Expert Advice and Guidance

When faced with the responsibility of caring for an elderly loved one, you will likely feel overwhelmed and filled with uncertainty. What services does my mother need? Will she have to move into a nursing home? How will I pay for this?

Sheltering Arms Senior Services Consultation can help. You'll get the expert advice and guidance you need to make well-informed decisions about your loved one's care. Sheltering Arms staff is certified by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers and extensively experienced in helping families provide the best care for their loved ones.

Through an in-depth assessment, your Sheltering Arms care manager will:

• identify needs
• guide you through your available options
• determine what steps need to be taken to develop solutions to your elder care issues.
  

Consultation services are tailored to your needs and may include:

• In home assessment and safety evaluation
• Customized plan of care to help your loved one live safely and comfortably at home
• Customized report of housing options, prescreened by your eligibility and your resources, and with availability verified. Because Sheltering Arms Senior Services does not accept finders’ fees from facilities, you will receive objective options, based on your needs.
• Educational materials to ensure an understanding of complex elder care issues specific to your situation, like Medicare and Medicaid, and steps to take when hiring in-home care.
  

Reduce Stress and Worry

With your knowledge of available options, a customized care plan and educational resources, you will feel better prepared to manage the care of your elderly loved one. Most clients report reduced stress and worry about their elder care situation. Working families say they can better handle the multiple demands in their lives.

To receive a complimentary, preliminary consultation and explanation of how this service can help, call 713-685-6577.

For long term coordination and monitoring of your loved one's care, consider Sheltering Arms Senior Services’ Geriatric Care Management.