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"I don't know what we would have done without the help we received. Having other people handle some of the tasks let us just be a family together, loving and supporting each other through this very hard time. You don't have to do it alone. There are lots of programs available. And some of them are free or low cost."
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Adult Day Centers
Provide supervised daytime care in a facility. Services often include meals, medication monitoring, etc. Their purpose is to provide short-term, daytime relief for the family caregiver.
Alzheimer's Resouces
The most common form of dementia among older people is Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which initially involves the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. Although scientists are learning more every day, right now they still do not know what causes AD, and there is no cure. Multiple sites will help you find current, comprehensive Alzheimer's disease (AD) information and resources.
Arthritis Resources
Chances are you or someone you know has arthritis. It causes pain, stiffness and sometimes swelling in or around joints. This can make it hard to do the movements you rely on every day for work or taking care of your family. But you can take steps now to avoid arthritis or to reduce pain and keep moving.
Cancer Resources
Information and support services available for persons with cancer and for their family members.
Cardiac Resources
Information and support services available for persons with heart disease and for their family members.
Care Management
Coordinates care for persons who have difficulty taking care of themselves. Arranges for community programs and local assistance.
Caregiver Resources
Becoming a family caregiver for someone you love is one of those heart wrenching and at times enlightening life lessons. Your new role as a family caregiver can become as frightening as the initial diagnosis.
Children's Resources
Information and support services that address the special needs of seriously ill children and their families as well as children who are themselves grieving due to the serious illness or death of a loved one.
Diabetes Resources
Information and support services for persons with diabetes.
Disability Assistance
Elder Abuse
Services available to protect seniors who may be in danger because of physical, verbal, sexual, or financial abuse or neglect and abandonment.
Financial Assistance
Programs that offer monetary assistance, usually for specific purposes (e.g., medical equipment, prescriptions, utilities).
Home Assistive Equipment / Durable Medical Equipment
Home Health Services
Nursing care, home infusion pharmacy, rehabilitation, medication supervision, and therapeutic services provided in the home by trained nursing staff, pharmacists, or home health workers.
Home Maintenance, Wheelchair Ramps, Yardwork
Includes programs for low-income home owners as well as renters.
Hospice Services
Specialized care for persons who have a life-threatening illness and have chosen to focus on comfort care measures. Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team typically comprised of physicians, nurses, social workers, a chaplain, and other allied health professionals.
Hospitals
Housing - Adult Foster Homes
Private families who take seniors into their home and offer room and board and medication supervision for those who are unable to live independently.
Housing - Assisted Living Facilities
Apartment-style living that provides housing, meals, medication supervision, and activities. For those who are fairly independent or live with a fairly independent person who can care for them.
Housing - Residential Care Facilities
Apartment-style living (without kitchens) for those who do not need skilled nursing assistance but who have slightly more complicated needs than is appropriate for assisted living.
Housing - Respite Care & Information
A facility that provides several days of 24-hour care for people who cannot live alone. The service is designed to allow the primary caregiver some short-term relief from their day-to-day responsibilities.
Housing - Skilled Nursing Facilities
A residential facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care, although some also provide respite care (day-long or short-term stays).
Hurricane Preparation & Weather-Related Topics
Useful links to stay on top of the weather and how you should prepare.
In-Home Care Providers
Generally provide personal (non-medical) care in the patient’s home such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, assistance with bathing, etc. May also provide skilled (medical) care such as wound dressing, medication management, pain assessments, etc.
Insurance Counseling
Provides information about insurance options and assistance with filling out medical insurance claims forms. Includes information about Medicare, Medicaid, and supplemental insurance.
Legal Services
Provides assistance/counsel with legal issues relating to benefits, advance care planning, and estate-planning documents.
Long Distance Caregiving
If you are caring for someone who lives far away, these resources can help put you in touch with support services in that person’s community.
Meal Services & Nutrition Programs
Provide meals, food stamps, and emergency food boxes.
Miscellaneous: Resource sites that cover a broad range of helpful topics
Here you will find some helpful and interesting sites that didn't quite fit into any other category!
Prescription Assistance
Provides information about access to reduced-price and free medications.
Referral and Information Services
Provides primary physician and specialty care physician referrals.
Support Groups - Alzheimer's and other dementias
For patients and families dealing with conditions that damage memory, such as Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's and stroke.
Support Groups - Cancer
Find online and in-person groups for both patients and for family members.
Support Groups - Cardiac
Gatherings for patients and family members coping with conditions of the cardio-vascular system (e.g., congestive heart failure, stroke, heart attack...)
Support Groups - Caregivers
Serious illness affects more than just the patient. Get support and learn valuable tips from others who are also caring for a loved one.
Support Groups - Children
Gatherings for children and teens who are ill themselves, as well as youths who are impacted by the illness of others.
Support Groups - Chronic Pain
Support for those individuals who face chronic pain daily. Often misunderstood by others who can't "see" anything wrong or presume it is "in their head", those suffering are forced to deal with their pain in isolation.
Support Groups - Diabetes
Groups for those impacted by diabetes and by complications from diabetes (e.g., dialysis).
Support Groups - Grief & Bereavement
For those who are grieving the death of a loved one. Provides an opportunity to receive and offer support in a caring and accepting atmosphere.
Support Groups - Miscellaneous
Sometimes are circumstances and health issues are unique. May you find what you are looking for here!
Support Groups - Neurological
Gatherings and support for afflicted with problems of the neurological system, such as Multiple Sclerosis.
Support Groups - Online
Provide even homebound caregivers and patients with an opportunity to share information, feelings and coping skills in a supportive atmosphere with others who are in a similar situation.
Support Groups - Respiratory
Offers persons with emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, and other respiratory diseases an opportunity to share problems and experiences with others who have similar ailments.
Support Groups - Stroke
Adjusting to life changes following a stroke can be difficult. Gain support from others who are in the same situation.
Telephone and Visitation Services
Phone calls and/or home visits to seniors who are housebound.
Transportation for non-medical reasons
Public or private transportation for short or long distances, often at reduced rates if rider is disabled, senior, or low income.
Veterans Services
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The  signifies a Mercy Hospice contracted agency, facility, or supplier. Medicare regulations require that patient's use those who have a contract in place with Mercy Hospice when any outside service(s) are provided.
Inclusion of an agency, facility, or supplier on this webpage does not imply endorsement. Similarly, omission does not reflect criticism. |
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This website is sponsored by Mercy
Hospice and Palliative Care, providing compassionate care
and support to the seriously ill and their families since 1981. |
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