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- This event is free and hoted by the Southern Caregiver Resource Center's (858.268.4432) Caregiver Support Group for Men (www.CaregiverSupportGroupForMen.com) in association with LHi Counseling & Consultation's Group, Collaborative Caregivers (Edward De La Loza, LCSW, 866.665.4422) and The Elder Care Law Firm (800.332.3644).

- It is provided to better inform participants facing increasing cost for care for care of a loved one.

- MetLife reports, "[T]he average loss per [working] person was an estimated $566,500 in wages, $67,000 in pension benefits and $25,500 in Social Security benefits, a lifetime loss of $659,000. The reasons cited were reduced work hours and missed promotions, transfers or training opportunities" (AARP, Double Bind, May 2006).

- USA Today reports, [T]he elderly are considering other options to expensive care in the U.S.: "Douglas was shocked by the high cost and impersonal care at assisted-living facilities near her home. After searching the Internet for other options, she joined a small but steadily growing number of Americans who are moving across the border to nursing homes in Mexico..." (Seniors head south to Mexican nursing homes, 08.15.2007).

- Study finds, That Costs Average $204 Per Day, or $74,445 Per Year For Private Room [in a nursing home]" (Metlife, 11.08.2006).

- PsychCentral reports, "As economic stresses related to health care rise up the income ladder we are undermining the economic security of the workforce. In addition to less affordable medical care, families will no longer be able to save as much for retirement. Rising costs also put financial stress on employers based in the United States" (Americans Want Health System Change, 08.17.2006).

- The cost of care in a facility (and in the home) will continue to rise. Plan now and take advantage of the many free services of the Southern Caregiver Resource Center (858.268.4432). Home visits are available. Also available through the Southern Caregiver Resource Center...

Legal/Financial Consultation (Eligibility: For caregivers and families of adults with a brain impairment only):

SCRC staff will discuss with clients the various legal and financial issues relating to caring for an adult with a brain impairment. This may include planning for eligibility for public assistance programs, and identifying issues the client may want to raise with an attorney. If it is felt that a client would benefit from consultation with an attorney, he/she will be referred for SCRC legal consultation services. SCRC will provide a legal consultation with an attorney to assist families with the legal and financial concerns related to caring for an adult with brain impairment. This may include estate planning, methods to cover the costs of care and daily living, conservatorships, durable powers of attorney, patient's rights and insurance issues.

- For caregiver resources, respite and disease specific fact sheets, call today: Southern Caregiver Resource Center - 858.268.4432 or 800.827.1008
- To receive a free geriatric care management consultation, call Edward De La Loza, LCSW - 866.665.4422
- For a legal consultation, call Scott Stewart - 800.332.3644

Official Website: http://www.scrc.signonsandiego.com/