Health & Wellbeing

No matter which senior housing or senior care option you choose, the health and well-being of yourself or a loved one will be of utmost importance. We’ve put together an informative library packed with articles and documents to guide you in areas we feel are relevant to seniors.

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Whether you want to learn more about Hospice & Palliative Care, understand your Medicare options, or just want guidance locating the appropriate senior housing option(s) Valley-wide; you’ll find all this and more.

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Lifestyle Articles

	Title	Description
	Improve Your Lifestyle With New Technology --F. Jay Shetler	It is an exciting time to be in the field of aging services. In the next five to ten years we can expect to see new technologies that will dramatically improve the quality of care we can provide while at the same time reduce health care costs.
	Guide to Selecting Care	Determining your needs and options can be an emotional and challenging experience. To help you get started please carefully review the following survey and answer each question.
	Area Agency on Aging, Region One, Incorporated	The Area Agency on aging has programs and services for all stages of life... People of All Ages can benefit from the Area Agency’s 24-hour Senior HELP LINE.
	Continuing Care Retirement Communities	The continuing care retirement community (CCRC) offers an innovative, appealing lifestyle choice for single or married seniors. They offer all three levels of care: independent living, assisted living and nursing home care in a single setting.
	The Not For Profit Difference --F. Jay Shetler	Seniors today have a wide variety of housing options from which to choose. Many seniors choose to remain in their homes in traditional mixed age neighborhoods. Others find the lifestyle and amenities of active adult communities attractive.
	Your Rights as a Resident in a Nursing Home	The document summarizes specific rights you have as a nursing home resident as provided by Federal and Arizona State statutes, rules and regulations.

Health Articles

	Title	Description
	Hospice Care --Laurie Martinez, RN, BSN	If you or someone you know is faced with a life-limiting illness, you may find yourself on a journey that you didn’t choose and your path may seem uncertain. Knowing that hospice resources are available to you and/ or a loved one will empower you.
	Late-Life Domestic Violence --Alice Ghareib	Hope for Older Victims of Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse DOVES® Program is a comprehensive program that assists adults aged 50 and older who are victims of late-life domestic violence or elder abuse.
	Sunrise Points of Light Foundation	Sustaining a Deep-Seated Societal Change in Health & End-of-Life Care of Individuals & their Families.
	Stroke & It's Effects --Jennifer L. Kalmer, MD	Stroke is the 3rd leadingStroke and It's Effects cause of death in the United States and the number one cause of adult disability. Over 3 million Americans are dealing with stroke-related issues.
	Domestic Violence Among Older Adults --Christie L. Kramer, MSW	Aging is associated with many privileges, but it does not bring an escape from domestic violence. People are often surprised to learn that domestic violence continues when people enter late life.
	Medicare Today & Tomorrow --Glen Spencer	Since 1965 Medicare has provided health insurance to America’s senior and disabled population, but the last 5 years have seen remarkable changes to the program. More than ever before Medicare beneficiaries have choices about their coverage.
	Volunteers Make a Difference!	The Area Agency has many different volunteer opportunities available for adults looking for a way to give back!