Services
Who needs our services?
Aging people with mental or physical issues (or adult children of such people), physicians, healthcare providers, attorneys, banks, trust officers, families, caregivers, hospitals, social services agencies, housing communities for the aging population.
Most seniors need to be supported by a strong network of services: physical, mental, and legal. And it is to their advantage to rely on time-tested professionals who are constantly interacting with and evaluating these groups of services.
Most respondents reported they engaged the professional because:
- family did not live near the client so that they needed a local contact for care,
- concerned about changes in the client’s status,
- client was experiencing a crisis at the time the professional services were sought,
- seeking a professional assessment to explore options for the client’s care.
“Other” situations that led to engaging care:
- caregiver had a crisis,
- needed guidance navigating options for dementia/Alzheimer’s care
- family dissension.
Most Common Services Performed by Aging Life Care Professionals
- Assessing, monitoring and updating responsible party on client’s needs
- Managing crises, safety concerns or conflicts in the client’s life
- Advocating and coordinating for the client’s medical concerns
- Providing support and services that preserve the client’s independence
- Offering activities that enhance the client’s social support and quality of life
- Providing impaired memory support and services
Pamela Braun, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Professional Licensed Fiduciary, has been working on behalf of seniors her entire career, and has built a strong reputation for professionalism, objectivity, and ethics. Her ongoing volunteer work for organizations such as the Alzheimer’s Association, Desert Southwest Chapter, and her willingness to speak to local organizations and write about critical geriatric needs shows her concern for the elderly. Plus the number of written recommendations.
Her involvement with chambers of commerce, the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers and the National Association of Social Workers also speak to this.
In order to be of value, she must regularly interact with the elderly, their families, physicians, healthcare professionals, attorneys, banks, trust officers, hospitals, social services agencies, and every type of assisted living facility in the Valley.
She and her staff must also stay current on numerous laws, insurance carriers, and agencies, both in terms of social work and as a firm offering licensed fiduciary services.
How Do You Know When You Need an Aging Life Care Professional?
When caregiving for an aging family member becomes overwhelming, it may be time to contact an Aging Life Care Professional.
You may need an Aging Life Care Professional if the person you are caring for:
- has multiple medical or psychological issues
- is unable to live safely in their current environment
- is not pleased with current care providers and requires advocacy
- is confused about their own financial and/or legal situation
- has limited or no family support
Or if your family:
- has just become involved with helping the individual and needs direction about available services
- is either “burned out” or confused about care solutions
- has limited time and/or expertise in dealing with the individual’s chronic care needs and does not live close by
- is at odds regarding care decisions
