LivHOME’s unique system of professional Care Managers supervising the work of highly trained Caregivers has made LivHOME the premier professionally led at-home care provider for seniors.
To learn more about how LivHOME can help your situation, check the areas that apply to you:
Living at a Distance
Driving Safety
Medication Oversight
Loneliness and Depression
Family Discord
Post Hospitalization
Adult Child Obligations
New Diagnosis
Avoiding a Move to a Facility
Senior Resistance to Care
Living at a Distance
- Getting a call from a concerned neighbor stating,
“Something is wrong,” or “You have to do something.”
- Getting conflicting information from family,
friends, doctors.
- Not being able to travel to your parent at
a moment’s notice.
- Frustration with coordinating medical
appointments and other needed services
from afar.
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| A LivHOME Care Manager can be the point of contact for families at a distance. Not only will he/she take care of ALL aspects of the senior’s care – socialization, getting to appointments, and being there for emergencies – the Care Manager will keep the family up to date every step of the way. |
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Take Away Mom’s/Dad’s Car?
- Respecting the senior’s dignity vs. keeping him/her safe?
- Uncertainty: Is this normal? Should I be concerned?
- To whom can I turn for help?
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| Because of LivHOME Care Managers’ training and experience, they know dementia care and how to handle challenging behaviors. The LivHOME Care Manager provides expert support not only to the senior, but to all involved. This gets everyone on the same page, leading to a better care experience. |
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Did Dad Take His Pills?
- How can I ensure greater compliance with medications?
- Do all the MDs know what the other physicians are prescribing?
- How can I manage ordering and organizing all of these
pills?
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| A LivHOME Care Managers, RNs and Social Workers, communicate closely with all involved physicians to ensure everyone has the same medication information. And in most offices, on a regular basis, the A LivHOME Care Manager can set up the medication box for the senior. This, along with regular reminders by our A LivHOME Caregivers, can ensure medications are taken as intended. |
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Mom Sounds So Lonely ...
- "I wish I knew how to get her out of the house more."
- "Could she be depressed?"
- "She is inviting strangers into her home for coffee."
- "Is her judgement impaired?"
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| Socialization is one of the most important aspects of caring for a senior, but it is one that is often overlooked in the shuffle of addressing the physical care needs. The A LivHOME Care Manager works to understand the needs and desires of the entire family to learn about the senior’s passions – past and present. From trips to Palm Springs, to reunited family get-togethers to daily walks … A LivHOME Care Managers develop a plan that will truly enhance the senior’s quality of life. |
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Family Can’t See Eye to Eye
- When conflict among siblings presents obstacles to care
for a parent/(parents).
- When families can’t get beyond the conflict.
- When family members don’t agree on what’s best for
their parent.
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| Finding the “Right Path” is critical during periods of transition for a senior. Family members with strong and opposing views can benefit from the professional objectivity derived from engaging an experienced professional. LivHOME's Care Manager can help families create a plan and reach consensus to move forward to best serve the senior’s needs. |
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Hospital Discharge – What Now?
- What questions should I be asking?
- How can I get information from multiple doctors?
- How do I get hospital personnel on my care team?
- How do I arrange for home care: interview caregivers,
orient them, and provide on-going oversight?
- How do I ensure that all needed resources are in place:
equipment, supplies, and medications?
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| Post hospitalization, the transition home is a critical one, requiring attention to multiple tasks in a short period of time. LivHOME's Care Manager can partner with you to ensure the details get handled in a professional, timely manner. From home care to medical equipment and supplies and from medical appointments to medication compliance, we are there to help ensure the best transition to home. |
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Spouse, Kids, Mom – Stretched to the Limit?
- I’m not taking care of myself.
- No relief is in sight.
- When will it be over?
- I’m starting to resent others in my life.
- I want to be the daughter, not a caregiver to my dad!
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Most adult children have many groups vying for their attention: children, spouses, work, friends, and/or parents. LivHOME Care Managers offer family caregivers additional support through home visits, regular communication, escorting seniors to medical appointments, caregiving oversight, etc… to help make the caregiving experience a better one for all involved.
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New Diagnosis: Life out of Balance
- What does the diagnosis mean?
- How will it impact the senior?
- How will it impact me?
- What options are available?
- How do I coordinate and oversee all recommended
services/resources?
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Upon learning about a new diagnosis, you may feel the world will never be the same. The LivHOME Care Manager partners with families to provide information and resources in a compassionate manner. Our Care Managers can take on as much or as little as you’d like to help coordinate needed services to achieve a sense of stability. |
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Who Says Mom and Dad Have to Move?
- Is a move the best option?
- What level of care do my parents require?
- Should they move in with me?
- How will I manage all of the logistical tasks?
- What if my family member(s) will be resistant?
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Families want to do the right thing for their loved one. The LivHOME Care Manager’s comprehensive assessment gets at the needs and preferences of all involved and gives families the tools to understand the situation and appropriate care options. It supports them in making the best decisions. |
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Senior Resistance to Care
- Mom needs care. How can I get her to accept that?
- Is mom in denial?
- What is mom’s reason for not wanting care?
- Cost?
- Loss of control?
- Lack of privacy?
- Does mom have a hard time getting direction from her
adult child?
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LivHOME’s Care Managers understand seniors’ underlying concerns. Each situation is unique, and Care Managers are experienced and well equipped in their approach to addressing care needs. Sometimes it takes the outside professional to help families present options and obtain the care needed in a positive, non-threatening manner. That’s LivHOME’s core expertise. |
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