CARE MANAGEMENT

 Care Management focuses upon the needs of the elderly or the physically challenged individual by assessing the client, family and caregiver’s physical, social and emotional needs and identifying areas to ensure continued independent living in a safe environment.

• Consultation with a care manager answers questions and provides information on care options, living situations ad community resources.
• In-Home Assessments evaluate the older adult’s ability to remain safely in the home environment. The evaluation includes an assessment of the mental, physical and emotional status of the older adult and the identification of available support systems including community resources to promote independent living. We will also help determine their need for long-term care facilities.
• Independent Living Plans are developed to maintain the client’s safety and security and assure the older adult and caregiver of the capacity to maintain independence.
• In-Home Monitoring is offered to assess safety, appraise levels of interventions and contact additional community resources if necessary. Findings are communicated with the client and family.
• Housekeeping Services provide general cleaning, laundry and meal preparation to promote safety and well-being in the home.
• Supplementary Services include….
  Counseling – Out patient sessions are provided by licensed clinical social workers in both our Wilmington and Newark locations. Most insurances, including Medicare are accepted.
  Psychiatric assessments and medication checks are provided by board certified psychiatrists. Most insurances are accepted.

Care Management fees are not covered by insurances. Fees are dependent upon the specific service and level of care requested.

Contact Becky Laster at Blaster@jfsdelaware.org or 302-478-9411#126 for additional information.

Delaware Aging Network

The Delaware Aging Network (DAN), with initial pilot project funding from the Delaware Community    Foundation, is a statewide coalition of more than 21 nonprofit organizations, whose purpose is to increase efficiency, reduce duplication of services, and assure that older adults will receive the care they need to remain independent. This integrated, collaborative network of service providers expands outreach to and services for the older adult population, while addressing the interrelated concerns of housing, health and transportation. By creating this system of care, older adults will meet the challenges of growing older.

Jewish Family Services was selected by the coalition as the lead agency for New Castle County. The Modern Maturity Center serves Kent County; Cheers serves Sussex County.

Contact Becky Laster at Blaster@jfsdelaware.org or Alexis Morris at 302-478-9411#126 for additional information.

For more information …

www.delawareagingnetwork.org
www.modern-maturity.org (or call 302-734-1200)
www.scss.org (or call 1-302-854-9500)
www.delcf.org
www.caringpartnersde.org
 

Staff

Becky Laster, Coordinator, Delaware Aging Network, New Castle County
Alexis Morris, Case Manager, Delaware Aging Network, New Castle County
Martha Frost, LSCW, Social Worker
Helene Rudnick, LCSW, Social Worker
Lidia Hoffman, Case Manager, B’nai B’rith House
Sandy Edmondson, Scheduler
Marsha Atkison, Independent Living Support Specialist
Michelle Johnson, Independent Living support Specialist
Betty Jean Thomas, Independent Living Support Specialist
Estella Wilson, Independent Living Support Specialist
Daisy Snow, Independent Living Support Specialist
 

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