Aging Life Care, also known as “Geriatric Care,” is a holistic, client-centered approach to compassionate care for aging adults. As we age, there are unique health challenges and life situations we may face, and Aging Life Care Managers are trained to help you navigate and prepare for those situations.
Are you overwhelmed by all the decisions you have to make as you age? Planning for retirement, getting all the legal paperwork in order, determining where you’re going to live, and who is going to help take care of you if you get sick or disabled are typical concerns for you to have as you age.
Don’t spend your valuable time trying to figure it all out alone. Hire an Aging Life Care Manager to assist you, so you can focus on enjoying your golden years with loved ones instead. Keep reading to learn 8 different ways an Aging Life Care Manager can help.
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At Aging Outreach Services, our Aging Life Care Managers have received specialized training to help you with every aspect of aging.
We have experience with helping Dementia and Alzheimer’s patients with their unique needs, so if you or a loved one struggle with these diseases, we can help.
1. Health and Disability
No matter what type of health or disability issue you face, our Aging Life Care Managers can help. We help you communicate with doctors and other medical staff to ensure you receive the best care, and we keep you informed along the way.
We’ll work with your doctors to develop a customized plan of care that includes in-home assistance, monitoring, or medical attention if necessary. Let us help you get the support you need so that you can maintain your independence for as long as possible.
“Jennifer is a tremendous asset to have at your side. I can’t imagine successfully having worked through the situation with my wife without her. She frequently comes up with ideas and suggestions for what seem intractable issues, and her positive personality helps greatly in the tough times. If something important happens outside normal hours, she regularly gets involved even when she is not the “on-call” person.” - John Barrett
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2. Financial
Do you find yourself forgetting to pay bills or struggling to crunch the numbers when managing your finances? You could choose to hire a financial advisor in this type of situation, but an Aging Life Care Manager can help you pay your bills and much more.
At Aging Outreach Services, we offer bill-paying assistance, and we can even consult with your Accountant or Power of Attorney on your behalf.
We’ll provide you with information on Federal and state entitlements, as well as assist you with filing insurance claims and applications.
3. Housing
Determining where to live as you age is tough. Most of us want to stay in our own homes until the day we leave this world, but that’s not always possible. When our health declines or we become disabled, we have to make choices that we might not like.
Hiring an in-home medical care professional might not be something your budget will allow, so you need to be open to other living situations. You might have to consider moving in with a relative or to an assisted living community.
Our Aging Life Care Managers can help you make those tough decisions and determine what’s the best option for you. They can recommend care facilities and assist you as you pack, clean, and make the move.
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4. Families
Aging poses some unique challenges for families, and it’s normal for conflicts and differences of opinion to rise. Your family loves you, and they only want to do what’s best for you, but sometimes you may disagree on what that is.
During times like this, you might find it beneficial to recruit a mediator to help you effectively communicate with loved ones and come to a compromise. Our Aging Life Care Managers can help act as a mediator to ensure you receive the care you need while respecting your wishes and opinions.
Don’t waste your valuable time arguing with your loved ones. Let us help you work through the tough situations more effectively to relieve the tension so that you make better use of the time you have together.
5. Local Resources
Our professional Aging Life Care Managers are familiar with all the local resources our community offers to assist you. We can recommend the best support groups, events, care facilities, or other service providers to help you with all your needs.
Do you live in the Sandhills area? We keep a list of all the top support groups we recommend on our website. We also keep an up to date list of events that provide opportunities to socialize or learn with other adults your age.
New resources become available all the time, and our Aging Life Care Managers stay on top of resources worth passing on to our clients.
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6. Advocacy
As our client, your concerns, health, and safety are our top priorities. We make sure you receive the level of care you require so you can live a healthy and happy life.
We want your golden years to be the best, and our Aging Life Care Managers will do everything within their power to ensure you can spend your time enjoying life with your loved ones for as long as possible.
Our Aging Life Care Managers are ready and waiting to step in and be your healthcare advocate. We’ll help you make the tough decisions and get the assistance you need as you face the challenges of aging.
7. Legal
There are various legal documents we need to prepare as we age, and wading through the legalese can leave you feeling confused and overwhelmed quickly.
Don’t get lost in all the terminology. Our Aging Life Care Managers can help you understand what paperwork is vital for you to complete and provide you with any assistance you need to do so.
Elder law attorneys and estate planners are some examples of experts you will need to work with to prepare your Will and manage your estate and finances. You’ll need to choose someone to be a Power of Attorney for you in the event that you can’t manage your finances yourself.
We’ll refer you to the legal experts our Aging Life Care Managers have worked with in the past—and highly recommend. We’re here to help you and ensure you understand the meaning of every document you fill out.
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8. Crisis Intervention
Having someone who understands how hospitals work and who can communicate with medical professionals on your behalf is invaluable during a medical emergency or crisis.
Our Aging Life Care Managers know the local hospitals like the back of our hand, and we can provide a 24/7 support line so you can reach us at any time of the day and night for emergencies.
Summary: What is Aging Life Care?
Do you feel like you’re drowning in information trying to learn the ins-and-outs of retirement planning, living wills, or long-term care insurance? Are you having issues with mobility, or have you been diagnosed with the condition that is negatively impacting your health?
An Aging Life Care Manager can help you keep your head above water and navigate the difficult situations you encounter as you age. We assist with:
- Health and Disability: our Aging Life Care Managers will evaluate and assess your situation to customize a care plan that meets your unique needs.
- Financial: Are you struggling to pay bills on time or having issues managing your finances? Our Aging Life Care Managers provide bill-paying assistance, so you can be confident everything is up-to-date.
- Housing: determining when and if you should consider downsizing, move in with relatives or enter a care facility is a tough decision no one wants to make. Our Aging Life Care Managers are here to help you with every step as you sell your home, pack, and move.
- Families: conflicts are almost inevitable when concerned families intervene with your best interests at heart. Our Aging Life Care Managers can act as mediators and help you work through disputes so you can enjoy the time you have with your family doing what you love instead of arguing.
- Local Resources: do you need recommendations for the best local support groups and events? We keep an updated list of both on our website. You can find the list of support groups: Sandhills Area Support Groups, and the upcoming events here: Sandhills Events for Aging Adults.
- Advocacy: don’t navigate the challenges of aging alone. We train our Aging Life Care Managers on advocating for you. Your concerns, health, and safety are our top priorities.
- Legal: preparing wills, advanced directives, and choosing a power of attorney can quickly leave you feeling overwhelmed. Our Aging Life Care Managers can help clarify the confusing legalese and refer you to the legal experts we know and trust.
- Crisis Intervention: medical emergencies happen during all hours of the day and night, and you need someone on call whom you can trust to help you communicate with doctors and other medical staff on your behalf. Our Aging Life Care Managers are on call 24/7 to provide you with the assistance you need during these times of crisis when you become a client and sign up for our AOS Cares Program.
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Aging Life Care Managers are fully trained and equipped with the necessary knowledge and resources to help you plan for every situation and emergency you may face as you age.
We have helped countless clients receive the level of care and assistance they needed, and we are confident that we can help you and your family too.
“Going with AOS and having Amy Natt as our care manager is the smartest arrangement I have made regarding my husband’s and my senior years. Amy has guided us and been with me during several medical emergencies. She knows how to operate the ins and outs of a hospital environment and is able to handle any problem. She also attends doctors’ appointments with us and keeps dots connected so nothing falls through the cracks, which is a great comfort. Care problems that arise in your daily home care are smoothly resolved.” - Lea Isadore
Our Aging Life Care Managers are here to help you. Request your free consultation now so we can start creating a customized care plan just for you.Request a Consultation
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