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Useful
Phone Numbers of Bureau for
Public Health Bureau for
Community Support Bureau for
Medical Services Commission
on Aging Kanawha Charleston Health Department (304) 348-8080 Office of
Health Facility Licensure and Certification West Virginia Health Care Association (304) 346-4575 West Virginia
Home Health Services West Virginia
Health Care Authority West Virginia
Department of Health and Human Resources Medicare
Appeals West Virginia Alzheimers Association (304) 343-2717 |
Who is a Caregiver? A caregiver is defined as a person taking care of a sick, disabled or elderly person at home. The decision to be a caregiver is not one to be taken lightly. Although caring for someone can be rewarding, it can also affect your home and family life, your work and your free time. If a loved one has come to depend on you, you may have become a caregiver without realizing it and you need to decide if this is the best option for you. Caring at home may not be the right option for everyone and if you do reach this decision you should consult with your physician for alternative caregiving arrangmements.
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Recommended Reading "Hard Choices for Loving People." Available from the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services. Call (304) 558-3317 to order a copy of this booklet. Elder
Care: A Six Step Guide to Balancing Work and Family Caregiver's
Handbook Final
Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs and Communications
of the Dying |
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