ElderCare Assessment™
The
ElderCare Assessment™
is available strictly
through ElderCare at Home
& the
ElderCare
Resource Center.
It is the most duplicated and sought-after assessment tool
utilized in the industry today.
There are
many reasons that you might need or want an
ElderCare Assessment™
performed:
Your loved one has been
given a probable diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, dementia
or suffers from another memory impairment
There are concerns
regarding medication and/or compliance with Physician's
orders.
Your loved one lives
alone.
The primary caregiver
is frail and could benefit from professional guidance and
support.
The patient has multiple medical problems.
The patient has suffered a recent physical or psychological
trauma such as a hospitalization or the death of a loved
one.
You have noticed
a change in either mental or physical status.
There is not a
strong, local support system in place.
You think your
loved one is depressed or they no longer participate in
activities that once brought them joy.
There are
concerns regarding driving ability.
You are not sure
if your loved one is eating or preparing nutritious meals.
You live at a
distance and just want some peace of mind.

The
ElderCare Assessment™
may include an
evaluation of the following:
Cognitive
and functional strengths and limitation
Finances,
insurance policies, estate planning
Home
safety evaluation and fall risk assessment
Speech
and oral expression skills
Pain
assessment
Emotional, cognitive, behavioral, social, spiritual status
Activities of Daily Living (ADL's)
Instrumental
Activities of Daily Living (IADL's)
Depression
screening
Mini-Mental Status Exam
Caregiver Burden
assessment
Supportive assistance
review
Medical records review
. Medication review
Telephone consultation
with family members
Physical examination

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