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Assessments & Care Plans
The process where aging life care managers gather information is called an assessment. The value of performing an initial assessment is that it provides a comprehensive overview of the client’s current situation and helps the care manager determine a path for the person’s care.
What does this look like?
- Determine safety with home accessibility, fall risk, and emergency preparedness.
- Determine “where to start” in the eldercare process.
- Assess the functional abilities and needs of the elder client, their caregivers, and their family.
- Provide a neutral and objective evaluation based on what the elder needs currently.
- Determine the well-being, cognition, and general health status.
- Determine the best level, type, and availability of senior living options whether it be home care, assisted living, or other living to provide the best elder care.
- Mediate family differences to ensure the best care options for the parent.
- Tailor the decisions to the individual’s status and needs.
- Solutions are comprehensive, not just problem-oriented.
After gathering this important information, your care manager works with the older adult and the family to decide on the plan for care and can help maintain the appropriate care options. A key factor is making sure that everyone involved is prepared to adapt as needed, and are ready for contingency plans for care. This care is a fluid process that moves with the needs of your aging family member.
Working together is a symbiotic relationship, focused on the needs of the elderly person and the entire family as they navigate the options available to them.
Call Sue, today, at (920) 740-8441 to schedule a visit to review your current situation and care needs.
Assessments & Care Plans
The process where aging life care managers gather information is called an assessment. The value of performing an initial assessment is that it provides a comprehensive overview of the client’s current situation and helps the care manager determine a path for the person’s care.
What does this look like?
- Determine safety with home accessibility, fall risk, and emergency preparedness.
- Determine “where to start” in the eldercare process.
- Assess the functional abilities and needs of the elder client, their caregivers, and their family.
- Provide a neutral and objective evaluation based on what the elder needs currently.
- Determine the well-being, cognition, and general health status.
- Determine the best level, type, and availability of senior living options whether it be home care, assisted living, or other living to provide the best elder care.
- Mediate family differences to ensure the best care options for the parent.
- Tailor the decisions to the individual’s status and needs.
- Solutions are comprehensive, not just problem-oriented.
After gathering this important information, your care manager works with the older adult and the family to decide on the plan for care and can help maintain the appropriate care options. A key factor is making sure that everyone involved is prepared to adapt as needed, and are ready for contingency plans for care. This care is a fluid process that moves with the needs of your aging family member.
Working together is a symbiotic relationship, focused on the needs of the elderly person and the entire family as they navigate the options available to them.
Call Sue, today, at (920) 740-8441 to schedule a visit to review your current situation and care needs.
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