Senior Care Management

Seated senior man being helped by a home health assistant

Senior Care Management

Senior care services help individuals remain safe, independent, and engaged in leading enriched lives. It’s often the kind of in-home help that allows people to avoid moving out of their homes into a more expensive and less attractive setting.

This can include companionship and assistance with activities of daily living. Activities of daily living are routine activities that people do every day without needing assistance. An individual’s ability to perform these activities of daily living is an important part of  understanding the type of services that are needed.

These services can also be utilized as a source of respite by another person who is providing care to their loved one. Many times, family caregivers enlist the help of someone else – whether a friend, sibling or paid professional – to help with certain tasks when they have their hands full. A professional from MD Patient Navigation can be a great relief to overworked family caregivers who need a break.

In-Home Care Services and Companionship

Meal Preparation is An Important Part of Everyday Living – Nutrition is very important and helping prepare nutritious meals is often the little extra help a senior need. Many seniors do not have the opportunity to eat a well-balanced meal, and some even participate in cooking activities, so they become involved in as much or as little as their ability and desire allow. Often just having someone to eat a meal with makes a significant difference.

Medication Reminders Can Help Avoid Unnecessary Hospitalization – A growing number of adults – approximately four out of five – are currently taking at least one medication while nearly one-third of adults take more than four prescription medications at the same time. Remembering to take medications on time is a big challenge, especially for the elderly. Interim Care Professionals can assist with reading labels and reminding seniors to take their appropriate medications.

Transportation Helps Get You Where You Want to Go – Many seniors have a problem getting to the store, picking up prescriptions, running errands, going to the beauty salon, and getting to their doctor’s appointments. Although we’re not a taxi, ambulance, or limousine service, we do provide transportation in conjunction with other personal care and support services. The extra support which can make a big difference in the health and well-being of seniors. By providing transportation to the doctor’s office,
seniors are better able to avoid unnecessary readmission to a hospital or other facility. A trip to the beauty salon is often just what a senior needs to lift their spirits.

Home Care Services Customized to Meet Individual Needs – Customizing care to each client’s needs is part of the service plan. The services may vary depending upon the needs of the client.

Respite Care and Relief Provides a Much-Needed Break for Family Caregivers – Respite care provides breaks from the daily routine of caregiving. It can relieve stress, restore energy, and promote the necessary balance in the life of a family caregiver. Whether it’s for a few hours or a well-deserved vacation, we can provide the necessary support and relief.

Mobility Assistance Helps Individuals Get Out of Their Homes – The ability to move about often helps build stamina and can also lead to  improvements in increasing energy levels.