Aging Resources Geriatric Care Management                     

      Aging Resources, Inc.    

Professionals experienced with the challenges associated with aging

Vancouver Washington

(360)546-0614

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Specialized Assessments & Care Plans  

  • Preferences, Goals, and Achievement Plan

  • Physical and medical record review

  • Dementia, Delirium, Depression

  • Disease Specific Plans

  • Mental Health Issues

  • Loneliness/Isolation

  • Grief and Loss

  • End of Life

  • Cost Containment and Resources

  • Balancing Support Systems and Family

  • Comprehensive Assessment with specific Life Plan involving all items listed above

Health Management   

  • Planning and Monitoring Balanced Diet

  • Medication management/ evaluation

  • Coordination of health related tests and     appointments; implement results

  • Coordination and oversight of outside supportive services

  • Regular RN visits to determine status

  • Health education and care pathways for specific disease or chronic illnesses; implement and monitor

  • Procurement of adaptive equipment and/or supplies

Transitions

  • Plan for and assist with return home from a hospitalization, emergency room visit, or rehabilitation center

  • Assist with all aspects of moving from a residence to an alternative living arrangement

  • Relocation to another area

Caregiver Locator  

  • Pre-qualify caregivers for clients

  • Help client/family hire caregiver privately

  • Provide care plan to meet client needs

  • Monitor care provided by caregivers

  • Keep family informed

  • Help replace caregiver, if necessary.

Monitor Facility-Based /Home-Based Care  

  • Visit client at the facility or home

  • Review care through staff and client interviews, record review, and observation

  •  Assess for change in condition/ health status

  • Make recommendations, if warranted

  • Determine if facility or caregiver continues to meet the client’s needs

At-Risk Evaluations

  • Fall risk

  • Home safety and modifications

  • Repeated hospitalizations/ER use

  • Polypharmacy /medication abuse

  • Self neglect, exploitation and/or abuse

  • Driving and navigation

  • Nutrition and hydration

  • Disaster preparedness

Property Monitoring and Maintenance  

  • Home and vehicle preventative maintenance and emergency repair

  • Monitoring home and pets during owner absence due to health or other issues

  • Video/inventory of personal property

  • Arranging for home modifications

Budget, Asset & Benefits Oversight 

  • Budgeting, bill paying, mail management

  • Determining benefits and entitlement; applying; filing insurance

  • Organization of essential papers

  • Assistance with end of life preparations including advance directives

  • Assistance with guardianships

Crises Intervention and Mediation

  • Establishing common family goals and shared support; conflict resolution

  • Intervention in critical and emergent situations

Daily Support Services (Care Associate)

  • Transportation services

  • Companionship and encouragement

  • Housekeeping, Shopping, Cooking, etc.