For the last 18 years, our team has been working with families, throughout the Tallahassee & Big Bend area, who are concerned about the challenges their aging loved ones are facing. Whether they are in a crisis at the hospital, are having memory issues at home, or are encountering safety issues such as driving or falling, we work with the whole span of challenges you may be facing. Some things we do for our clients:
• attend physician appointments
• visit the home to review care
• communicate with family far away
• create a care plan for everyone involved
• provide recommendations to improve home safety & other care
Did a recent event occur causing you to question your elderly loved one’s health status such as:
• Illness, Fall, or Accident
• Stroke or Change in Mental Status
Is your loved one exhibiting chronic symptoms such as:
• Getting lost in familiar surroundings
• Increased Confusion
• Frequent falling
• Not recognizing loved ones and other familiar faces
• Change in sleep habits
• Change in appetite
• Weight loss
• Repeating self
• Agitation or increased anxiety
• Forgetting how to carry out daily tasks
We have seen these situations arise for many families. You need immediate assistance to help your aging family member reach stability, then you can work on other concerns. We are ready to apply our experience to your situation right now so please call us at (850) 894-6720. Questions to Ask Yourself:
• Can my loved one be left alone for extended periods of time?
• Can they take care of their basic needs, such as bathing, dressing, feeding?
• Are they able to remember to take medications as prescribed?
• Will they let strangers into their home?
• Will they know what to do in the event of a fire or another emergency situation?
• If they fall are they able to get the help that they need?
• Can they prepare their own meals?
• Do they wander away from familiar surroundings? When you need help, you are not alone. Senior Transitions works with many others, in the same situation, and we can help you figure out your options and help you with the care decisions that you need to make. Call us at (850) 894-6720. If you have determined that there are concerns about your loved one’s situation and you are unsure where to start, use this list to begin the process of getting things in order.
1: First, consult with the primary care physician to report any changes in behavior.
2: Contact Senior Transitions Geriatric Care Managers at (850) 894-6720 to get assistance with planning a care process.
3: Determine if all necessary legal documents are in place such as: Durable Power of Attorney Health Care Surrogate Advance Directives
4: If legal documents are not in place, or you are unsure of their validity, consult an Elder Law Attorney to evaluate or develop necessary legal documents.
5: Start Asset Planning/Preservation or Medicaid Planning with an Elder Law Attorney.
