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Eldercare One Source provides professional geriatric care management in a holistic, client-centered approach to care for older adults and/or disabled persons. Our goal is to improve the client’s quality of life and reduce family stress through: Assessment and monitoring Planning and problem-solving Education and advocacy Family caregiver coaching Eldercare One Source Geriatric Care Managers are engaged to assist in a variety of areas, such as: Housing – helping families evaluate and select appropriate level of housing or residential options Home care services – determining types of services that are right for a client and assisting the family to engage and monitor those services Medical management – attending doctor appointments, facilitating communication between doctor, client, and family, and if appropriate, monitoring client’s adherence to medical orders and instructions Communication – keeping family members and professionals informed as to the well-being and changing needs of the client Social activities – providing opportunity for client to engage in social, recreational, or cultural activities that enrich the quality of life Legal – referring to or consulting with elder law attorney, providing expert opinion for courts in determining level of care Financial – may include reviewing or overseeing bill paying or consulting with accountant or client’s Power of Attorney Entitlements – providing information on Federal and state entitlements; connecting families to local programs Safety and security – monitoring client at home; recommending technologies to add to security or safety; observing changes and potential risks of exploitation or abuse Eldercare One Source will advise clients on local and national, cost-effective resources while identifying and engaging these resources as needed. Eldercare One Source will prepare a care plan tailored for each individual’s circumstances after a comprehensive assessment. The plan may be modified, in consultation with client and family, as circumstances change.
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