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Greetings!
ElderCare at Home brings you this newsletter in the spirit of cooperation and education. We hope you find this information useful and informative. Please give us a call or email us if there is anything we can do for you! |
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Planning for Long Term Care: Plans that Pay Off | | |
 Whether your looking for information for a loved one or yourself, it is never too early to plan for the future. It's important to know what long- term care is and how it pertains to you personally. There are tons of services and resources in your area alone. A better understanding of long-term care will help you to know which ones best serve your needs.
Long-term care (LTC) is a range of services and supports you may need to meet your health or personal needs over a long period of time.
In 2008, about 70 percent of people over the age of 65 required some type of long-term care services. Since there's a good chance that you or a loved one might need long-term care services at some point, it's imperative that you research your options and plan ahead!
Understanding the different types of long-term care can help you choose the most appropriate services for you or your loved one.
- Home Care
- Day Programs
- Senior Housing
- Assisted Living
- Nursing Homes
- Retirement Communities
You should consider these tips when discussing log-term care:
- Plan Ahead
- Talk about long-term care as much as possible
- Listen to your loved ones preferences and concerns
- Involve family members and friends
The idea of leaving home or recieving in-home help for everyday activities can be extremely stressful. The more you educate yourself about the options you have, the better decision you'll be able to make.
To learn more about Long Term Care Planning, register for our webinar "Don't be Spooked by Planning for Long Term Care". Click here to register now!
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How to Choose the Best Home Care Agency for your Loved One | | 
You wouldn't refer someone to a podiatrist if they need cardiac care and you shouldn't choose just any agency for your specific needs.
When it comes to home health care for a member of your family, you question everything. Will my loved one be well cared for and their quality of life be maintained in a safe, affordable and convenient manner?
Checklist for choosing a Home Care Agency:
- Needs- Does the agency provide the services that your needs require?
- Hands-on- How much hands on care is needed vs. companion care?
- Transportation- Do you need a caregiver that will escort you to appointments?
- Memory Loss- Have you been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other cognitive impairments?
- Language- Do you require the caregiver to speak a different language?
- Hours- How many hours of care do you require?
- Dietary- Are there any special cooking requirements?
- Additional Skills- Are there any "skilled" requirements such as taking blood pressure or blood sugar testing, wound care or a feeding tube?
- Medication Management- What is the care recipients method for managing medication and can it be improved upon?
- Care Management- Will care management be required?
Carefully selecting Medical Professionals can provide you with quality care and peace of mind.
For more tips and information about How to Choose the Best Home Care Agency, register for our upcoming webinar "How to Choose the Best Home Care Agency for your Loved One". Click here to register today!
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Complimentary Fall Prevention & Home Safety Assessments | | |
During the month of October,
ElderCare at Home is offering a complimentary Fall Prevention & Home Safety Asssements. Take advantage of this free assesment while it lasts. To learn more click here!
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Testimonials | | |
ElderCare at Home has an impeccable reputation caring for patients with an Alzheimer's/dementia diagnosis and helping their families each step of the way. We pride ourselves on our incredible ElderCare Specialists and work diligently to recommend just the right person to meet our elder client's needs.
Here's what they have to say about ElderCare at Home:
August 2011
It has been about four months since Juanita began caring for my aunt. I just wanted to say that we are very pleased with the services Juanita has provided. Not only has she carried out routine responsibilities extremely well, she has also gone above and beyond expectations on several occasions. Of particular importance to family members is Juanita's initiative in alerting us about negative situations that can be avoided. And her willingness to speak with me, any time I have a question or concern, is greatly appreciated.
Juanita keeps a personal notebook where she carefully records any side effects my aunt may experience due to the medication she is taking so she can explain them more clearly to doctor. When my aunt's washing machine failed beyond repair, Juanita helped her shop for a new one and coordinated the arrangements to have the new machine installed.
Overall, I would say that Juanita is a very caring person who always puts her clients first. She takes her responsibilities very seriously and performs her duties accordingly. She has built a relationship of trust and respect with my aunt so, in result, she believes Juanita is her friend. The other day my aunt told me, "For the first time, in a long time, I feel as if I have some control over my life again."
Thank you Cindy, for selecting the right caregiver to help care for my aunt. We are grateful for the peace of mind Juanita brings to the whole family.
To see the rest of our testimonials, click here! |
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Ask the Expert: Expert Advice & Answers | | |
Do you have a question about caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease?
If you would like to receive confidential advice and answers to any questions you may have, then simply sign into either website shown below. Then simply click on the "live chat" button (located near the top of the page) to ask your Alzheimer's or cognitive impairment related questions. Advice and answers will be presented by the President and CEO of ElderCare at Home, Elayne Forgie. Don't hesitate, ask your questions today!
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ElderCare at Home CNA Spotlight | | |
Kimberly Crockett
Kimberly Crockett has been a Home Health Aide at ElderCare at Home since August 2011. Although Kimberly has only worked for two months at ElderCare, she has already proven herself as an important role in the ElderCare team.
In the two short months she's been with ElderCare, Kimberly has filled in for three cases at a moments notice. Each with outstanding reviews from the family members of the clients she's worked with. She is loved by all her patients and considers them to be her friends. Ms. Crockett has proven herself to be accountable, punctual and an above all, an excellent caregiver. The thing we love most about Kimberly is her willingness to go above and beyond for not only ElderCare but for her clients as well. She is well educated and dedicated to the care of Alzheimer's patients. Overall, Kimberly is one of a kind in the caregiving field. ElderCare at Home's Care Coordination department wishes to have 10 more caregivers as exceptional as Kimberly Crockett. ElderCare at Home is very proud to have her on our team! |
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Flickr Stream: Pictures that Tell Stories | | |
 Would you like to see ElderCare at Home's most recent pictures? Well, now you have instant access to all of ElderCare's exculsive photographs. Click on the link below to check out what ElderCare at Home is doing around the area as well as the events ElderCare participates in. New photos will be posted on a weekly basis, so you can see the impact ElderCare makes in our community. Don't forget to comment on the pictures you like the most. We would love to hear what you have to say! Check out the PhotoStream today!
ElderCare at Home's Flickr PhotoStream |
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