eCaring @ Home

“I’m worried everyday about my mother because I don’t have enough time to get her the help she needs as I live in a different city”.

“My father had a stroke and I am not sure he is safe living by himself”.

“My caregiving responsibilities are taking over my life, what can I do?”

Did you know that the average family caregiver spends 4 hours per week on caregiving responsibilities?

Did you know that the average caregiver waits 5 years before asking for assistance?

If this sounds familiar, then we can help by providing professional guidance to support you and your family through this journey.

Wellness Plan

We begin with a telephone contact to address your issues and concerns. There is no charge for this preliminary discussion.

Where available, our Geriatric Care Manager will meet with and assess the senior in his or her own home. This on-site assessment and interview generally takes between 1.5- 2.5 hours and addresses their function as well as emotional, cognitive and familial issues as well as caregiver issues. Significant others (spouses, adult children) are welcome. The Geriatric Care Manager will complete a written Wellness Plan that documents the areas of concern and need and identifies the recommended goods and services.

We will then review this ‘blueprint’ or ‘roadmap’ with you and finalize an agreement to proceed with its implementation. You may choose to implement any or all of the recommendations yourself or ask us to assist in their implementation.

Wellness Monitoring

As the recommendations and services are implemented, Wellness Monitoring is available. This service includes ongoing monitoring of the older person’s ongoing health and wellness needs and typically includes:

• Regular visits by the Geriatric Care Manager with telephone support and updates to family members
• Liaising with in home support staff
• Liaising with other professional services and accessing of required community based resources.

Transition Care Package

This package is designed for individuals whose health has reached a point where it is necessary to make a transition from home to an alternative care setting. The Geriatric Care Manager will work with the senior and significant others in delineating a preferred search area for accommodations. Transition Care Package services typically include:

• Researching and providing a summary of appropriate retirement residences, and other local assisted living and/or long-term care homes – identifying a set number of preferred recommendations
• Researching and helping an individual complete the required paperwork for admission to a care facility
• Coordinating appropriate referrals.

Telephone Consultation

Sometimes you just need a little guidance and support and family members want to discuss issues. Telephone consultations are available with a social worker that understands, knows the system and can guide you from behind the scenes.