Assistance Managing In-home Care Services
At times when we are unable to manage our own in-home care, Case Managers are available to assist us in developing and implementing a supportive service plan.
Case Managers use a comprehensive evaluation that:
- Assesses our physical, psychological and social needs
- Considers available family members and friends who are able to assist us before looking at other available paid options.
- Is used to build a supportive services plan
Case Managers continue to oversee our progress until we are able to manage our own in-home care.
We can use the area map below to find the nearest Area Agency on Aging. Also to the right, “Quick Tips” and “Resources” are available to better assist us with finding reliable information and supports.
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Case Management Frequently Asked Questions
A Supportive Service Plan includes:
- Problems identified during the assessment
- Exploration of opportunities for family assistance
- Identify overall goals to be achieved
- Reference to all unpaid services and contributions
- References to any paid services arranged, including fees, specific providers, schedules of service, and frequency or anticipated dates of delivery
- Documentation of all who are involved
- Schedules for monitoring and reassessment
- Documentation of unmet needs and service gaps