Facilities Needs

This is a service for families looking for appropriate housing for their loved one.

Should it have already been determined that the elder person must be moved to a different level of care, we can help sort through the enormous lists provided you by hospital discharge planners and social workers.

Assisted Livings, Transitional Care & Skilled Care Facilities all provide different levels and styles of care, based upon your specific needs.

Emotional Needs

Recognizing the importance of good mental health to one’s overall sense of well-being, is essential to developing a comprehensive plan.

As care managers we utilize standardized tests such as the Folstein Mini-Mental State Examination to assess our client’s emotional status.

Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Depression, Mood disorders, these are all examples of conditions revealed using such tests. Counseling, medications, or hospitalization may be needed to address these issues.

As part of your Needs Assessment, we will discuss our findings with you, and recommend appropriate referrals as we put together
Your plan of care.

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Social Needs

Stressful life events can increase susceptibility to illness. Elderly persons who have few social and community ties are at increased risk of disease or institutionalization.

Evaluation of one’s informal, formal and semiformal support systems will be instrumental in determining the needs of a senior. Facility placement must be evaluated for therapeutic and recreational offerings, to insure the ability to maintain an active, involved lifestyle.

As part of your Needs Assessment, we will discuss community and social involvement with you, and recommend programs or facilities as we put together
Your plan of care.

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Medical Needs

Activities of daily living and the ability to manage one’s own medication administration are two areas of care critical to the assessment of a loved one’s independence.

A values history to include discussion about Durable Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Advance Directives and End-of-Life care must be attained.

Medical care should be reviewed by a licensed practitioner to keep a loved one safe and healthy. Ability to make and keep physician appointments, pay for needed medicines and prevent over-medication of an elder, must be evaluated.

As part of your Needs Assessment, we will discuss activities, health status and medications. We will recommend levels of care as we put together
Your plan of care.

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Financial Needs

Finances are always an issue when evaluating providers for Home Health, Durable Medical Equipment, Private Nursing, Counseling services, Assisted and Transitional Living arrangements, and other services required.

We have extensive experience in today’s Managed Care environment, understanding private insurance payers and their requirements, as well as Medicare, Medicaid, and Veteran’s Benefits.

As part of your Needs Assessment, we will discuss these scenarios and make recommendations for financial planning if needed, as we put together
Your plan of care.

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