The Heartwood Health Advocate Model
Geriatric Care Management
By 2020 , persons over the age of 60 will comprise nearly 20 percent of California's total population, according to the California State Plan on Aging. The goals that the state expects to achieve, with respect to the aging population include:
- Empower older Californians to easily access the information they need to make informed decisions.
- Enable older Californians to be active and supported in their homes and communities.
Heartwood Health Private Health Advocate's goals are aligned with the goals of the state. We assist the aging population and their families with the decision making process when presented with difficult choices. Dealing with aging parents can be very challenging and stressful. Heartwood Health Private Health Advocates are Professional Care Manages with expertise in nursing, social work or related fields. Most have over 20years of experience in their field.
Some reasons you may need a Private Health Advocate:
- Memory: Your family member is exhibiting changes in behavior.
- Stress: You feel overwhelmed and unsure where to begin.
- Distance: You live too far from to provide oversight of care for your family member.
- Safety: You are concerned about the ability of your family member to remain in the home alone.
Services:
- Assessment and planning
- Assistance with issues around Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia
- Education and counseling around care giving issues
- Cognitive Screenings
- Arrange safety monitoring devices and systems
- Depression and mental health management
- Facilitate Legal needs with Elder Care Attorney
- Coordinate care between multiple providers
- Medication management