You may not realize that contemporary care management offers much more than the gerontologist your grandparents saw. We intend to gracefully guide your loved senior into elder age with all the skills, preferences and engagements that are right for her/him. That’s why we offer a broad range of services to encompass a whole life, such as those you see on this page. Any of these varied services, calling on a variety of professionals, can be incorporated in our 3 service plans. Learn more below:
Telecare:
We know you may not be ready to engage a care manager for your beloved senior family member. You may be taking a proactive look around to educate and prepare yourself before the need arises. Pretty smart! There are so many ways that age affects you and those you love. Whether it’s diminished skills, illness or behavioral changes, your team at enAble is here to support you in the way that meets your needs and resources.
As an example, memory impairment can be a sign of what’s coming and only you will notice the small signs of change. Responding to them with a relevant plan is what we do best. So, if you want to get a sense of what may be developing for your loved one, take our brief quiz here. (link to opt in for quiz)
Question: does this service also provide for some initial assessment? Recommendations? Timeline for upgraded engagement?
Care Management:
Every meeting includes an assessment for what’s needed now. Care givers may handle the ‘boots on the ground’ tasks. But, you know what? Sometimes you need us to handle the medication schedule, do a wellness check, coordinate medical appointments or go for a cup of coffee.
But really: whatever you want us to do, we will and if managing your wallet is key, we’ll bring in lower-cost, vetted providers for you. For example, your senior family member may need nutrition support, wellness exercises, have a doctor visit or even confirm you’re, using insurance benefits fully. Or, you want help with
bathing, feeding, shopping, arranging appointments or social activity. As I said, we’ll do all we can of what you ask.
The enABLE Lifestyle
This is ongoing care management that goes beyond the medical, clinical or cognitive. It includes development or retainment of a full life’s activities and replenishment. We’ll perform an initial assessment for nutrition, exercise, nurse oversight, life enrichment, home safety and end of life doula; in short, we don’t just review your elder’s current state. We also review a history of a well lived life, one that encompasses all the social, spiritual, emotional realms that can still be pursued.
Once assessed, we provide ongoing support, education and guidance for all activities and personal development that can maintain, restore or enhance a sense of wellbeing and strong social integration.
And, let me point out something we’re often asked: while we have the credentials, passions and ongoing education that are necessary to be expert in Care Management, we don’t look like doctors and nurses because your mom or dad don’t want people to think they’re ill.
Finally, please keep in mind: not all engagements are until death; sometimes short-term interventions or projects are what’s required to return your senior to former norms of health and routine.