Geriatric Assessment ($150)
This could be a one-time visit or an introduction to additional services.
This service is not required before the Hospital Coordination service.
Jennifer will meet with you for 1 to 2 hours to discuss the following:
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Explain and/or review Advance Directives
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The client needs to know when advance directives are being used and by whom.
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Explain what happens if there are no advance directives.
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Explain the differences between Advance Directives / DNR / Code Status in a hospital setting.
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How to change advance directives.
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If you have documents, please have them available.
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Jennifer will then obtain an understanding of the client’s past and current physical abilities.
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What chronic medical conditions are you managing?
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What medications do you take and /or what assisted devices do you use/have?
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What would you like your quality of life to look like?
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How are you achieving day-to-day activities - cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, managing finances - etc.?
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Whom to work with to maximize your health - home health care, in-home physician care, palliative care, etc.
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Next, Jennifer will guide you through support systems to enhance your quality of life.
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Discuss your insurance and non-insurance benefits.
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Provide you with options for local resources to assist with identified needs.
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Provide suggestions to keep maximum independence for the client and peace of mind for the loved ones involved in the client's life.
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Finally, Jennifer will discuss patient safety and the ability to seek help when needed.
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Discuss safety resources and provide information.
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In closing, a plan for the immediate and future needs would be discussed and coordinated.
*Please see Geriatric Services for additional offerings.