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Section 3: Helping you to help and serve Home Teachers, Visiting Teachers and others...
Section III Especially for the Extended Family Membersand the Church Family (Ward or Branch)
"We can each do something...To worthy causes and needy people, we can give time if we don't have money and we can give
love when our time runs out...So many are so generous. I know that some of you are struggling to make ends meet in your own
lives and still you find something to share." Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, General Conference, April 1996.
Chapter 16 Caring for Our Own
"[Can we} set aside our love of substance and hear the cry of the hungry, the needy, the naked, and the sick?...The giver
helps those in need by sharing what he has received. The receiver accepts the offering with gratitude. As the receiver rises
to his full potential, he then is able to reach our to help others." Bishop H. David Burton, General Conference, April 1997.
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"If the kindred family system were working as it could, our hearts would encompass each family member in time of need.
Shared resources would make the family self-reliant. Children would consider it a blessing, not a burden, to care for aged
parents." May 1989 "Ensign" page 60 by Elder J. Richard Clarke.
"Ensign," June 1993, page 50, "Speaking Today: Infinite Needs and Finite Resources" by Elder Glenn L Pace, Of the Seventy.
"The greatest compassionate service each of us can give may be in our own neighborhoods and communities.
"Wherever we live in the world, there is pain and sorrow all around us. We need to decide how we can best be of service.
"One thing that we cannot overlook is that all people need to give...I cannot become sanctified without serving others,
and I will be held accountable if I rob another of the opportunity to give service...You and you alone know your own unique
situation and can determine how these principles can be applied at your particular age and circumstances."
"The plan of the Father is that family love and companionship will continue into the eternities. Being one in a family
carries great responsibility of caring, loving, lifting, and strengthening each member of the family so that all can righteously
endure to the end in mortality and dwell together throughout eternity. It is not enough just to save ourselves. It is equally
important that parents, brothers, and sisters are saved in our families."
Nov 1996 "Ensign" page 65 by Elder Robert D. Hales."Contention in our families drives the Spirit of the Lord away. It
also drives many of our family members away."
May 1989 "Ensign" page 60 by Elder J. Richard Clarke. "He, the Son of the Everlasting Father, was the epitome of mercy.
His ministry was one of
compassion toward the poor, the sick, the oppressed, the victims of injustice and man's inhumanity to man. His sacrifice on the cross was an unparalleled act of mercy in behalf of all humanity. "How great a thing is mercy. Most often it is quiet and unassuming. It receives few headlines." May 1990 "Ensign" page
68 by President Gordon B. Hinckley.
"So many people care...to help those in distress." May 1989 "Ensign," titled "Goodness is Gaining" by President Gordon
B. Hinckley.
"When families work together to care for elderly parents, the primary caretaker's burden lightens and the experience
is one of joy and less of duty...That joy can easily be shared with all family members. Although we usually think of Elijah's
mission in terms of family history, 'turning the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children
to the fathers' (D & C 27:9) is equally important for living generations." Oct 1990 "Ensign" page 47, "Who Will Mother
Mom?" by Loni Manning.
"Ensign," May 1994 page 88: "Take Especial Care of Your Family," by Elder Neal A. Maxell, Of the Quorum of the Twelve
Apostles. "Some of today's families already exist in a worse wilderness than did Father Lehi's. Healthy, traditional families
are becoming an endangered species!
"There are no perfect families, either in the world or in the Church, but there are many good families...There should
be less wringing of hands and more loving arms around our families.
"In the healthy family, first and best, we can learn to listen, forgive, praise, and to rejoice in the achievements of
others. There also we can learn to tame our egos, work, repent, and love. In families with spiritual perspective, yesterday
need not hold tomorrow hostage."
Chapter 17 The Ward or Branch Family Cares. What Can We Do? "The gospel plan requires giving and receiving. Faith alone is not enough. We need 'works' to serve and be served...Interdependence
is the essence of the gospel--even our testimonies come through the help of others." Elder Robert D. Hales, General Conference,
October 1975.
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"I learned long ago to sustain the priesthood and not get in the way of Relief Society...your God-given role as nurturers
has never been more needed. This gift is unique to your womanhood. Men are not so richly endowed with these gifts." President
James E. Faust, General Conference, October 1997.
"Ensign," November 1976, page 127, "Loving One Another," by President Spencer W. Kimball. "Caring for aged parents and
teaching children habits of work are stressed."This is very important, and I hope you will not forget it, you bishops. In
your wards, remind your people that they should take care of their fathers and mothers, no matter if they do become senile,
no matter if they do become difficult to handle. They should be taken care of; that is a part of the program of the Lord established
when He first organized this world."
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland when heading BYU, said in a devotional: "We must be Christians at all times...God does not give
'time off' for bad behavior."
"Our lives are blessed as we learn lessons from trusted friends whose disabilities and humility invite the Spirit...Our
task, facilitated by prayer, is to recognize even the slight limitations of each person who may be suffering pain or discouragement."
Elder W. Craig Zwick, General Conference, October 1995.
"Ensign" March 1995, page 26, "I Was Overwhelmed by Their Love," by Di Ann Cook. "Most of us feel awkward visiting a
nursing home, but I quickly found meaning in each visit...Though some of their bodies are spent, barely responsive to their
bright, alert minds, and though others wander, their spirits respond to the love we give. Love is returned a thousandfold!"
"Ensign," March 1988 page 50 "The Widows 'Might'" by Evelyn T. Marshall. "Regardless of varying individual circumstances,
faithful widows are a mighty army bringing to pass much righteousness as they strengthen themselves and others. They demonstrate
self-reliance based on living gospel principles. They acknowledge partnership with their Heavenly Father as they shoulder
alone responsibilities they previously shared. While doing so, they also serve and grow. The 'mite' they cast into sustaining
and building the Lord's Kingdom is mighty indeed."
"Ensign," July 1995, page 22 "The Ward Family: Pulling Together," by Kathleen Lubeck Peterson. "Within our own wards
are countless opportunities to lighten other's burdens, embrace brothers and sisters, and stretch our souls in service. Following
are just a few of the ways we can find these opportunities.
"1. Learn to think like a shepherd. This is part of following the example of the Savior.
"2. Support ward or branch efforts to help lift burdens. [As a result of doing this] our service
becomes more spontaneous,
more based on a joyful desire, even a
need, to serve others.
"3. Give service as a family. Families make wonderful ward shepherds... Latter-Day Saint families
frequently reach out
to others even while they are in
need of help themselves.
"4. Watch out for the lost sheep...there are, sometimes, members whose needs we overlook...Fortunately,
this can
be overcome when members are attuned
to looking out for
those whose burdens need lifting.
This attitude of concern
and a ready disposition to help
are a good gauge of the depth
of our discipleship."
"Ensign" Feb 1992, page 2 "First Presidency Message: The Long Line of the Lonely," by President Thomas S. Monson, Second
Counselor in the First Presidency. "Whatever the name, there lives within each city the widow deprived of her companion and
often her child. The need is the same, The affliction is real.
"Hopefully all of us may again hear the echo of words spoken by the Master: 'Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of
the least of these...ye have done it unto me'(Matt 25:40)...The leadership of the Church is mindful of the widow, the widower,
the lonely. Can we be less concerned?.
"Today wise men still look heavenward and again see a bright, particular star. It will guide you and me to our opportunities.
The burden of the downtrodden will be lifted, the cry of the hungry will be stilled, the lonely heart will be comforted--and
souls will be saved. Yours, theirs, and mine."
Chapter 18 Ideas for the Home and Visiting Teachers
"Ensign," November 1997, page 22: "Applying the Atoning Blood of Christ," by Elder Neal A. Maxwell, Of the Quorum of
the Twelve Apostles. "By sharing as best we can in the sufferings and sicknesses of others, we too can develop our empathy--that
everlasting and vital virtue."
"Men have to suffer that they may come upon Mount Zion and be exalted above the heavens," Prophet Joseph Smith, Jr.,
in the History of the Church 5:556.
"We [Apostles and Prophets] have to work [also] to be tuned in [to the Spirit]." President James E. Faust, BYU Address,
January 7, 1996.
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"Ensign," March 1993, page 49 "The Visiting Teacher: Nurturing Others with Caring and Faith." "Women seem to have a natural
desire to nurture others. We can do so through words, example and loving gestures...We can care, not criticize...We can exercise
our faith in behalf of others."
"Ensign," April 1990 page 72, "What Do I Say to Someone Who is Dying?" by Emily Farmer, Windsor Junction, Nova Scotia.
"...I learned that I had cancer...Though many people were concerned and wanted to help, I found that many of them felt uncomfortable
and unsure of just what they could or should do...Find out what the family really needs before you inundate them with lemon
pie.
"When you visit, be yourself and treat the terminally ill person normally...share your sense of humor...Don't forget
to share home teaching and visiting teaching messages with the terminally ill person.
"There are many things you can do to support a terminally ill person...The keys to success are to be yourself, treat
the person as normally as possible, and tailor your service to meet the person's needs."
"Ensign," July 1991, page 58, "A Nourisher of Thine Old Age" by Joy Saunders Lundberg. "Through the years, Mother has
loved crocheting afghans, but now she cannot seem to remember or relearn how to crochet. And yet she wanted to make 'one last
afghan.'
"Crocheting has never been my forte. However, mother's visiting teacher is an expert. She has patiently worked with mother,
doing much of the crocheting herself but allowing mother to do enough to feel the joy of accomplishment. How grateful I am
for people like her who help make the burden lighter!"
"Ensign," May 1980, "Welfare Principles in Relief Society" by Sister Shirley W Thomas, Second Counselor in the Relief
Society General Presidency. "Each problem is in someway unique and may require a special sensitivity to the care needed."
"Ensign," November 1987, "The Opening and Closing of Doors," by President Howard W. Hunter, Acting President of the Quorum
of the Twelve Apostles. "When one door shuts, another opens...We are not always wise enough or experienced enough to judge
adequately all of the possible entries and exists.
"Forgive me if I remain seated while I present these few remarks. It is not by choice that I speak from a wheel chair.
"I have observed that life -every life- has a full share of ups and downs...Being child-like and submitting to our Father's will is not always easy. "Doors close regularly in our lives, and some of these closings cause genuine pain and heartache. But I do believe that where one such door closes, another opens (and perhaps more than one), with hope and blessings in other areas in our lives that we might not have discovered otherwise." "Ensign," October 1969, page 57, by President Romney: "...This does not mean that we crave suffering. We avoid all we
can...[also] we cannot indulge ourselves the luxury of self pity."
"Ensign," November 1974, page 31,"The Savior's Program for the Care of Aged: Senior Saints have much to contribute,"
by Bishop Vaughn J. Featherstone, Second Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric. "The poor never saved for rainy days because
it rained everyday of their lives"
[Wallstreet Journal, November 15, 1972, page 1]. "Many of the aged are gnawed by the fear not that they will die, but
that they will die unnoticed by anyone."
"Let us review the program, the Lord's program, for the care of our senior saints.
"First, the responsibility rests with the individual to do all he or she can to be a
contributing member of society and of the Church, and give service to friends and children and loved ones. All these give soul satisfaction so needed. "Second, the family should do all they can do. Those who have mothers and fathers who are confined should care for them
by furnishing those souls needs such as love, care, and tenderness...try to anticipate their needs...I believe the Savior
would be pleased if we would bring these souls back into our homes, if possible, and if not, to pay the expenses from members
of the family. I don't know of any mother or father in the Church who turned their children over to society during those prolonged
sicknesses or during those first years of life
when it took 24 hours a day to care for the infant child. "Third, after the individual and family have used all their resources, then the Church is called in to assist. When I
was Stake President, we wanted the lonely, the heart sick, the despairing, even the inactive, young or old, to move into our
stake so we would have greater opportunity to serve."
"Consider the 'lost battalions' of the aged, the widowed, the sick. All too often they are found in the parched and desolate
wilderness of isolation called loneliness...When youth departs, when health declines, when vigor wanes, when the light of
hope flickers ever so dimly, the members of these vast 'lost battalions' can be succored and sustained by the hand that helps
and the heart that knows compassion." from Jun 1971 "The Ensign" page 95 titled "Lost
Battalions" by Elder Thomas S. Monson of the Council of the Twelve. "Ensign," May 1991, page 83. "A Pattern of Righteousness" by Sister Janette C. Hales, Second Counselor in the Young Women
General Presidency. "Patterns are meant to be repeated. A pattern of righteousness is worthy of duplication, yet there are
those who suppose that our righteousness involves climbing some imaginary vertical ladder. We then think we hasten our progress
by trying to get above or ahead of others. I believe this is pride...Righteousness is reproduced horizontally, not vertically."
"Ensign," May 1978, page 85, "In the Time of Old age," by Sister Barbara B. Smith, Relief Society General President.
"Preparing for old age is something we all must do - as well as loving those who are already elderly...With careful planning,
a family can have loving, rewarding experiences in caring for its elderly members.
"There is no better way to teach children respect for the elderly...than by helping to care for their older relatives...The
dependent elderly need the kindness and attention of loving friends and visiting and home teachers...And after a family member
enters a health care institution, the family and the Church need to continue their supportive interest with regular visits
and expressions of love."
"Ensign," May 1986, page 69, "They taught and Did Minister One to Another," by Elder James M. Paramore, of the First
Quorum of the Seventy. "May we truly minister and teach all of our people, but especially reach out to those who plead in
their hearts -our widows, divorced, non-members, aged, less active...President Spencer W. Kimball gave these insights about
the ministry of the Savior: 'Never did the Savior give in expectation. I know of no case in his life in which there was an
exchange. He was always the giver, seldom the recipient...We should strive to give as he gave. To give of oneself is a holy
gift'" (The Wondrous Gift, page
2, 1978 Deseret Book Company, Salt Lake City, Utah). "Ensign," May 1987, page 48, "To the Home Teachers if the Church," by President Ezra Taft Benson. "My good brethren of
the Melchizedek Priesthood and the Aaronic Priesthood, home teaching is an inspired program. It is the heart of caring, of
loving, of reaching out to the one--both the active and less active. It is priesthood compassionate service. It is how we
express our faith in practical works. It is one of the tests of true discipleship."
"Ensign," May 1986, page 25, "In the Lord's Own Way," by Elder Russell M. Nelson, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
"Ours is not to judge; ours is a covenantal obligation to care for the poor and needy, to prepare for their rejoicing when
the Messiah shall come again.
"The Lords's 'own way' includes,
"first, reliance on self, "then on family. As parents care for their children, they, in turn, may reciprocate when parents become less able. Family pride
promotes solicitude for each member, taking priority over
other
assistance
"then the church...To care fully for the poor to [help them] change. ..'Thou shalt not be idle; for he that is shall not eat
the bread nor
wear the garments of the laborer."
Chapter 19 Understanding the World of the Caregiver "Ensign," November 1997, page 22: "Applying the Atoning Blood of Christ," by Elder Neal A. Maxwell, Of the Quorum of
the Twelve Apostles. "Some tests by their very nature are unfair...While so striving daily, we will fall short. Hence the
avoidance of discouragement is so vital...You and I should count our blessings, but we should also make them count!"
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October 1991 "Ensign'" page 64, "The Mathematics of Multiple Disabilities," by Laurie Wilson Thornton. "For those who
suffer multiple disabilities, one plus one adds up to much more than twice the challenge...What can I do to help?
1-"Accept the person as an individual. Don't ignore him. 'I would rather have them say the wrong thing than
nothing at all.
It fortifies me when someone asks how he is' [says
one
ther of a disabled boy].
2-"Recognize that training and patient persistence are often needed in reaching out to those with multiple disabilities.
But the rewards of
developing a relationship with such a person are worth
the effort.
3-"Realistically assess the person's strengths and weaknesses, and adapt programs when possible.
4-"Consult with community experts who may help you adapt programs to fit the individual's needs.
5-"Be sensitive to the needs of family members. 6-"Understand that there are stages in adjusting to a disability, as well as variations in a person's ability
to cope.
7-"Offer to relieve the care-givers. 8-"Realistically asses with the care-giver the time he or she has available for Church service...Despite
such challenges, many
[care-givers] say they not only want but
need to serve in Church callings.
9-"Help ward members understand...Understanding the needs of the disabled also involves understanding the equipment
they use.
10-"Remember that no matter how crippled in body or mind a person may be, there is a whole spirit inside."
"Ensign," May 1996, page 32: "Faith of Our Fathers," by Joseph B. Wirthlin, Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. "The
Lord is well aware of our mortality. He knows our weaknesses. He understands the challenges of our everyday lives. He has
great empathy for the temptations of earthly appetites and passions."
Chapter 20 Understanding the World of the Caregiving Recipient
"Self-judgement in any direction is a hazardous pastime. It is a fact of life that the direction in which we are moving
is more important than where we are," Elder Marvin J. Ashton Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. May 1987 "Ensign," page
65.
President Thomas S. Monson, Of the First Presidency, May 1996 "Ensign," page 43: "Duty Calls" "How does one magnify a
calling? Simply by performing the service that pertains to it."
-------------------------------- "This strong woman, though physically helpless, had the power to love, to motivate, to inspire, to perpetrate righteousness,
to do good. My plea for each of us is to recognize that God has given each of us power--the power to act, to choose, to serve,
to love, and to accomplish much good." Found on page 11 of the November 1995 "Ensign," article name: "The Power of Goodness,"
by President Janette Hales Beckham, Young Women General President. "The Family: A Proclamation to the World," found on page
102 of the November 1995
"Ensign," by the First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles: "The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave. Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally..." Chapter 21 Helping the Widow, Widower, or Other Survivors
"Ensign," June 1993, page 47, "Well-balanced Widowhood," by Kellene R. Adams. "'I think I felt more alone at sacrament
meeting than anywhere else' observes Nina Irene Clements Ricks as she recalls the first time she went to church as a widow.
Above all, reports Sister Ricks, it is her strong testimony of the gospel that has given her faith and strength to deal with
the challenges of widowhood and advancing age."
-------------------------- "Ensign," June 1993, page 34 "So Much to Live For," by Don L. Searle. "Older widows and widowers find it takes strength
to endure without their companions, but life still has much to offer...this season of life without one's beloved spouse can
be a time of fulfillment and growth, a time to add spiritual depth that will enrich an eternal relationship...Spirituality,
self reliance, and charity - along with other qualities fostered by faith and obedience to the gospel - are not dependent
on marriage, and they do not die with a spouse."
"Ensign," October 1991, page 54, "Helping the Newly Widowed," by Valaree Terribilini Swensen Brough. "I often felt inadequate
when trying to express sympathy, and would usually avoid the viewing and funeral...But now, having been a widow, I know from
experience those words and deeds that comforted and strengthened me." She then listed 10 suggestions:
1- "Do not say, 'If there's anything I can do'... many widows will not ask for help. Instead, try saying something like
this: 'I've got some extra tulip bulbs.'
2- "Volunteer to put up a tv antenna, to fix that ripped screen, to plow the garden, to prune the trees. Yard work can
seem overwhelming to a new widow.
3- "For priesthood leaders: Be cautious and seek the Spirit's guidance as you consider calling a new widow to certain
positions [like Single Adult Rpresentative] in the church. Try to keep things as near normal as possible for her.
4- "For friends: The new widow, especially if young, finds that talk about husbands, pregnancies, and new babies are
rather sensitive subjects during the first year or more of single life.
5- "Invite the newly single person to Institute or other classes where she can share interests with people not in the
traditional 'couple' arrangement.
6- "Invite her to go to the temple with you.
7- "A widow appreciates it when a man- a home teacher, a relative- can provide her children with a father image. Offer
to take the children to father-son or father-daughter activities.
8- "Offer to take the children for an hour.
9- "Listen with your heart. ..If you see the ache in her eyes or hear the falter in her voice, offer to come and visit
her that day.
10- "Ponder carefully and compassionately what it must be like to live without a companion and second parent in the home...The
words, the deeds, the caring will mean much."
Chapter 22 Ethnicity, Minority, and Other Special Issues
"Ensign," May 1996, page 24: "Finding Joy in This Life," by Elder Richard G. Scott, Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
"Don't concentrate on what you don't have or have lost...Find the compensatory blessings in your life when, in the wisdom
of the Lord, He deprives you of something you very much want. To the sightless or hearing impaired, He sharpens the other
senses. To the ill, He gives patience, understanding, and increased appreciation for others' kindness...You will discover
compensatory blessings when you willingly accept the will of the Lord and exercise faith in Him."
---------------- "Ensign," May 1994, page 69, "Teach Us Tolerance and Love" by Elder Russell M. Nelson Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
"Tolerance is the key that opens the door to mutual understanding and love.
"...there is a difference between tolerance and tolerate. Your gracious tolerance for an individual does not grant him
or her license to do wrong, nor does your tolerance obligate you to tolerate his or her misdeed.
"... we must never be guilty of any sin sown by the seed of intolerance...our highest priorities in life are to love
God and to love our neighbors...discrimination based on ethnic or religious identity has led to senseless slaughter, vicious
pogroms, and countless acts of cruelty.
"Tolerance does not require the surrender of noble purpose or of individual
identity...cooperative efforts to help neighbors in distress transcend any barriers posed by religion, race, or culture. Those good deeds are latter-day love in action!. "Differences in cultural background, language, gender, and facial features fade into insignificance as members lose themselves
in service to their beloved Savior.
"Overdoses of needed medication can be toxic. Boundless mercy could oppose justice. So tolerance, without limit, could
lead to spineless permissiveness. The Lord drew boundary lines to define acceptable limits of tolerance. Danger rises when
those divine limits are disobeyed.
"...the Savior taught us that we need not tolerate evil...Though he loved the sinner, the Lord said that He 'cannot look
upon sin with the least degree of allowance'... Real love for the sinner may compel courageous confrontation -- not acquiescence!
Real love does not support self-destructive behavior... United we may respond. Together we may stand, intolerant of transgression
but tolerant of neighbors with differences they hold sacred."
Chapter 23: Epilogue, Some Final Words of Encouragement
"What is needed is mortal submission, even when there is no immediate divine
explanation...Mortality presents us with numerous opportunities to become more Christ-like: first, by coping successfully with those of life's challenges which are 'common to man [kind].' "In addition, there are also our customized trials such as experiencing illness, aloneness, persecution, betrayal, irony,
poverty, false witness, unreciprocated love, etc.
"Moreover, partaking of a bitter cup without becoming bitter is likewise part of the emulation of Jesus." "Ensign," November
1997, page 22, by Elder Neal A. Maxwell, Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
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"Some times we receive counsel that we cannot understand or that seems not to apply to us, even after careful prayer and thought.
Don't discard the counsel, but hold it close."
And finally, to the words of our living prophet:
"May you be strengthened for the challenges of the day. May you be endowed with wisdom beyond your own in dealing with
the problems you constantly face." President Gordon B. Hinckley, General Conference, October 1995.
Community Resources Beyond the Family and Church "Ensign," May 1996, page 62: "A Legacy of Testimony," by Elder Henry B. Eyring, Of the Twelve Apostles. "Tragedy, loss,
and hurt often arrive unanticipated. How we react when we are surprised will tell our families whether what we have taught
and testified lies deep in our hearts."
----------------------------- Free Service from National Association of Area Agencies on Aging --funds provided by the Older Americans Act:
Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116. Call between 9 am and 7 pm Eastern Standard time.
Helps to identify the "most appropriate organization for information and assistance in the older person's community." This service can be an important resource for the caregiver. Rather than trying to "go it alone," Eldercare Locator can suggest public and private programs in the area that can help. Some of the phone numbers it can provide would help you find such things as: adult day care senior center programs home delivered meals recreation & social activities housing options legal assistance transportation (example: going to Doctor appointments) home health services elder abuse prevention nursing home ombudsman telephone reassurance support groups medical equipment long-term care ombudsman respite care health promotion adult foster care case management health insurance counseling personal care socialization/recreation State Agencies
The Utah Division of Aging and Adult Services over sees the several Area Agencies on Aging in the state. The programs that are included through these organizations include: Age to be Eligible: 18 old years and above
Adult Foster Care Adult Protective Services Protective Financial Arrangements Adult Day Care In-Home: Alternatives Program, Homemaker and Personal Care Age to be Eligible: 55 years old and above
Title V Senior Employment Volunteer Programs Age to be Eligible: 60 years old and above
Disease Prevention & Health Promotion Services Access Services Nutrition Programs Eldercare Campaign Legal Services In-Home: OAA Title III B & D (Supportive Services) Multipurpose Senior Centers Long Term Care Ombudsman Age to be Eligible: 65 years old and above Limited, only in some areas: Title XIX Medicaid Waiver Addresses to Other Resources:
Social Security Administration
6401 Security Blvd Baltimore, MD 21235 American Association of Retired Persons
1909 K Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20049 Alzheimer Disease & Related Disorders Assn.
70 E. Lake Street #600 Chicago, IL 60601 Arthritis Foundation
1212 Avenue of the Americans New York, NY 10036 National Hospice Organization
1901 N. Fort Meyer Drive Suite 902 Arlington, VA 22209 AmericanCancer Society
90Park Avenue New York, NY 10016 |
There are 3 parts to LDS Adult Caregiving. This is the final part.