Consulting Services in gerontology care

 You’re feeling overwhelmed as you balance a full-time job, raise your children, and care for your aging parents. A crisis during this busy time can disrupt your family’s entire routine. Coping with the situation is challenging, and knowing what steps to take next can be daunting. We’re here to support you. 

Complex Case Management Consulting includes:

• Comprehensive Gerontology/Geriatric Assessment: A thorough evaluation of individual needs and circumstances.
• Coordination with the Circle of Care: Collaborating with healthcare providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists, social workers, PSW's. and others providing in home care
• Project Management: Creating and implementing tailored care plans.
• Education: Providing information on healthcare, gerontology, dementia, and navigating healthcare systems.
• Financial Planning Assistance: Support with finances, power of attorney (POA) arrangements, and access to social services.
• Home Care Connection: Facilitating connections to home care services and conducting home safety assessments.
• Bundled pricing -  one bill, one price.

Care Plans

We specialize in developing comprehensive care plans focused on healthy aging, including:

• Long-term care (LTC) planning 
• Dementia care planning and future considerations 
• Financial planning and power of attorney (POA) arrangements 
• Comprehensive gerontology assessments 
• Planning for in-home care support or transitions to retirement communities 
• Project management to ensure seamless implementation.
• Bundled pricing- we offer packages that are most cost effective.

We understand that families often face challenges when planning for their loved ones' futures, especially when juggling full-time work and children, or when living far from aging parents. Our consulting services provide the necessary support to help you navigate these complexities and plan effectively for the future.

Behavior Support

We provide comprehensive behavior support services for families, facilities, hospitals, and clients facing behavioral challenges. Our offerings include:

• Development of tailored care plans
• Education on managing behaviors
• Behavior tracking and monitoring
• Implementation of safety plans

We support and educate families, personal support workers (PSWs), healthcare professionals, retirement homes, long-term care facilities, and hospitals in effectively addressing behaviors related to dementia,  delirium, and other common age-related illnesses.

Effective communication and approach is crucial when dealing with agitation, delirium, delusions, and hallucinations. Utilizing appropriate language and fostering understanding are key components to achieving success in behavior management.

Experiencing the loss of a partner or facing an unexpected health crisis can lead to significant upheaval in your life. Clients often describe this overwhelming situation as navigating a maze, where one decision impacts another, leaving them feeling stressed and out of control.

Age Well Consulting is here to help you and your family navigate this complex journey with our distinctive blend of healthcare expertise, estate planning knowledge, and project management skills.

What’s Included in Our Navigation Program! You will begin immediately with your dedicated Consultant, who will provide two months of personalized service.

Your Consultant will evaluate your specific needs and desires, creating a tailored action plan to address your unique challenges, which may include:

• Securing the care and coordination you require within the healthcare system
• Organizing disordered finances and clarifying payment processes
• Facilitating important discussions with family members
• Exploring retirement living options in your community

Your Consultant will offer recommendations and options for you to consider, along with a clear understanding of the cost implications involved in your plan. We ensure thorough follow-up and coordination among any professionals or healthcare providers, as well as referrals to our trusted professional network, should you wish.

Our Consultants will assist you in implementing your action plan and tracking your progress every step of the way.

Proactively Prepare for Your Future Needs

Like many individuals, you may find it challenging to discuss the importance of preparing for your aging journey. We recognize this difficulty and are here to simplify that conversation through our Empowered Aging Program.

The Empowered Aging Program offers a cost-effective solution to assess your personal readiness for the future. Utilizing our Empowered Aging Program, we facilitate a confidential, at-home discussion led by a consultant. Through a future scenarios framework, we’ll evaluate your legal and financial preparedness, along with your personal care and healthcare priorities.

We’ll analyze your current situation to identify planning gaps and highlight potential warning signs for upcoming challenges. Additionally, we’ll provide recommendations and outline potential costs to help you address life’s inevitable changes.

Upon completion, you will receive an Empowered Aging Program consultation  that summarizes your audit, details your overall readiness, and suggests areas for future planning.

No one wants to feel like a burden to their loved ones, so take the initiative to plan ahead and face the future on your own terms!

Unique Family Mediation Services

Families often have diverse dynamics and may struggle to agree on care for aging parents. We offer mediation services to assist families in planning and implementing care for their loved ones.

Common challenges include disagreements between  siblings regarding healthcare decisions and power of attorney (POA) arrangements.  This can significantly impact a loved one's care and future planning.

We serve as a main point of contact with healthcare professionals, ensuring effective communication and information access. Many families face the challenge of distance, where one member may handle most responsibilities but may not be able to share all pertinent information or coordinate care effectively. This can feel overwhelming, akin to a full-time job.

Our goal is to help families work together, regardless of their dynamics, to achieve better outcomes in health planning and future care.

Professional Education and Training Services

We provide comprehensive education on aging in place, gerontology, and dementia care. Staying current with the latest research in health science, well-being, and cognitive decline-related disorders is a priority.

We offer individual learning and workshops  for families, care facilities, and organizations. Our goal is to equip participants and organizations with the knowledge and skills necessary to support older adults effectively.

Planning for aging parents can be a complex and emotional process. Here are some common challenges families often encounter:

1. Communication Barriers: Difficult conversations about aging, health issues, and future care preferences can lead to misunderstandings or resistance from parents.
2. Emotional Stress: The emotional toll of seeing parents age and facing potential health declines can be overwhelming for family members, leading to anxiety and stress.
3. Financial Concerns: Understanding the financial implications of healthcare, long-term care, and potential costs associated with aging can be daunting. Families may struggle with budgeting and planning for these expenses.
4. Navigating Healthcare Systems: The complexity of healthcare systems, including understanding insurance coverage, benefits, and available services, can be confusing and time-consuming.
5. Balancing Responsibilities: Family members often juggle their own work, children, and personal lives while trying to assist aging parents, leading to feelings of being overwhelmed and stretched too thin.
6. Finding Appropriate Care: Identifying suitable long-term care options, home care services, or assisted living facilities can be challenging, especially when considering the specific needs and preferences of aging parents.
7. Legal and Administrative Tasks: Managing legal documents such as wills, power of attorney, and healthcare directives requires careful attention and can be complicated.
8. Location Challenges: When family members live far from their aging parents, providing support and assistance becomes more difficult, leading to feelings of helplessness.
9. Resistance to Change: Aging parents may resist changes in their living situation or care plans, making it harder for families to implement necessary adjustments.
10. Health Declines: Unforeseen health issues or emergencies can arise, requiring families to make quick decisions without adequate preparation.

Addressing these challenges often requires open communication, careful planning, and, in some cases, professional assistance to navigate the complexities of aging care. If you need more information or strategies for overcoming these challenges, feel free to ask!