Faqs

Being a full-time caregiver usually requires considerable sacrifices: your time, your family, your work, and the things you enjoy doing. It can also take its toll on your patience and your sanity, and at times strains your relationship with your loved one— and potentially other family members.

Can we afford it?

Our 25 years of expertise providing care management services assures you that a holistic view is considered in planning for the future with conserving assets as an ongoing goal. Our referral list is extensive and includes professionals in your immediate area who will offer you the same confidence that we have to include them in our resource directories.

How do you determine the kind of help to offer us?

We routinely find that the questions we ask during the assessment provide valuable information and clues. The assessment includes past medical and social history, current supports, diagnoses and corresponding medications, as well as an assessment of the client's living space. The assessment also includes the financial picture. These specific areas and others questions allow us to use our professional expertise to provide some immediate solutions as well as address future concerns.

How do you ensure that we get the help we need?

We develop a care plan based upon the needs we uncover in the assessment. We do the screening, make the arrangements and monitor the work of in-home help and other services with your approval. Our recommendations will give you peace of mind. We have fifteen years of experience working with only the best and assist you in avoiding costly mistakes. Our care management services will provide ongoing monitoring of these services and provide continual assistance as needs change.

How do you provide crisis intervention?

Families often call us for the first time because something has suddenly changed. We respond to the immediate problem. Our staff of professionals is available 24 hours, 7 days/week. We work to avoid the crises with our ongoing monitoring. These visits can be as frequent as weekly, twice monthly or monthly visits.

What other ways do you help?

We are frequently asked to speak on many topics to different groups interested in the aging process, caregiving issues, caring for people with dementia, and the demands of particular illnesses. We offer a free monthly Parkinson's support group. Our advocacy extends to people living in facilities. In addition, we offer counseling to the elderly person, spouses and caregivers.

Why do I need a care manager in selecting an assisted living or nursing home?

Making a selection from the internet based on location doesn't provide you with important details you might overlook at this crucial time. Every recommendation we make is based on our knowledge of current and past performances. You are better able to make the best choice with confidence when Caring Choices is your guide.