A Life Care Manager helps coordinate and manage the care and resources of an elderly or disabled person. Valerio Care Management provides a unique approach by combining the experience of a seasoned social worker and nurse, addressing medical and physical concerns, needs assessment, and legal issues/responsibilities of aging in place. We offer timely, comprehensive and compassionate solutions in a prevention based care management approach.
Aging involves many changes which may be frustrating, challenging, and confusing. We help navigate health care options, insurance issues, and senior living arrangements that may overwhelm clients and family members.
Valerio Care Management provides support and interventions compassionately, enabling the elderly person to maintain their independence and dignity. Our services are varied and tailored to each situation.
What You can Expect From Us
Life care planning: Full Needs Assessment to direct the plan of care
Liaison with your physicians to help you understand your health concerns and work with you to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations
We can be “the voice of the client” to optimize the resources within the healthcare system
Provide guidance on the availability of high quality services available to maintain your independence
Function as a liaison to families who live at a distance
Client/patient advocate
Identify the right level of care to meet the client’s specific needs
Assist and support clients with re-admissions to the hospital
Supportive counseling for End of Life decision making
When Should You Contact Us
Declining health, often seen in increasing frailness, weight loss, and repeat hospitalization
The person is not aware of declining health and the family is trying to determine a course of action
Concern about the safety of your loved one and their ability to live alone
You want to plan ahead for your needs or loved one’s needs so that decisions are not being made in a crisis situation
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