If money, health, and logistics allow it, many aging individuals would prefer to age in place at their own home or move in with a loving caregiver, such as a daughter, son, or grandchild. The benefits for both the aging individual as well as the caregiver are immeasurable with the time spent together and the memories created. It can truly be a labor of love to have your aging parent move into your home when she’s no longer able to live on her own.
Because it does require adjustments and managing a lot of moving parts, having your loved one move in with you should be given serious consideration about how you’ll manage and care for your new “roommate.” Some of the areas of consideration will involve the logistics of the situation, others will be the financial aspects, and you also need to determine where and how you’ll seek assistance in caring for your loved one. This is the time when having a care management team can help you succeed in having your loved one feel safe, well cared for, and loved as she makes this adjustment of moving into your home.
Since your loved one’s health will be one area you’ll need to help her monitor, treat, and regulate, it can help to have a care management professional on your team. While your loved one may have no health concerns right now, that can change and that’s why having a health care management provider as a part of your loved one’s team now can help you easily maneuver any health changes that may come as you care for your loved one.
The great thing about a geriatric health care management provider is that their role is to help you! Their primary responsibility is to assist you and your family as you navigate the healthcare choices you’ll need to make for your loved one. They will serve as a patient advocate, making sure that your needs and desires are always put first.
Here are a couple of ways that they can help you as you prepare for your loved one to move into your home:
Consistent Medical Care
Your healthcare manager can help make sure your loved one’s doctors are all working together regarding treatment, medications, and therapy. They will often attend each doctor appointment, helping you and your loved one better understand directives given by the doctor.
Community Services
Your care management provider will be able to help you find other help. If you’re looking for in-home care, they’ll know the available local services and be able to help you find one that is reliable and meets your needs. They can also help your loved one find other community resources such as social activities and travel assistance for those times you can’t provide a ride.
You are embarking on a wonderful journey of caring for your aging loved one, but like all good captains, you need a crew to help make sure the voyage runs smoothly no matter what kind of waters you hit. Looking for a good care management provider is a great way to start.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Care Management in Franklin, TN, please contact the caring staff at Wellington Place today. Call (615) 377-1221
Providing Independent Living for Seniors near Brentwood, Nashville, Fairview, Goodlettsville, Lebanon, Mount Juliet, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Nolensville, Franklin and surrounding areas.
That vision came to reality in 1996 when Wellington Place doors were opened for the Seniors of the area. Since the day of opening Ann along with her team has continued to provide individualized care to each and every resident of this community. Being locally owned and without any corporate overhead, this community has been able to provide excellent care at affordable prices.
We are conveniently located in the Maryland Farms area of Brentwood, Tennessee. Nearby, you will find several restaurants, hotels, churches, public green spaces, and shopping areas. Brentwood is only 10 miles south of Nashville, a city with a wide range of museums, festivals, and other fun events for the whole family!
