Wednesday 11 December 2013

Accessing Adequate Senior Support Solutions

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By Jeannie Chapman


As the population born in the post WWII era ages it brings with it the problem of millions of Baby Boomers reaching retirement at the same time. The problems associated with this event can be over whelming for the families who are trying to assist and care for their elders. As a result senior support solutions programs are becoming more available in the commercial market place.

These companies offer a wide variety of services designed to assist older people with their day to day activities. They are also equipped to take much of the burden of care giving off the family members who traditionally would be doing it. The services are also intended to enable clients to remain in their own homes as long as possible.

A complete assessment will be the first step taken. From this they will determine the subject's health, lifestyle, strengths and frailties. A case plan will be created using this information and a meeting set up with you and your loved one to discuss it. If accepted the agency will put into place the services suggested and continue to monitor them to assure that all needs are being met and have not changed over time.

Your case manager will supply the means to have shopping and cooking taken care of by someone from outside the home. They will also arrange house cleaning and laundry services. The services supplied will be designed around the needs of your loved one. They will take into consideration the physical, mental and socialization needs of their customer. Transportation may also be supplied if driving is an issue for them.

Should the subject be in crisis medically the agencies work with other companies to find temporary or permanent placement for them. Rehabilitation services can be accessed and in some cases the physical therapist will do home visits for the patient. If the placement proves to be permanent they will work closely with family to ensure that the patient gets the very best care available within the boundaries outlined by those involved.

Case workers are trained to assist their clients with final arrangement plans such as advance directives and do not resuscitate paper work. Company policies generally forbid workers from becoming executors of any of these documents but the agencies can assist families with liquidation of assets and final arrangements for deceased parents. The agency should be affiliated with an attorney that will assist with probate if needed.

Most agencies will supply the family with the written case plan and allow them to administer it themselves. They will do follow up visits with the user and continue to access their needs and recommend any changes that may be in order. In effect they become the eyes and ears of family members who cannot be with their parent at all times.

The services that senior support solutions supply can help reduce the stress of caring for an aging parent. They are happy to remain involved with the client as long as necessary or as long as desired and provide regular reports to family regarding their observations and suggestions. They can become an intricate part of the care process for any person who needs assistance whether it be client or family.




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