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3 New Ways That Medicare Is Supporting Family Caregivers

So often caregivers are unseen and unsung heroes, head of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says

It’s not surprising that family members, often thrust into caregiving with little notice, find themselves navigating a complex medical system without any training or guidance.

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AARP

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Caregiving Youth Shine

Caregiving youth received a national platform on the TODAY Show with Maria Shriver, marking a crucial step towards greater recognition and support for these young people. The American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) and Kesem, a leading organization for children of cancer patients, teamed up for this appearance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Palliative Care

Planning for care during a serious illness can be challenging. Palliative care is an option that can help patients and their families. To learn more, explore answers to frequently asked questions about palliative care below.

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National Institute on Aging

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Make a Plan ~ Emergency Preparedness for Your Family

Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area.

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Ready.gov

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Extreme Heat and Your Health

Take steps to protect yourself from extreme heat. Extreme heat is defined as summertime temperatures that are much hotter and/or humid than average.

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Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

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AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline

AARP’s Fraud Watch NetworkTM Helpline is a free resource for AARP members and nonmembers alike. Trained fraud specialists and volunteers field thousands of calls each month. Get guidance you can trust, free of judgment.

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AARP

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Your Healthiest Self ~ Social Wellness Toolkit

Throughout your life positive social habits can help you build supports systems and stay healthier mentally and physically.

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National Institutes of Health

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AARP Livability Fact Sheets: The Complete Collection

The Livability Fact Sheets were created in partnership by AARP Livable Communities and the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute with a shared goal of helping local communities become safer, healthier, more walkable and more livable for people of all ages.

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AARP

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The DICE Approach Online Training Program

The DICE Approach Online Trianing Program provides an evidence-based video training program for caregivers of people with dementia.

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Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA) Resources

Learn about the resources and information offered from the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA).

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What is Ask an Expert?

Not sure where to turn? Let us help guide you! Ask an Expert is an exciting feature that allows you to email us a question so you can receive information, resources, and services to take the next step forward.

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Virginia Assisted Living Finder

Need help understanding and simplifying assisted living options? There’s an array of senior living options across Virginia that cater to different needs. The Virginia Assisted Living Finder includes housing resources and FAQS on housing topics to help guide you and your family.

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3 New Ways That Medicare Is Supporting Family Caregivers

Caregiving Youth Shine

Frequently Asked Questions About Palliative Care

Make a Plan ~ Emergency Preparedness for Your Family

Extreme Heat and Your Health

AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline

Your Healthiest Self ~ Social Wellness Toolkit

AARP Livability Fact Sheets: The Complete Collection

The DICE Approach Online Training Program

Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA) Resources

What is Ask an Expert?

Virginia Assisted Living Finder