It is especially
important for older adults to make sure
their paperwork is up-to-date and organized.
This is necessary for not only your own wellbeing but so a family member
(be sure to let them know where it is) can access the required documents in the
event of an emergency. Your organization
should include all financial and medical records as well as legal documents.
To help you get
started, several websites offer downloadable forms including personal medical
history forms. Update this form as
needed to reflect changes in your or your loved one’s health and medications
and include a family health history.
Your paperwork should also include information regarding your Social
Security benefits and Medicare.
Financial
documents should include information on stocks, bonds, and mutual fund investments. You will also want to list all bank accounts
and safety deposit boxes as well as credit card accounts. Include in your financial records any
mortgage obligations and other liabilities and debts along with the deeds and
titles to property you own. Don’t forget
to add property tax information and your most recent tax return. In addition record the location of all of
your valuables.
Your legal
documents should include your Will, a Power of Attorney and an Advance Medical
Directive. These documents cannot be
signed by someone who is incapacitated so it is important to do it before the
need arises. An Advance Medical
Directive can include a Living Will that allows you to state the type of
treatment you may or may not wish to receive if you are no longer able to make
decisions for yourself. You may want to
include a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care that allows you to
designate a person to make decisions for you in the event you are unable.
At MorningStar of
Sparks, we offer 128 stylish and spacious suites for independent living and
80 for assisted living in a wide variety of well-designed floor plans.
Additionally, our Reflections Neighborhood offers 32 secure suites devoted to
the individualized
care for those with memory impairment. Please
visit our website to learn more about our community and use our online form to
setup a tour.
The unique
mission statement of MorningStar of Sparks, “to honor, to serve, to invest,”
sets us apart from other senior living communities. Our foundation is built
upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt
calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a
beautiful setting, we encourage you to see for yourself our exceptional
offering for independent and assisted living in the Reno, NV area.
Sources:
stretcher.com/stories/15/15nov23e.cfm
sageminder.com/Caregiving/CaregivingBasics/OrganizedCaregiver.aspx
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