Services
Consultation
An in person or phone meeting to review and discuss care options for an older adult. This can involve screening for public and private programs. We take a problem solving approach (weighing pros and cons) to facilitate decision-making and create a plan of action. This service is intended to be flexible and can be arranged once or as often as needed when circumstances change.
Information and Referral
Knowledgeable specialists provide education, information, advocacy and linkage to services and programs that help older adults and their caregivers meet the challenges of aging at home.
Screening
Involves asking questions to help determine your needs and eligibility for benefits offered by government, non profit and private programs and providers to help meet your every day needs. Clients often need assistance with activities such as bathing, dressing, mobility, housekeeping, managing medications, preparing meals, running errands, grocery shopping, driving, paying bills and getting out into the community for meaningful involvement and socialization. Additionally, there may be a need to investigate assisted living or other long-term care options that may require legal consultation. Sometimes, it benefits all family members when a respite is arranged for the caregivers.
Assessment
Designed to collect data on the medical, psychosocial and functional capabilities and limitations of older adults with complex problems. The information gained is used to develop a plan of care, structure the care management process, and make the best use of available resources.
Care Planning
Outlines the services and supports that are identified during the assessment. Each unmet need is matched to a service provider, level of service, frequency of service, and cost of service. The plan will usually include informal supports such as family and friends meeting some of the care needs as well. The overall emphasis is on functional status, goals of care, unmet needs, safety risks, client choice, contingency plans and quality of life.
Care Management
Professionals experienced in working with older adults will assess care needs, develop the plan of care, coordinate and monitor service provision, initiate regular contact with clients and their caregivers in order to address any unmet needs or changes in client health/functional status, supports or environmental conditions. Care Management does not provide direct services to clients such as transportation or medical care.
Counseling
We have profound respect for older adults and understand the types of challenges they face. Concerns can arise around the loss of loved ones, failing health, impaired functionality, social isolation that can sometimes contribute to feeling depressed and anxious. We are experienced in assisting older adults in navigating new situations and adjusting to changing roles often at times when there are fewer resources available to meet the demands. One approach can be cognitive behavior therapy, which is based on understanding how the way we think can affect the way we feel. Sometimes there is a desire to resolve longstanding issues or engage in the difficult work of preparing for end of life. We can provide the compassionate presence that allows an older adult to feel safe and supported throughout this period.
Consultation
An in person or phone meeting to review and discuss care options for an older adult. This can involve screening for public and private programs. We take a problem solving approach (weighing pros and cons) to facilitate decision-making and create a plan of action. This service is intended to be flexible and can be arranged once or as often as needed when circumstances change.
Information and Referral
Knowledgeable specialists provide education, information, advocacy and linkage to services and programs that help older adults and their caregivers meet the challenges of aging at home.
Screening
Involves asking questions to help determine your needs and eligibility for benefits offered by government, non profit and private programs and providers to help meet your every day needs. Clients often need assistance with activities such as bathing, dressing, mobility, housekeeping, managing medications, preparing meals, running errands, grocery shopping, driving, paying bills and getting out into the community for meaningful involvement and socialization. Additionally, there may be a need to investigate assisted living or other long-term care options that may require legal consultation. Sometimes, it benefits all family members when a respite is arranged for the caregivers.
Assessment
Designed to collect data on the medical, psychosocial and functional capabilities and limitations of older adults with complex problems. The information gained is used to develop a plan of care, structure the care management process, and make the best use of available resources.
Care Planning
Outlines the services and supports that are identified during the assessment. Each unmet need is matched to a service provider, level of service, frequency of service, and cost of service. The plan will usually include informal supports such as family and friends meeting some of the care needs as well. The overall emphasis is on functional status, goals of care, unmet needs, safety risks, client choice, contingency plans and quality of life.
Care Management
Professionals experienced in working with older adults will assess care needs, develop the plan of care, coordinate and monitor service provision, initiate regular contact with clients and their caregivers in order to address any unmet needs or changes in client health/functional status, supports or environmental conditions. Care Management does not provide direct services to clients such as transportation or medical care.
Counseling
We have profound respect for older adults and understand the types of challenges they face. Concerns can arise around the loss of loved ones, failing health, impaired functionality, social isolation that can sometimes contribute to feeling depressed and anxious. We are experienced in assisting older adults in navigating new situations and adjusting to changing roles often at times when there are fewer resources available to meet the demands. One approach can be cognitive behavior therapy, which is based on understanding how the way we think can affect the way we feel. Sometimes there is a desire to resolve longstanding issues or engage in the difficult work of preparing for end of life. We can provide the compassionate presence that allows an older adult to feel safe and supported throughout this period.