AARP provides a variety of resources for the advanced planning process. This may be useful to individuals looking to set their future or even caregivers who must help someone.
Free tax returns for seniors. Visit the site or call the number to find the location nearest to you.
The information below discusses some of the different forms that you will want to consider having.
Please download here: https://washoecaregivers.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Important-Documents-1.pdf
The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) acts as a single point of entry for long-term support for seniors age 60 or above, people with disabilities (of any age), family members, and care providers.
A licensed social worker visits your home to discuss the amount of help you will need. Enables individuals to remain in their homes.
This website provides an advanced planning guide. Individuals go step-by-step through an educational overview of advanced planning.
Investigates and prosecutes Medicaid provider fraud, patient abuse or neglect, and misappropriation of trust funds.
This website contains information and resources about various topics; one of them being advanced planning.
Helps to provide education and linkages to community services through health advocate volunteers.
Seven week class taught in the Spring and Fall that goes over information for estate planning, wills, trusts, fiduciaries, power of attorney and more.
The Durable Power of Attorney for Finances appoints an individual to manage the finances and property of the person being cared for when they are no longer able to do so themselves. Please download here: https://washoecaregivers.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/STATUTORY-FORM-POWER-OF-ATTORNEY-1.pdf
The Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care appoints someone to ensure that health care wishes are followed.
Please download here: https://washoecaregivers.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Durable-Power-of-Attorney-for-Health-Care-Decisions-1.pdf
Offers free opportunity to speak to attorneys volunteering their time on consumer protection, financial abuse, and other services for the elderly. Program is offered through Washoe Legal Services.
The program was initiated to improve the quality of care in America’s nursing homes.
Website addressing the questions related to long term care through a large variety of resources, and provides information for planning for different age groups.
Medicaid offers various coverage plans to help eligible seniors cover the cost of their health costs.
Information on Medicare, including comparisons of Medicare and medigap plans. Call the number to speak with licensed insurance agents.
This website has various resources for advanced planning such as PDF files explaining topics associated to advanced planning.
Services for those in need of a job, Veterans in need of assistance to find a job, or even information about your rights as an employee.
This center works to protect and advocate for human and legal rights.
Personalized budgets are developed for each individual client to meet their unique needs.
Website providing resources and forms regarding advanced planning and end of life care.
Plan Your Story shows families how to be pro-active and talk with their aging loved ones about their wishes for the future. A completed Plan Your Story provides direction in a family crisis and provides clarity on what to do in future challenges.
Plan Your Story today, you'll be glad you did!
This website provides an advance planning guide full of detailed answers and information.
Provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter to help the aged, blind, and disabled.
Provides free, in depth, one-on-one insurance counseling and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, friends, and caregivers.
Appoints a public guardian to manage the personal and/or financial affairs for an individual who is unable to do so themselves.
Appoints a representative to manage the funds for seniors who are no longer able to manage their own funds.