WHAT IS CARE MANAGEMENT & HOW DOES IT BENEFIT SENIORS AND THEIR FAMILY?

Care Management gives peace of mind to seniors and their loved ones. The continuous changes that come with supporting loved ones can be daunting, intimidating and frustrating. How do I go about getting good care? What type of care should I get? Will we get better care in a large assisted living or memory care community, a board and care community or by bringing caregivers into the home? Where do I start? Is there anyone that can help?
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These are all common questions that you hope will lead to the correct solutions for the care needs required. But with limited knowledge of senior care options, it can be hard to know for sure what will be the best choice.

Next Step Senior Care Inc. is here to help and put your worry at ease. We have been around for over 15 years supporting seniors and their families to find the best care options and feel supported during and after that process. Our purpose is to bring ease to your caregiving journey.

What are the benefits of setting up a Family Consultation?

Organizational Care Management offers great benefit to those who are navigating the senior world and the ever changing care needs through the aging process. We can assist you no matter what stage you are in when it comes to the need for care and support. Our Care Management services are individualized to YOUR care needs and wants.

• We provide guidance by creating a care map in choosing to stay in your home, long-term or deciding to move into a community. These are big decisions.
• We provide you with vetted and reputable resources and options that will best suit your care needs, budget and lifestyle.
• We can act as a surrogate family member for those who do not have family close by, to ensure they are getting the care and support needed with your guidance.

When Choosing to Stay Home

When choosing this option, it is important to prepare those receiving the care and the home itself for caregivers. It will be strange at first to adapt to having someone physically care for them. They have done that for ourselves for so long that this will be a BIG change. Finding the right caregiver(s) is essential in easing this process and making this transition as stress free as possible.
It is vital to also prepare the home itself for safety reasons and bringing people into the home. Start with decluttering, removing rugs and getting rid of all unnecessary things that could be a fall hazard. You want to reduce the probability of an incident as much as you can. Another thing to do is secure all important documents and valuables in a place that caregivers will not be allowed to have access to. Always be on the side of caution.

When Choosing to Move Into a Senior Community

Care Management Services can be of assistance in this option by bringing companionship, providing one-on-one fitness, doctor appointment scheduling/accompaniment and much more.
Depending on the level of care needed and the type of home, consistent oversight by a care manager will ensure the correct care is being provided and that things are in place and care plans are being updated through the different stages of the aging process.

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With our Care Managers in place, we strive to give you peace of mind in knowing that your loved one has a care plan that fits their needs. Having the support in place through this process will give you the time to take care of and make yourself a priority.

When it comes to the care of seniors, it is important to know your options, what best fits your needs, what life looks like in the long run and give you your life back and peace of mind. We will assist you as best we can to guide you along this process and help you feel at ease.