Care Notes | Senior Care Connect Foundation https://seniorcareconnectfoundation.org/newsletter.html Practical care planning ideas and resources for families and caregivers. en-us Take a five-minute safety walk through the home https://seniorcareconnectfoundation.org/newsletter.html#care-notes-2026-10-22 sccf-care-notes-2026-10-22 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:37:00 GMT A five-point home walk-through covering clear pathways, lighting, stairs, bathroom safety, and keeping daily items within easy reach. Before discharge, turn instructions into a workable plan https://seniorcareconnectfoundation.org/newsletter.html#care-notes-2026-10-15 sccf-care-notes-2026-10-15 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:49:00 GMT Five questions for the discharge team about medicines, daily help, equipment, follow-up care, and costs before a loved one comes home. Build a caregiver backup plan before you need it https://seniorcareconnectfoundation.org/newsletter.html#care-notes-2026-10-08 sccf-care-notes-2026-10-08 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:41:00 GMT Five practical steps to help a trusted backup caregiver step in safely, including a one-page care summary, daily routine, emergency planning, and regular review. Make a KanCare paperwork folder before you apply https://seniorcareconnectfoundation.org/newsletter.html#care-notes-2026-10-01 sccf-care-notes-2026-10-01 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:39:00 GMT Four practical steps for Kansas families: choose the right KanCare application, gather supporting records, track follow-up requests, and find help with care options. Start the conversation before a crisis https://seniorcareconnectfoundation.org/newsletter.html#care-notes-2026-09-24 sccf-care-notes-2026-09-24 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT Five steps families can take before a care crisis: discuss preferences, learn about care settings, review coverage and costs, gather paperwork, and plan caregiver support.