The Home Instead Center for Successful Aging has created a number of resources to help older adults and caregivers with their day-to-day and ongoing needs.
Caregiver guides and tips
Information and resources for family caregivers.
Understand more about how to care for someone with dementia.
Legal terms for older adults and family caregivers
Find definitions for common legal terms related to power of attorney, conservatorship and guardianship.
Community resources
Access a convenient list of resources for older adults living in Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County.
Access a convenient list of resources for older adults living in Douglas and Sarpy Counties.
Health resources
Medicare prescription drug coverage
Learn about the basics of Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage.
Improving your learning and memory skills
Get simple, basic strategies for improving memory.
Housing and transportation resources
Find a retirement center, assisted living facility or dementia residence in the Omaha area.
Skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities
Find a skilled nursing or rehabilitation facility in the Omaha area.
Know who to contact for specialized transportation services including wheelchair accessible vans in the Omaha area.
Safety resources
Use this list to inspect your home for hazards and potential problems.
Know when and how to intervene when it is no longer safe for an older person to drive.
Think before you drink: alcohol use and older adults
Consider these factors when choosing whether or not to consume alcohol.
Your medications: use them safely!
Check out this list to ensure medication safety at home and at the doctor’s office or pharmacy.