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An individualized plan of care is developed and maintained for each participant using a team of health care and service professionals to meet specific needs. These services may be any of the following as needed and they include all Medicare and Medicaid-covered services.
Many Senior Care Partners services are provided in the Day Center.
At the Day Center, you will participate in the following:
Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E becomes the Part D Medicare prescription provider for its participants. There are no copays or deductibles for prescriptions or medical supplies recommended by the Interdisciplinary Care Team for participants who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid.
The Pharmacy team customizes pill packs and medications for each individual. Medication safety is of primary importance! Multiple medical conditions and multiple medications are common among aged persons. The Senior Care Partners pharmacist regularly reviews medications. The Day Center Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) and medical staff are familiar with each participant’s day-to-day medical condition and behaviors. These trained professionals can respond quickly if they note balance, memory, behavioral, appetite, or other changes in your loved one, particularly after a change in medication.
Dieticians work with the medical team and chefs to customize meals to the needs of each individual. Care plans include custom prepared meals for elders whose medical conditions may have affected their ability to chew or swallow safely. Low sodium, high protein, diabetic, vegetarian, and other special diets are part of care planning as well and are coordinated with Senior Services of Southwest Michigan.
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Home Delivered meals for Senior Care Partners participants who require them are provided by Senior Services of Southwest Michigan. Senior Services began delivering meals to parts of Calhoun County in 2012. Click here to visit their website and learn more.
Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E becomes the primary care physician for participants, responsible for all care, referrals, medication management, physical therapy, and other care all the way through end of life and hospice as necessary.
Everyone needs a break—especially family caregivers. Whether caring for a spouse, an aging parent or your own child, it’s important to take time for yourself. If you’re feeling stressed, isolated or overwhelmed, you may benefit from respite care.
“Respite Care” is a service which provides caregivers a temporary break from the duties of caregiving by allowing another responsible individual (or individuals) to care for their loved one on a short-term basis. Typically, care is provided at a different location other than the person’s home for a period of time from a few hours up to several days depending on the need and circumstances. This allows you, the caregiver, to recharge your batteries while your loved one continues to receive care in a safe environment.
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Many caregivers use respite care to rest, relax and catch up on sleep, spend quality time with friends and family, or take time for activities like exercising, shopping, personal care, and other errands.
Respite also provides a positive experience for the person receiving care. Your loved one may benefit from being in a new environment and spending time with other people.
Caregiver burnout is a very significant issue in our society today. According to statistics provided by the National Caregiver Alliance and AARP, approximately 34.2 million Americans have provided unpaid care to an adult age 50 or older in the last 12 months. These individuals may be suffering from any number of issues including Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, Parkinson’s, or any host of chronic illnesses.
Dr. Ismailoglu, Senior Care Partners’ Medical Director, stated, “Statistically, 80 percent of adults 65 years of age and older have at least one chronic condition, while 68% have two or more conditions. However, it is not uncommon to see 5 or 6 chronic conditions taking place simultaneously among the elderly.” He added, “Caring for individuals with these conditions can be extremely taxing on the caregiver.”
Below are some symptoms of “Caregiver Burnout:”
• Withdrawal from friends and family
• Loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed
• Feeling blue, irritable, hopeless, and helpless
• Changes in appetite, weight, or both
• Changes in sleep patterns
• Getting sick more often
• Feelings of wanting to hurt yourself or the person for whom you are caring
• Emotional and physical exhaustion
• Excessive use of alcohol and/or sleep medications
• Irritability
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms or feel you or your loved one can benefit from respite care, contact your Senior Care Partners Medical Social Worker to discuss the possibility of respite care.
Senior Care Partners provides comprehensive, community-based healthcare for frail older adults. Our team works with family caregivers to “close the gap” on needed services which will enable a frail elder to remain living at home as long as safely possible.
Individual care plans may include durable medical equipment, personal emergency response alarm buttons, homecare nurses or chore providers.
Senior Care Partners’ services also address the psychological, spiritual, and social needs of participants. Loneliness and depression are common among seniors who have become isolated by health or mobility issues. As spouses and friends pass away, the social network of seniors may become very limited.
Senior Care Partners participants make new friends, engage in activities, and get out of the house and into the world several times a week when they go to the Day Health Center. Participants will attend the Day Health Center 1 to 5 days a week. Shared meals, exercises, crafts, entertainers, and even field trips are enjoyed by Senior Care Partners participants. Participants have the option of attending non-denominational worship and gospel music service each week at the center as well, led by our Spiritual Care Provider.