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begins by meeting with
the older adult in their
home and assessing their
functional, cognitive,
emotional and social
needs. The assessment is
designed to get a
comprehensive picture of
the older adult's needs
and desires. Once the
assessment is complete,
creating an
individualized plan of
care to meet the older
adult's needs is the next
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The plan of care focuses on what
type of assistance the older
adult needs to function at their
optimal level and to keep them as
independent as possible. One of
the most important aspects in
planning care is working with the
older adult to develop the plan
of care. The assessment is
valuable, but the older adult
must agree that the results are
consistent with their perception
of care needs. The family may be
involved with the planning as
well. The goal of the plan of
care process is to develop a
program that is acceptable to all
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Once a plan of care is developed
that reflects the needs of the
older adult, it needs to be put
into action. Coordinating,
arranging and monitoring the
assistance needed, as determined
in plan of care, can be done by
the geriatric care manager or the
family. A plan of care
reflects the needs of the older
adult at the time of the
assessment, but the older adult's
needs may change over time. It is
a good idea to keep the geriatric
care manager involved to help
ensure the plan remains
appropriate. The geriatric
manager also can provide early
intervention for any problems
that may arise and assist with
any changes in the older adult's
care needs.
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CareMate's goal is to
help eliminate or
postpone inappropriate
institutional care and to
utilize local services
and resources. As a
result, time and money
can be saved for the long
distance caregiver who
must forego work and
family to coordinate,
arrange and monitor care
for a loved one. |
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