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Home Safety Walkthrough Game
Can you spot the hazards? Walk through 4 rooms and test your knowledge about fall prevention and home safety. Interactive, educational, and takes just 5 minutes.
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Legal Planning Guide for Families
Advance directives, power of attorney, and other essential legal steps for seniors. Complete guide to legal documents every family needs.
Care Planning Guide for Families
How to build, manage, and update a home care plan that works for your loved one. Complete guide to care planning and coordination.
Home Safety Assessment Checklist
A room-by-room guide to making your loved one's home safer. Bathroom safety, fall prevention, lighting, and hazard removal.
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Hospital Discharge Checklist
Preparing your loved one for a safe transition home after hospitalization. What to ask, how to prepare the home, and post-discharge support.
Starting the Home Care Conversation
A compassionate guide to discussing care needs with your loved one, including phrases that open doors and strategies for handling resistance.
Family Caregiver Self-Care Checklist
Protect your own health while caring for someone you love. Assessment checklist to identify warning signs of caregiver burnout and practical steps you can take this week.
How Do I Pay for Home Care in Rhode Island?
A comprehensive family guide to understanding coverage, costs, and payment options including Medicaid, NHPRI, Medicare, private pay, and veterans benefits.
Is Home Care Right for Your Family?
Assessment checklist to help you decide what your loved one needs. Evaluate daily living activities, health and safety, emotional wellbeing, and family caregiver impact.
Your Guide to Home Care Options in Rhode Island
Understanding the difference between non-medical home care, skilled home health care, and private duty nursing to choose the right care for your loved one.
Rhode Island Medicaid & Medicare Guide
Navigate coverage for home care services in the Ocean State. Essential differences between Medicaid and Medicare, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.
Home Care vs. Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes
A clear comparison to help your family choose the right level of care. Understand the differences in cost, coverage, and care settings.
Rhode Island Senior Resource Directory
Essential services, programs, and contact numbers for older adults. Transportation, meals, legal aid, health insurance, and crisis support.
Fall Prevention Guide for Rhode Island Seniors
How to protect your loved one from the #1 cause of injury. Risk factors, room-by-room safety checklist, and daily prevention habits.
Legal Planning Guide for Families
Advance directives, power of attorney, and other essential legal steps for seniors. Complete guide to legal documents every family needs.
Emergency Preparedness Guide for Seniors
What to do before, during, and after an emergency. Go-bag checklist, essential documents, power outage plans, and emergency contacts.
Nutrition and Meal Planning for Seniors
A practical guide to healthy eating for older adults. Warning signs of malnutrition, balanced meal planning, and how caregivers support nutrition.
Long Distance Caregiving Guide
Supporting a loved one in Rhode Island when you can't be there every day. Building support networks, monitoring care, and managing guilt.
Understanding Your Medicaid Rights in Rhode Island
What every home care client and family needs to know. Your right to choose providers, participate in care plans, and file complaints.
What to Expect: Your First 30 Days with In Home Wellcare
A step-by-step guide to getting started with professional home care. Assessment process, caregiver matching, and what happens in the first month.
Home Safety Assessment Checklist
A room-by-room guide to making your loved one's home safer. Bathroom safety, fall prevention, lighting, and hazard removal.
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
A family guide to recognizing symptoms, communicating effectively, and planning care. Early signs, home safety, and RI resources.
Seasonal Safety Guide for Rhode Island Seniors
Protect your loved one through every season. Winter storm prep, summer heat safety, fall prevention, and year-round tips.
Care Planning Guide for Families
How to build, manage, and update a home care plan that works for your loved one. Complete guide to care planning and coordination.
Official RI Government Resources
Official government resources to help you navigate Long-Term Services & Supports (LTSS), Medicaid programs, and health plan information directly from Rhode Island state agencies.
Rhode Island State Resources
Access official government resources for Long-Term Services & Supports (LTSS), Medicaid programs, and health plan information directly from Rhode Island state agencies. These resources provide authoritative information about eligibility, applications, and funding options for home care services.
Why These Resources Matter
Understanding how to navigate Long-Term Services & Supports is crucial for Rhode Island families. These official state resources provide authoritative information about eligibility, application processes, and funding options. Whether you're exploring in-home care, assisted living, or nursing facility options, these resources help you make informed decisions about paying for care.
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Direct from Rhode Island Department of Human Services
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Updated with latest eligibility and program changes
✓ Comprehensive
Covers all aspects of LTSS and Medicaid programs
RI Aging-in-Place Resource Library
Searchable articles, guides, and whitepapers on RI Medicaid LTSS, home modifications, caregiver support groups, dementia care, and more — auto-tagged by town and service type.
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