Aging Can Be Challenging!
Care Managers can identify and address aging challenges, providing a comprehensive plan for a more engaged and enriched life.
Consider this scenario: you have a parent, elderly family friend, or relative who seems slightly “off.” You notice they are not handling situations as well as they used to. Usually, their house is well-organized and clean, but now things are out of place and a bit messy. Dust may be piling up where their home is usually impeccable. You’re concerned, although nothing is seriously wrong yet.
Then, a crisis happens. Mom falls and ends up in the hospital with a broken hip, requiring surgery and rehabilitation. During her stay at the rehab facility, the doctors and nurses note that she is weak and confused, indicating she needs 24/7 care.
You may be reeling from all this information, and then they tell you they want to discharge your mom in a couple of days! You know she can’t be alone, but you don’t know what to do next. You wouldn’t want her to fall again, and she can’t care for herself.
Where do you turn? How do you get good services in place on short notice? Can you trust the caregivers you find to provide the best possible service? The stress on the family can be almost unbearable.
This is where engaging a Care Manager can help. They assess the situation and guide you to both immediate solutions and recommendations for the long-term issues you will encounter. By engaging a Care Manager, you are not just getting a service but also gaining a knowledgeable partner in navigating the complexities of elder care.
The Care Manager learns about your mom’s living situation and formulates a comprehensive care plan that includes home care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and assistance with household activities such as bill paying.
Once everyone is satisfied with the plan and feels relieved knowing that their mom will be well cared for, the Care Manager helps the family implement the plan and provides vetted resources to support them.
The Care Manager is a trusted partner who stays engaged throughout the process, ensuring that all activities, appointments, and visits are handled and coordinated effectively.
The support provided by the Care Manager ensures the best possible outcome and provides the family with peace of mind. They know they have a trusted partner by their side, with the confidence that a challenging situation has been handled seamlessly and that their mom is well cared for.