All you want to do is provide care and love for your aging loved one. You know that he needs help to continue to thrive and be independent, and you’re there to help him live his best life right now. From spending precious time with him to helping him prepare meals so he eats well, you have your hands full, even if it’s in the most wonderful way.

Sometimes our loved ones need help in other ways that are not solely centered around love. And those other areas of care may be beyond our level of expertise, causing fear and anxiety over whether you are doing the right thing or if you even know what the right thing is.

Because of that, a professional care manager is trained to help you with those areas of care management that you just don’t feel quite qualified for. Much like you wouldn’t expect yourself to be able to put a crown on your tooth, or replace the engine in your car, leaning on a professionally trained care management team helps you get the resources you need to care for your loved one so that you can focus on the areas that you’re good at.

If you aren’t sure if you need someone to help you with the care management of your loved one, consider some areas of his life that may be struggling with. If any of these areas are points of tension and frustration, a care manager will be able to step in and assist you so that your loved one is getting good advice and guidance as to what steps should be taken.

• Legal help. If your loved one needs legal help, a care manager can help him find the resources he needs to get the help he needs whether it is because of a car accident he caused, a will that needs to be amended, or any legal trouble he may be in. You don’t want to have to be the expert in this area and a care manager will help you find someone trained and ready to help.
• Housing help. If your loved one needs to consider moving into another type of housing, such as assisted living or a senior residence, there are a lot of options out there and they can get to be very overwhelming. A care manager can help you and your loved one find a new home that is perfect for him and meets all his needs.
• Advocacy. Sometimes fighting the same battle repeatedly is exhausting. Whether it’s trying to get medical needs covered by insurance or fighting for alternative treatments to a condition, it helps to have someone in your corner who is trained in advocacy of your loved one’s needs.
• Relationship help. Families can be complicated and caring for an elderly loved one can cause conflicts. Having a neutral third-party care manager might help you come to good solutions without causing hurt feelings among family members.

Consider a care management team to help with the care of your loved one so you can focus on doing what you love, which is simply spending time with your loved one.

If you or an aging loved one is considering care management in Potomac, MD, please contact the caring staff at Care At Home today. 301-970-9706

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Ann Smith RN

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Ann Smith, RN, Realtor® Your local Home care and Home transition expert Ann is a Registered Nurse and a Realtor with a passion and dedication to serving her community. She has over twenty years of nursing experience in pediatric, geriatric, home health care, and care management. She founded Care at Home, a home care company, to provide seniors with services that promote independence and safe aging in place. Ann is dedicated to helping seniors achieve stress-free retirement living by providing comprehensive services from health to home. Ann's mother instilled in her the value of hard work, dedication, and service to others at a young age, which is now a driving force in her home care agency. Her caring and compassionate work with seniors began when she was just 17 years old. She was offered a job as a caregiver. Just as quickly, she instinctively knew that this would be her life's work. She soon became a nurse and has since helped many older adults transition seamlessly into a new phase of life. While helping seniors and individuals with their home care needs, it became apparent that part of the transition process often involved selling their current home for more suitable living arrangements. That's when Ann decided to add real estate services to alleviate stress and enhance her client's experience. It's also how she became known as the Home Transition Agent. Today, Ann helps her mature clients achieve stress-free retirement living by providing in-home care and comprehensive services from health to home. Ann's love for children and dedication to helping families caring for children with chronic health conditions inspired Pediatric Care at Home, a division of Care at Home that provides pediatric nursing care. Ann and her team are dedicated to providing compassionate care to all, from infants to older adults. When Ann isn't busy helping her patients and clients, she volunteers her time at women's shelters and fostering dogs. She and her veteran husband enjoy a simple life in the countryside, where farm animals and country life surround them. Ann also enjoys reading, photography, gardening, and nature walk with their dogs.

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