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Where to Turn When your parent needs help
Kathleen Steamer, MSG,CMC, CDP Aging Life Care Specialist™
There is so much information out there! How can we give Mom and Dad
the care they need?
The Age Wave is Here
Turning 65 years old
10 thousand people
Every day, for the next two decades
Pew Research Center
Will you and your parents need long-term care? Probability is yes!
… will become cognitively impaired or unable to complete at least two
"activities of daily living"--including dressing,
bathing, or eating--over his or her lifetime.
Nearly 70% of individuals
over age 65 …
Nearly 50% of people over age
85 will have some form of
ementia.
“Help! My Parents’ Needs Have Changed!”
Time is of the essence
Stress envelopes your life
Decisions are made hastily, without time to research
best options
“Where do I turn?”
•Medicare & Medicaid •Subsidized Housing •Veteran’s Affairs
Government Programs
• Area Agency on Aging • Senior Information & Assistance • Senior Centers • Faith Communities
Non Profits
•Placement Services
“Free Services”
•Aging Life Care Professionals •Many others…
Fee for Service Programs
Reliable help when you need it
Government Non Profit
“I hear there are FREE services, tell me more!”
“Free” Services
“Can something really be free?”
If it sounds too good
to be true… It probably is!
What might you miss?
Alternatives
Price Negotiation Vetting
What is an Aging Life Care Professional?
Social workers, nurses, gerontologists or other health or mental health professional
Knowledgeable: specialized training, experience in the field, familiar with community resources
Follows a strict Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice
Hourly fee: $100-250/hour
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How an Aging Life Care Professional Helps
Professional Support
Assesses needs
Develops a plan
Links to services
Mediates family conflicts
Crisis intervention
Monitors Client
Ensures needs are met
Identifies changes & makes adjustments
Keeps family informed
Peace of mind for family
Ongoing evaluation & adjustment of plan
Coordinates Care
Finds the best options for the client’s situation
Communication hub
Advocacy
Ensures quality & effective care
Helps if new problems arise
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8 Core Areas of Expertise
Decision Support &
Implementation
Health & Disability
Financial
Housing
Family
Local Resources
Advocacy
Legal
Crisis Intervention
Need help?
Hire an Aging Life
Care Professional!
Memory loss?
Refusing help?
Need an advocate?
Confused about
options?
Crisis?
Family conflict?
What are the benefits of using an Aging Life Care Professional?
Discuss pros/cons of your options
Thoroughly vet the facility or service
Share helpful information with you
Provide a wide range of options
Advocate on your behalf
Will this be you?
Parent Crisis
Time Crunch
Uninformed Decisions
Parent Crisis Time Crunch Frustration!
Or, will this be you?
Parent Crisis
GCM Expert Help
Informed Decisions!
Parent Crisis Aging Life Care
Professional Help!
Plan of action!
If you are overwhelmed caring for an aging family member, it may be time to contact an aging life care professional. Let’s connect!
Kathleen Steamer, MSG, CMC, CDP Aging Life Care Specialist™
brightstoneeldercaresolutions.com 888-861-1865
Email: [email protected]
