Services to Families

Directions in Aging works closely with you to make the difficult decision about whether a loved one can remain comfortably at home independently, with assistance, or requires nursing home care.  We help in the selection of an appropriate residence or nursing home and provide follow-up visits once placement has been secured.

Special Understanding for Alzheimer's Disease Patients

Patient assessment and coordination of services Home care monitoring Weekly visits and regular phone calls Counseling for caregivers and family members Information about community resources such as day-care programs and housing

Liaison to geographically separated families Assistance in arranging legal, financial, and medical services Alzheimer's disease orientation for home personnel Activity plans focused on the Alzheimer patient

Member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers