It’s a difficult and delicate issue that many baby-boomers are currently facing: how to provide care from afar to their aging family members?
There are so many questions and considerations to take into account when it comes to the care of a loved one such as medical and legal questions, insurance issues and housing considerations. While locked into the busy-ness of daily life, the ever changing needs of an aging family member can be endless… leaving many families overwhelmed and feeling trapped.
That’s exactly where Browning Geriatric Consulting can help you. With an initial consultation, our experts can start by quickly assessing your needs. Families face many complicated issues including decisions about staying at home or moving to a facility, caregivers, medication management, physician’s appointments, VA benefits, long-term care insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and on and on. Click there to see what to bring to a consultation.
Need more information and a plan? We have the Upstate’s only MOBILE GERIATRIC UNIT. We come to you. Whether you are at home, in the hospital, or at a facility, our Registered Nurses and Geriatric Care Managers can assess your needs ON SITE. Click here to see what is included in an on-site assessment.
Falls are the number one reason elders end up in a hospital or nursing home. Our experts will complete a home assessment and provide recommendations to prevent falls and improve overall safety. Small measures such as changing light bulbs to improve visibility, taping down throw rugs, or adding inexpensive adaptive equipment can help to keeping you independent for as long as possible. Our team of experts are focused on a preventative medical support model advocating patient centered care.
Our professionals have the knowledge and resources to guide you in the right direction.
Providing care from afar? We help families stay connected. Our team provides care and support 24 hours a day/7 days a week.