FOR PROFESSIONALS

When should a medical professional consider referring a patient/family to Caring Strategies?

• When you are concerned that the patient will have difficulty in following doctor’s orders or discharge plan
• When you see your patient struggle with multiple medical, dementia and/or psychological issues
• When your patient has no local family support OR family is overwhelmed
• When the patient is unlikely to return to their previous level of care, even after a rehab stay
• When the patient’s family is confused or at odds regarding care decisions
• When the patient and family need education and/or direction in dealing with dementia issues

How can Caring Strategies support my medical care of the patient?

• Promote patient compliance with doctor’s orders in the home setting
• Collaborate with and extend the efforts of medical staff into the home setting for a continuum of care
• Assist seniors with medical care, physician communication, appointment coordination and transportation
• Provide accurate report of symptoms and medical issues between appointments for the doctor
• Encourage the patient to address issues in a timely manner to avoid larger issues
• Serve as liaison amongst multiple healthcare providers

Why should you recommend Caring Strategies?

• Our care managers have over 6 decades of collective experience in helping older adults figure out the best way to ensure that they enjoy the highest quality of life possible.
• We are available 24/7 to respond to our clients’ needs.
• Referral fees are not accepted. We solely work for our clients.
• Our care managers adhere to a strict code of ethics and standards of practice.