Articles
Exceptional care giving requires more than good intentions. It requires expertise, coordination, and thoughtful leadership.
Published by: The Center for Universal Design, NC State University, College of Design. Intended to assist architects, builders, remodelers, installers, and carpenters better understand the critical design and construction issues involved in installing curbless or “roll-in” showers.
Newsletter Archive
Checklists, Reminders
A downloadable PDF to help you make an informed decision when selection a caregiver.
Organizations
Aging with Dignity is a non-profit organization that defends the rights of all people as they approach the end of life. Their Five Wishes program is America’s most popular resource for advanced care planning.
The AKC Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) program is an expert-made training program with a 10-skill test that teaches good manners to dogs. Bentley graduated with flying colors!
A program sponsored by the University of Tennessee School of Veterinary Medicine connecting volunteer pet owners to community members. Bentley is an enthusiastic participant!
Forms and Publications
An advance health care directive is a legal document that tells your doctor, family, and others your health care preferences, including what types of treatment you want or don’t want at the end of life. It also lets you name someone to make health care decisions for you if you can’t make them yourself. Version: State of Tennessee
Making it easy for older adults, caregivers, and families to find trusted services, helpful information, and community support all in one place.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers this survivors and burial benefits kit as a source of pre-need planning information and record storage for Veterans and their families. This kit is intended to be used as a supplement to the Summary of VA Dependents’ and Survivors’ Benefits pamphlet.