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Important Documents

When making big decisions on behalf of someone else, it’s important to know your rights. The following documents will help you understand your role a little better.

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Develop a Care Plan

When caring for someone, it’s important to document their health conditions, treatments and medications.

This is especially helpful when shopping for Medicare coverage.

Learn more about a care plan and download a helpful worksheet at CDC.gov.

Local and National Resources

Caregiver Benefits and Services

Maryland Insurance Administration
insurance.maryland.gov

The Administration on Aging—educates older people and their caregiver(s) about benefits and services that can help them.
aoa.gov

Social Security Administration
ssa.gov

Created by the National Council on Aging (NCOA). This free, easy-to-use website helps older Americans identify their eligibility for a wide range of public assistance programs. benefitscheckup.org.
benefitscheckup.org

Caregiver Resources for Daily Living

Caring for someone is hard work. It’s important to make time for yourself.

Review the CDC’s guidance for self-care when caring for another.

Family Caregiver Resources
comfortkeepers.com

Online support group for children of aging parents
caregiver.org

Support for families facing caregiving challenges
caring.com

How to make a home safe for an aging individual
herohealth.com