OVERWHELMED WITH
ELDER CARE MANAGEMENT?
Making the right decisions and coordinating healthcare services can be confusing, time-consuming and stressful.
A local Aging Life Care™ manager can help.
a•bridge: Aging Life Care Management provides comprehensive assessment, care coordination and advocacy to ensure safety and quality care for your loved one…and peace of mind for you.
WHAT IS YOUR ROLE?
LONG-DISTANCE FAMILY CAREGIVER
Are you an out-of-state family member worried about the safety and well-being of your loved one?
SOLO AGING
Do you need a trusted advocate to support you if you have no one to step in?
SPOUSAL CAREGIVER
Are you a family caregiver seeking supportive, non-judgmental guidance tailored to your needs?
PROACTIVE PLANNER
Are you planning for future aging needs?
SPECIAL NEEDS GUARDIAN
Are you a professional advocate, guardian, or special needs trust administrator with an individual under your fiduciary care?
AGING IN PLACE
Is managing daily life becoming challenging, but you still want to stay in your home and keep your independence?
ARE YOU STRUGGLING TO GET THE RIGHT CARE FOR YOURSELF OR A LOVED ONE?
We specialize in complicated care needs and supportive planning.
Aging Life Care TM, also known as elder care management, is a holistic, client-centered approach to planning with and caring for aging adults, dependent adults, or others facing ongoing health or disability challenges.
Working with families and decision makers, we help older adults navigate the challenges of aging and make positive, informed decisions and plans.
Through consultations and comprehensive assessment we support the following areas:
● Advocacy - Promote the client's wishes with healthcare providers and other services.
● Legal - Provide expert opinion with the courts in determining level of care.
● Crisis Intervention - Helping clients navigate emergency departments, hospitalizations, and rehabilitation stays.
● Health & Disability - Attend medical appointments, facilitating communication among medical providers, clients, caregivers, and family.
● Financial - Connect to federal, state, and local programs where appropriate. Facilitate use of long-term care policies.
● Housing - Evaluate residential options, develop aging in place plans or identifying appropriate type and level of care.
● Families - Help families adjust, cope, and problem solve.
● Local Resources - We know the local resources in the communities we serve, and we know how services are accessed. We know who to call.
We take the burden off your shoulders, reduce stress, ease worry, and give individuals and family caregivers the precious time they deserve!
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