"To partner with the client, and their family to allow them to remain as independent as possible, in the most appropriate setting."
Stepping Stones provides the following services
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.
Our geriatric care managers can help each clients develop a personalized plan of support that fits his or her needs, circumstances and preferences. We can assist with and oversee necessary home modifications, repair work, and maintenance in order to keep the older adult's home environment safe and accessible.
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.
In some cases the older adult may need ongoing 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.
Our geriatric care managers can serve as an advocate for an older adult and their family members whether in a long term care facility or at home. Our geriatric care managers are aware of the state regulations and the needs of elderly people. Therefore, they know what to look for when visiting, 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 family members not living near the elderly adult.
When it comes to placement and moving, seniors and their families are generally overwhelmed. Our placement & relocation services were developed in response to our clients' questions and worries when thinking about assisted living or nursing homes. We truly understand what they need when making this huge change.
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.
Our geriatric care managers can provide ongoing education and assess the status and needs of the older adult during the visit.
Be more productive, save time and have peace of mind with Stepping Stones' mobile notary services. We will travel to you at your office, home or any other location.
For more information on these services please call (866) 842-3430 or visit our website at www.caregiverhelpnow.com.