Here are some of the services we perform.

1. Assessments

2. Develop a plan of care which includes options for the client

3. Provide supportive counseling

4. We are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

5. Regularly scheduled visits and phone calls

6. Regular / ongoing communications with long distance and busy care providers

7. Assistance with legal, financial and insurance forms

8. Writing checks, managing bills, and assist with banking

9. Arranging for whatever services a client may need in the most cost effective way while avoiding duplication of services

   1. Shopping

   2. Transportation

   3. Emergency response

   4. Recognizing early warning signs of medical problems

   5. Escort to doctors

   6. Someone to be with client or significant other if hospitalized – feed back to long distant and busy care providers

   7. Available as initial contact for emergency care providers

   8. Maintain copy of advance directives

   9. Connect client to nursing, personal care and home making services

10. Knowledge of community resources to address issues such as meals, driving and house cleaning.

11. Providing a source for crisis intervention

12. Acting as liaison between client and family members

13. Monitor the quality of care that outside agencies are providing

14. After hospitalization, ensure that discharge plans are implemented.

15. Recommend alternative living arrangements when the client can no longer remain in their home.

16. Immediate support for bereavement

17. Work with probate court, trust and estate attorneys

18. Ensure co-ordination of services when multiple service providers are involved

19. Work with family members to untangle family issues or disputes related to the older adult

20. Do presentations to local civic organizations

21. Provide education on issues of interest to older adults