Elder Wellness Consultation

Navigating the complicated health care system for ageing adults can be overwhelming for caregivers, seniors and their families.

Helping to make sense of it all:
During a 60-minute complimentary Elder Wellness Consultation, Audrey Miller, registered social worker and recognized expert in life care planning, ageing and caregiving, introduces strategies to help clients and their families plan ahead for life’s various stages, and become better informed about the next chapter and the caregiving journey.

Qualifying clients and families will have an opportunity to participate in a guided interview and:
• Discuss concerns about ageing family members and how they are managing on their own
• Receive assistance with planning for immediate, intermediate and-long-term care needs and help identifying where support is needed
• Review cost of hiring caregivers
• Discuss how to access privately and publicly funded community based supports and resources
• Receive assistance with navigating the healthcare and home care system
• Learn how to identify ways to prevent caregiver burnout
• Learn about alternate living accommodations including retirement residences and long-term care facilities

Caregiver Support Organizations

There are a variety of caregiver resources available depending on where you reside and the level of care support required. Consider all of the support available to you including public, private and community resource such as those listed below.

National caregiver support organizations
The following organizations support caregivers and patients by sharing information and resources.

Alzheimer Society of Canada Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Canadian Virtual Hospice
Caregiving Matters Carers Canada Huddol
BC: Family Caregivers of BC BC: Provincial Health Services Authority Homecare  

 

About Elder Caring Inc.

Elder Caring Inc. is a national care management company established by Audrey Miller in 2004 with a mission to help improve the living situation of older Canadians and make recommendations about living well, at home or in assisted living settings. Elder Caring Inc. is comprised of a team of experts in Social Work, Occupational Therapy and other allied health professions with years of experience providing care management while working with the disabled, older adults, their families and caregivers. Understanding that access to elder care services can reduce stress and improve the well-being of older individuals, the consultants at Elder Caring Inc. help families navigate the health care system, assess and access resources and in some cases, act as an advocate for the individual.

Wellness Binder

Elder Caring Inc.’s Wellness Binder™ is a planning tool that provides family members with a way to organize their loved one’s personal, health and medical history, plans and preferences all in one place so that they can be better prepared.

This binder catalogues health, personal and caring information and serves as a reference for caregivers who may need to make decisions on behalf of someone who is vulnerable or incapacitated.

Wellness Binder PDF