We start with a complimentary one-hour assessment to understand the needs of your loved one
Together, we'll decide on ongoing support or a one-time project, offering diverse services tailored to their unique situation
Our goal is to create a personalized plan to help them maintain control over their future and live their best life!
Aging In Place Management
Answers for Aging offers customized support and services to promote independent living, enhance quality of life, and ensure well-being in familiar surroundings
Appointment Advocacy, Support, and Scheduling:
Coordinating healthcare appointments, advocating for individual needs, and ensuring efficient scheduling to minimize stress and ensure timely care
Communication with Family Members, Healthcare Professionals:
Serving as a liaison between the client, family, and healthcare providers to update on health status and treatment plans
Prescription Orders, Refills, and Dispensing Needs:
Managing prescription orders, ensuring correct dispensing and timely refills, and monitoring medication adherence and schedules
Social Engagement Opportunities:
Organizing social activities, connecting with church/community groups and senior centers, and encouraging participation in hobbies for physically and mental well-being
Transportation: Coordinating safe transportation for medical appointments, social outings, and grocery shopping, tailored to individual mobility needs
Dementia Care
Answers For Aging provides persons living with dementia and their families and caregivers a multifaceted approach that addresses both functional and emotional needs to enhance their quality of life, ensure safety, and advocate effectively
Enhance Quality of Life: Create personalized care plans, promote independence, and facilitate social engagement to enhance quality of life
Ensure a Safe Living Environment: Conduct home safety assessments, educate familes and caregivers on best practice in dementia care, and manage medications to ensure a safe living environment
Client Advocate: Act as a liaison with healthcare providers and connect clients to community resources to advocate effectively for their needs
Fall Prevention
Answers For Aging provides a comprehensive personalized approach to mitigate the complex factors associated with aging and potential for falls
Fall Risk Factors: Biological (muscle weakness, balance issues), environmental (poor lighting, obstacles), behavioral (improper footwear, rushing), and medical (medications, chronic conditions) factors increase fall risk
Multifactorial Interventions: Include risk assessment, personalized exercise programs (e.g., tai chi, strength training), medication review, home modifications (e.g., grab bars, lighting), education on safe practices, and recommendations of assistive devices
Benefits: Comprehensive approach reduces falls and injuries, personalizes care, and improves long-term independence and quality of life for our clients
Home Safety Assessments
Conducted by trained professionals, Answers For Aging evaluates living environments comprehensively, identifying hazards and assessing functional impact to clients
Recommendations for Modifications: Tailored to individual needs, focusing on safety enhancements (e.g., grab bars, improved lighting), accessibility improvements (e.g., ramps, widened doorways), and integration of assistive devices and technology
Benefits: Include reduced accident risks, promotion of independence, peace of mind for caregivers, and cost-effectiveness versus potential consequences of accidents
Implementation and Follow-Up: Involves prioritizing recommendations based on urgency and budget, collaborating with contractors for modifications, and scheduling periodic reassessments to maintain safety and support evolving needs
“Without your specific home modifications for Mom she would have had to move out of her home. Thank you for all you did!”
Joy D.
“Creative and thorough, we couldn’t be happier with the services provided for Mom and Dad."
Karen M.
“Her recommendations made it possible for Dad to stay safely at home and still engage with his community"
Scott L.
Areas We Serve:
Charlotte, NC
Call:
704-826-3626
Email:
Jennifer@answersforaging.com
