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For questions, contact Senior Information & Assistance
at 707-468-5132 (or 1-800-510-2020 within Lake and |
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End-of-Life |
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Note: Bereavement Also contact the
agencies listed under "Hospice" for ongoing support groups. AARP End of Life
Program Useful
information and links to help plan for end of life, including discussion of
final wishes, wills and estate planning, hospice, and other topics. See www.aarp.org/families/end_life. AARP Grief &
Loss Program Useful
information and checklists on financial and legal actions to take when
someone dies, survivors' info on benefits, bereavement. See www.aarp.org/families/grief_loss. Redwood Funeral
Society (RFS) Works to protect
and defend individual choice for dignified, ethical, and fairly priced death
care. Consumer information and education about requirements and options to
assist in advanced planning for after-death arrangements. Volunteer speakers
available. Eligibility: One-time $40
membership fee, but no one refused services. Application available at website
or phone to request form. See www.funeral.org. Senior Legal
Hotline Free legal
advice, written information, referrals, and other brief services in all areas
of civil law for Hospice Services
of Services include
skilled nursing (pain/symptom management), patient/family education, health
aides, social workers, and spiritual/bereavement counseling for patients and
family. Eligibility: Doctor-ordered
services for terminally ill patients of all ages. Medicare, Medi-Cal and most
private insurance carriers provide coverage for hospice care. See www.Lakecountyhospice.org. |
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