How do you determine the kind of help to offer us?
We routinely find that the questions that we ask during the assessment provide valuable information and clues. The assessment includes past medical and social history, current supports, diagnoses and corresponding medications as well as an assessment of the client's living space. The assessment also includes the financial picture. These specific areas and others questions allow us to use our professional expertise to provide some immediate solutions as well as address future concerns.

How do you ensure that we get the help we need?
We develop a care plan based upon the needs we uncover in the assessment. We do the screening, make the arrangements and monitor the work of in home help and other services with your approval. Our recommendations will give you peace of mind. We have fifteen years of experience working with only the best and assist you in avoiding costly mistakes. Our care management services will provide ongoing monitoring of these services and provide ongoing assistance as needs change.

Can we afford it?
We financial, legal or medical issues and offer referrals to geriatric specialists to avoid future problems while conserving financial resources? Our fifteen years of expertise providing care management services assures you that a holistic view is considered in planning for the future with conserving assets as an ongoing goal. Our referral list is extensive to include professionals in your immediate area that will offer you the same confidence that we have to include them in our resource directories.

How do you provide crisis intervention?
Families often call us for the first time because something has suddenly changed. We respond to the immediate problem. Our staff of professionals are available 24hrs. 7 days/week. We work to avoid the crises with our ongoing monitoring. These visits can be as frequent as weekly, twice monthly or monthly visits.

Why do I need a care manager in selecting a place?
Making a selection from the Yellow Pages based on location doesn't provide you with important details you might overlook at this crucial time. Every recommendation we make is based on our knowledge of current and past performances. You are better able to make the best choice with confidence when Caring Choices is your guide.

What other ways do you help?
We are frequently asked to speak on many topics to different groups interested in the aging process, caregiving issues, caring for people with dementia, and the demands of particular illnesses. We offer a free monthly Parkinson's support group. Our advocacy extends to people living in facilities. In addition, we offer counseling to the elderly person, spouses and caregivers.