Responding
to Family Crisis
Peter called in a panic. "My father's just been diagnosed with a brain tumor. My mother has dementia and can't take care of herself." One of three sons who were all juggling demanding work schedules and family responsibilities out of state, Peter knew decisions had to be made – decisions he didn't feel comfortable making. He also knew that neither of his two brothers had the knowledge to make informed choices. Peter was referred to ElderCare Solutions by his parents' doctor. (Read more...)
Supporting
Families in Grief
Mrs. J was an 83 year old woman who was alone after the death of her husband; he had been her primary care giver. Physically healthy, Mrs. J had significant problems with her memory and could not manage her household or her care without her husband's assistance. Her children, who lived out of state, were eager to move her from her home. (Read more...)
Responding
to self neglect
Martha called ElderCare Solutions at the recommendation of her doctor. Her mother-in-law, Ann, had been deteriorating over many months. She was increasingly reclusive and her clothes barely fit her shrinking frame. She neglected her home and her hygiene. Despite her best efforts, Martha could not get her mother-in-law to accept assistance. (Read more...)
Stopping
Exploitation
Mrs. O’s niece called ElderCare Solutions from out of state. They had worked with another agency, but didn’t have a “fit” with the care manager. She contacted ElderCare Solutions at the suggestion of the social worker in her geriatrician’s office. She described her aunt, a widow, as fiercely independent and proud. Mrs. O denied having any problems despite significant short term memory deficits. ElderCare Solutions agreed to meet with Mrs. O. to make an assessment and establish a rapport. (Read more...)