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Buying or selling a home can be a daunting task for anyone. Not only is it one of the largest financial transactions in a person's life, it can be difficult emotionally for a senior who is moving from his or her home or for caregivers who must sell their own “childhood” home on behalf of their parents. The FamilyCare Real Estate Section provides unbiased information concerning the legal, financial, logistical and emotional aspects of family real estate and housing and helps you protect one of your most valuable and treasured assets.

Caregiving directly affects corporate earnings through its impact on employee job performance, time lost from work and the ability to stay on the job.  Yet, given the average age of the majority of working caregivers, these workers may also be some of your most experienced and loyal employees. So, what can you do to help them – while helping the organization?    Download: Business, Caregiving and the Bottom Line  OR Visit Employer Resources section of Caregivers Library

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging offers an emergency preparedness fact sheet and checklist that older persons and their caregivers can use to make personal plans and have appropriate supplies on hand to meet essential needs during an emergency.  

Click here to read the fact sheet and checklist 

California Department on Aging Disaster Preparedness Tip Sheets for Seniors

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	Caregiving decisions are difficult. They are complicated, involving different,  sometimes conflicting, factors. And, they almost always come with time pressures, emotional pressures, and stress. Here are some guidelines.
	More about Disaster preparedness for the elderly or frail of health. Here is helpful information to assist caregivers and community planners protect our loved ones.
	What are the signs of Elder Abuse? How can you help those who you suspect are suffering from abuse?
	Need a speaker for your next Conference or Executive Briefing? Interested in how aging and caregiving impacts families, businesses, churches and other institutions? The founder of the National Caregivers Library speaks nationally on these, and other, topics.
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