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Care Coordination Services in Southeastern PA and Delaware
While the Future Is Uncertain, Yours Doesn’t Have to Be
There are realities to aging — and for many, that means a decline in health, either temporarily or over time. But, when the unexpected happens, you’ve already got a time-tested support system in place as a Friends Life Care member.
As your trusted partner, your dedicated professional Care Coordinator will guide you through the process of planning for long-term care, from performing an in-home safety assessment and evaluating your current health and well-being to understanding your lifestyle preferences and future goals. Once a need for care arises, your Care Coordinator will support and advocate for you throughout the process of dealing with the healthcare system. Our care coordination services in Southeastern PA and Delaware will partner with you and your loved ones through the challenges of a health crisis.
Your Personal Wellness Coordinator
On day one of your membership, a Care Coordinator will be assigned as your personal healthcare advocate, providing assessments, advice, workshops, and other preventative and wellness offerings tailored to you. They work to anticipate your needs and resolve your issues — and not just during a health crisis. We are there before you need care.
Our care coordination services are designed to help you navigate the complexities of the healthcare system and reach your health goals. Interested in aging at home? We can help you make a plan for future home modifications. Wondering how you will pay for care in the future? Our Plan Counselors will help you understand how Friends Life Care membership can help you pay for long-term care needs or complement an existing long-term care insurance plan. Looking for ways to maintain your health? Our senior Care Coordinators can help you devise wellness plans that target your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. If you need support while caring for your health, our senior Care Coordinators are there to lend a helping hand.
Benefits of Care Coordination for Seniors
Care coordination services offer a comprehensive and personalized approach to managing your health and well-being as you approach retirement and beyond. To find out if our senior care coordination programs are right for you, check out these benefits you could experience.
Your Wellness Is a Priority
You’ll learn more about the award-winning VigR® program and its focus on wellness and prevention. VigR® stands for vitality, independence, growth, and resilience and is an essential philosophy that Friends Life Care has developed with you and your needs in mind. Ask your elder Care Coordinator about workshops, webinars, or other interesting and wellness-based activities you may enjoy attending in your local area.
We Take Care of Your In-Home Care Needs
When and if you need in-home care for any length of time, your Care Coordinator’s role shifts from wellness and prevention to a focus on arranging, scheduling, and overseeing care through our network of providers. As part of our care coordination services, we will:
- Design and oversee a personal care plan.
- Assess potential health risks and conditions going forward.
- Arrange and supervise your required care as it evolves.
- Schedule in-home care services as needed.
- Keep track of your medical conditions, advance directives, and other important information.
- Coordinate outside healthcare services.
- Help navigate through the complex healthcare system, as appropriate.
- Evaluate and recommend home safety measures.
- Serve as liaison with family members, so they are not burdened with filling the difficult caregiver role.
You Will Have Access to Experienced, Credentialed Caregivers
If a need for care arises, you can trust our carefully trained and supervised caregivers to provide the support you need on a temporary or long-term basis. Your elder Care Coordinator will connect with providers in our established network, ensuring you receive care from a professional who understands your health goals and connects with you on a personal level.
It Relieves the Pressure Placed on Your Family
Do you wish to age peacefully at home? If so, have you considered who will be providing your care? Many people rely on their family members to act as caregivers and manage the household responsibilities, bill paying, follow-up appointments, and grocery shopping. However, this can put a great deal of stress on their shoulders. When you partner with a Wellness Coordinator, you don’t have to worry about putting undue pressure on your loved ones when your health begins to decline. If the need arises, your Care Coordinator can offer guidance, from finding you a professional caregiver (if needed) to assisting with arranging transportation for your doctor’s appointments. The Care Coordinator is a resource to you and your family to find the best balance for your care and recovery needs while maintaining your relationship with your loved ones.
Receive Assistance From Our Professional Care Coordinators When and How You Need It
When you elect to participate in our senior care coordination programs, your support is already in place even before it’s needed. Our Care Coordinators are highly trained professionals and our own staff members, so you can feel confident and comfortable letting them into your home and learning about your most private details. To ensure you receive top-notch care coordination services in Southeastern PA and Delaware, each of our professionals is equipped with the tools they need to address your concerns and questions, including 12 different health assessments. Most importantly, services are provided when you meet certain qualifications and adjust as your needs change.
Membership includes access to 24/7 care coordination for seniors. As decisions about health and care come up, Friends Life Care is just a phone call away. Contact us to learn more about the integral role a Care Coordinator can play in aging well.
How Do I Know if I’m Ready to Retire?
Our retirement life planning experts are dedicated to helping you plan for the future and answering questions you may have along the way. Juggling family, work, and life while anticipating what you’ll need as you age is an undeniable challenge. If you want peace of mind today for a secure future tomorrow, it’s best to start now, no matter what stage of life you are in.
Start looking into what retirement means for you so you can develop the right plan.
Take Charge of Your Future by Determining:
- Where you want to live
- If you’ve saved enough
- Who will provide your care
Start by selecting the box below that most closely matches your current situation.
- Tom and Patty: We’re ready to decide if downsizing to a new home in a senior living community is the right choice for us or if we should plan to stay in our home with the big yard for our dog.
- Sara: I’ve always done things on my own, and I don’t see a reason why that should end—I’ve built a life I love and am responsible for my own happiness.
- Tyler: I’m not ready to retire, but I want to learn more about how to make sure my family is prepared when the time comes.
If you’re unsure whether you are ready for retirement, reach out to our experts for advice. We’ve been offering retirement tips for seniors for over 30 years and can help you formulate a plan that aligns with your goals and empowers you to live a beautiful life.
Start Planning for the Future You Want Today
Retirement isn’t just the act of retiring from something; it’s also the act of retiring to something. Make sure you’re ready for all the years of life after work by speaking with a senior retirement planning specialist at Friends Life Care. We’ll help you establish a plan that enhances your independence, purpose, and vitality. As a continuing care at-home nonprofit Quaker organization, we offer a range of affordable membership plans so that you can find one that fits your needs.
For more information about our senior retirement planning services for residents in Southeastern PA and Delaware, contact us today! We also offer financial planning for seniors so that you can trust all your questions will be answered and your needs met.
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