What Are Senior Support Solutions

Publié par Unknown on jeudi 12 décembre 2013

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.

With an eye to helping the person at risk to remain in their own home these companies will help them access services that can ease the stress of tending to life's daily chores. By doing this they help family members find the time and energy to take care of their own needs as well as be available in the event of a crisis. Caring for a loved one is an exhausting endeavor when you must also care for a family at home.

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.

A typical case management plan will contain steps for obtaining services that will take care of cooking, cleaning, doctor visits and shopping. It may also contain a series of visitors that monitor behaviors in an "eyes on" operation should there be a chance of someone taking advantage of your loved one. They will assist with budgeting and writing checks to pay bills or rent. All actions are focused on improving the well being of the customer physically, mentally and socially.

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.

In addition to the household issues many of these agencies can handle the financial end of life. They will assist with wills and trusts or liquidation of estates for families. They are also helpful in the realm of final wishes and can help fill out advance directives and medical power of attorney paperwork. Most agents are not allowed to accept roles as executors of these instruments either by company policy or in some cases state laws.

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.

Senior support solutions are designed to follow clients and assist them for an indeterminate time. Their services allow the family to rest easy knowing that things are being handled correctly. The reports provided for the family have all the information necessary to evaluate what needs to be done next. They are a valuable asset to any senior's life style.




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