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Committed to the health and Sheltering Arms Senior Services is committed to the health and well-being of older adults and their family caregivers. Its comprehensive services provide a continuum of care to help older adults live safely and independently in their own homes. Sheltering Arms' Long-Term Care Continuum (pdf). Expert advice and guidance helps seniors and their families better understand all their options and make informed decisions. Consultation services, provided by a certified care manager, begin with a complimentary, preliminary consultation and explanation of how this service can help. Geriatric Care Management helps to ensure that a senior is receiving the appropriate care in his home or a facility. The certified care manager assesses needs, develops a plan of care, coordinates services, serves as an advocate, and monitors both the quality of care and the situation to see that any emerging needs are addressed. Home Care provides help around the home to help seniors live safely and independently. These private duty services, provided by well-screened assistants and certified nurse aides, are customized for each individual’s needs and preferences. A plan of care may include:
Philips Lifeline Medical Alert provides 24-hour monitoring for safety or medical emergencies through a waterproof, wearable personal help button. The Day Center provides caring supervision and enjoyable recreation for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, promoting independence and improving participants and their families’ quality of life. Case Management addresses the basic needs of seniors who are facing multiple threats to their independence such as strict financial constraints, isolation, poor health conditions and very limited outside support. Social workers conduct a comprehensive assessment and develop a plan of care to address basic needs. Utility assistance helps low income seniors, the disabled and families with small children, with electric and gas bills. Beneficiaries receive education on low-cost energy efficiency measures and household budgeting. Weatherization assistance provides free energy efficiency measures for the homes of low income seniors and families. An energy audit determines the measures needed to most efficiently reduce the home’s energy costs. Telephone Reassurance provides safety-check phone calls to seniors living alone. Calls are made Monday through Friday by trained volunteers and offer a sense of security and support. Volunteering enhances the quality of life and safety of seniors who have limited social contacts and resources. Programs include Telephone Reassurance, Day Center, Special Projects and Events. |
