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Elder Care
Management Services
Bayshore Geriatric Solutions provides the following services:
Crisis Intervention
Often an older adult and/or a family member, when faced with
an emergency situation is uncertain where to turn. Bayshore
Geriatric Solutions is able to step in and offer direction in
the midst of a crisis. Long distance family members can have
peace of mind knowing that our geriatric care managers will
handle emergency situations of older adults, who are
established clients of Bayshore Geriatric Solutions.
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In-Home Comprehensive Assessment and Evaluation
The comprehensive assessment and evaluation is conducted by
our professional geriatric care managers in the convenience of
the older adult’s home or family member’s home. This home
visit includes an assessment and evaluation of the older
adult’s areas of strength and areas of need. An individualized
care plan is then developed based on the in-home assessment;
referrals are made to needed supportive geriatric community
resources, and the coordination of these services is handled
by our geriatric care managers. Examples of supportive
geriatric resources can include, but are not limited to the
following: personal care services, home making services, home
health services, home delivered meals, adult day care, live-in
assistance, respite care services, medical equipment,
transportation arrangement, escort to necessary appointments,
maintenance of home, social engagement and activities, 24-hour
personal emergency response systems, assisted living
facilities and nursing homes, and financial management
services.
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Office
Consultation
Counseling, education, and support can be provided to family
members regarding aging issues and concerns in an office
setting. Office consultations are arranged by appointment
only.
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On-Going Support & Supervision
In some cases the older adult may need on-going monitoring in
order to maintain the highest level of independence in their
home. The older adult may not have family members in town or
family members that are bound by other obligations that are
unable to assist with necessary daily programs. In this case,
our geriatric care managers can step in and provide regular
support and supervision to the older adult. Routine reports
can then be given, either in written format through a letter
and/or e-mail or through verbal communication via phone, to
concerned family members or other professionals regarding the
on-going status of the older adult.
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Long Term Placement in Continuing Care Retirement Communities,
Assisted Living Facilities or Nursing Homes
If, for some reason, it is no longer safe and appropriate for
the older adult to remain at their home, our geriatric care
managers can navigate the maze of long term placement steps
and state required paperwork. Our geriatric care managers can
also assist older adults and/or their family members in coping
with the emotions of transition from home to facility.
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Assistance with Medicaid Applications for Long Term Care
Placement
The state offers financial support to older adults for long
term placement in nursing homes and assisted living
facilities. Our geriatric care managers can help the older
adult and/or their family members determine if the older adult
meets the criteria for these programs. If eligible, our
geriatric care managers can assist with the Medicaid
application process.
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Supervision of Home Modification, Repair and Maintenance
Our geriatric care managers can assist with and oversee
necessary home modifications, repair work, and maintenance in
order to keep the older adult’s home environment safe.
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Bill Paying & Statement Review Services
At some point in time, an older adult may need assistance with
paying their bills. Our geriatric care managers can assist
the older adult with check preparation, bill paying, bill
reviewing, and medical claim filing.
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Referrals to Other Professionals
Our geriatric care managers can make referrals to other
professionals in the community for needed supportive
services. Some examples of this can include the following:
referrals to psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists,
physicians and other medical professionals, elder care
lawyers, realtors, financial planners, trust officers, etc.
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Social Interaction
Our geriatric care managers can provide social interaction
with the older adult in their home or at the facility where
they may reside. Unlike a family member or friend, who may
simply visit, our geriatric care managers will also assess the
status and needs of the older adult during the visit. This
service requires 1 hour minimum.
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Advocacy in Long Term Facilities
Our geriatric care managers can serve as an advocate for an
older adult in a long term care facility on behalf of a long
distance family member. Our geriatric care managers are aware
of the state regulations and structure of these facilities.
Therefore, they know what to look for when visiting a
facility, what questions to ask, and who to direct questions
to in order to obtain the information needed to make the best
decision. Our geriatric care managers should be thought of as
true advocates for the older adult in the facility.
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Home Health Care, Homemaker/Companion & Medication Management
Services
Our affiliate company, Bayshore Health & Homemaker Services,
Inc., provides a variety of medical and non-medical services
to enable our clients to maintain their independence and stay
in their home. For more information on these services please
call (800) 335-2150 or visit their website at
www.bayshorehomecare.com |
