not alone!
If you need information on an elder care situation, contact Cindy at cduda@wnec.edu or x1549 or
Sharon at smangier@wnec.edu or x1204. Even if a loved one lives out of state, we can refer you
to the appropriate agency to help you navigate through the elder care system.
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Work & Family Resources: We're Here for You
The above is the content of a program done in June 2009 that you may find helpful.
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DVDs & Books Available at HR
Now you can borrow some great DVDs and books to help you balance work and home!
Click below for a list of Work & Family-to-Go titles.
Books at D'Amour
Family and Consumer Research
Excellent article on Aging Simulation – Sensitizing People to the Process of Aging
Local & Nationwide Resources
Greater Springfield Senior Services
For the name of our contact person, e-mail smangier@wnec.edu or cduda@wnec.edu
Yes, GSSSI can help you across the country!
Doctor's credentials, etc
Massachusetts Commission on End of Life Care
Resource for Massachusetts residents in need of housing,
food, health care, and other basic services. Also includes Health Care Proxy Form.
Mass Executive Office of Elder Affairs
Free counseling on health insurance, info from SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders)
Massachusetts Seniors
GovBenefits
Provides state by state listing of resources on food, health care, etc.
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH)
So The World May Hear
The Starkey Hearing Foundation
Non-profit program assisting permanent U.S. residents who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and
have limited financial resource to purchase hearing aids.
ESI Employee Assistance Group
FREE, CONFIDENTIAL, assistance for you and famly members
Just call 413-785-4200 locally between 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
to schedule an appointment or
just call one of their two 24/7 800 numbers if you'd like to just talk
1-800-252-4555 1-800-225-2527
http://www.theeap.com/
Click here to download directions on how to access the EAP's website.
FREE Websites for Patients, Families & Friends
Strength for Caring
Good article on those who are just beginning the caregive role.
Caregiver Hope
Information for caregivers and links to other
ites which provide support and tools for caregivers.
Good website the caregivers and includes a free download of the book
Aging Answers by Valerie VanBooven,
a registered nurse and professional care manager
NFA (National Family Caregiver Association)
Resources, tools and tips.
Agingcare.com
Direct link to an article entitled Cargiving Issues and the Workplace
You may be receiving treatment away from home, or
you may be at home with a serious illness and can't handle all the
phone calls of well-meaning family and friends. Now there is an alternative.
The following organizations offer FREE websites for patients, families, and friends.
Now everyone can find out how you're doing and you can contact them when you're up to it.
(download)
Other
Massachusetts Cemetery Organization
Information on standards, consumer protection, etc.
Professional Geriatric Managers
Resources are for educational purposes only.
Western New England College assumes no responsibility for information
used by viewers and participants.