 Choosing between in-home care and alternative living arrangements
Our
professional Geriatric Care Manager conducts a two-hour in-home consultation. She
collects information about your elder’s
health care, mental health status, and daily functional activity level.
(See Needs Assessment) The care manager shares the assessment results
with the family and recommends care options to meet the elder’s
individual needs. Then she leads a collaborative family discussion.
Together, the family and the elder learn about the various care
options available, discuss these options and decide upon an individual
Care Plan.
Following the consultation,
the Care Manager implements the Care Plan. She
arranges for and coordinates services to preserve the dignity and independence
of the older person in a safe environment. The Care Manager
maintains contact with the family and suggests changes as needed.
"We
specialize in navigating through the Medicare / Medicaid Health
Systems."
 Sharon
Miles (middle) consults with clients
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Comprehensive
In-Home Needs Assessment
 Identify
your loved ones special personal care needs.
Evaluate daily
living skills.
Assess home safety
and mobility needs.
Assess mental health
and screen for
Alzheimer's/dementia
Address financial
and legal issues
(With
ten years of knowledge, we are familiar
with reputable
service providers.)
 Screen
for eligibility for state funded programs
Immediate
and Long Term Care Plans
 Arrangement
and coordination of in-home
services which
may include:
Delivered meals
Homemaker/companion
services
Transportation
 Selecting
alternative living arrangements
Retirement
and assisted living communities, and
residential
care homes have varying levels of care,
costs, and
social amenities.
Additional Services
Long term
monitoring of care
Emotional
support to caregivers
Counseling
and support to families
Facilitate
family meetings
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