Available 24 hours a day. Sr Care management professional is able to step in and take care or offer direction in the midst of a crisis. We advocate for our clients in the emergency room offering peace of mind to family members in knowing that the emergency situation will be handled. Hurricane/Disaster preparedness plans available.

Conducted by a licensed nurse/social worker an in-home visit includes screening of the older adults’ functional status, cognitive status, nutritional status, in home safety, supports and social systems, medication review, review of comprehensive medical records and review of current medical conditions. Problems and needs are uncovered. An individualized focused care plan is designed to address these needs. Examples of resources can include: Transportation arrangements, adult day care, in- home assistance, Medical equipment, escort to necessary appointments, housekeeping and personal response systems.

By appointment counseling education and support can be provided regarding aging issues and concerns.

Ongoing monitoring and supervision depending on need, daily, weekly, bi-weekly monthly. Routine reports can be given to family members either on –line or through verbal communication via phone regarding status and changes.

Contracting and supervision with home repair services. House modifications to adapt equipment.

Selection of appropriate in-home care givers. Monitoring for compatibility, and provision of appropriate service.

When appropriate our Geriatric Care Managers can select and secure placement in the most compatible facility for the client’s needs. Support is given with adjustment issues as a result of transitions from home to facility.

Complete relocation service logistics. Personally handled intimate details of downsizing to a smaller residence or facility location.

If necessary after skilled nursing benefit is exhausted, our nurses can provide accurate medication set ups, medications, and monitor the administration of the medications.

SCMS provides an efficient accurate assistance with bill paying, review of medical invoices, tax preparation and financial planners.

Often the elderly client is unaware of the benefits available to them through their medicare insurance plans and long term care policies. SCMS staff is able to secure all benefits available to them for these services. Knowledge of criteria for personal benefits.

Provide social interaction in-home or at facility and assure participation in therapeutic activities.

Our care managers are well networked with the community support services examples include: physicians, psychiatrists, eldercare attorneys, realtors, financial planners, trust officers, etc.

Support for power of attorney, health care surrogate, living will and estate planning.