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Family
Consultation
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Paraclete offers an individualized road map for each family to
follow. The maps identify:
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where to start
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short, mid, and long range destinations
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potential pitfalls and dangers
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safe paths to follow
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short cuts
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alternative routes
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Family consultations pave the way to
providing improved quality of life for both the aging adult and his
caregivers.
Paraclete staff will demystify the often complex and confusing
administrative jobs necessary in managing the older adult's life
when he is no longer able.
Paraclete staff will analyze assets, suggest options, and provide
referrals. Areas typically covered in a family consultation
include:
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asset management
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legal considerations: wills,
trusts, powers of attorney
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insurances
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problem solving
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emergency alerts
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finding the right
professionals: geriatricians, elderlaw attorneys, estate
planners, etc.
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"geropsych" and other forms
of comprehensive evaluations
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strategies for dealing with
difficult behaviors |
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in home supports
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community resources and day
activity programs
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transportation
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bill paying
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alternative living
arrangements
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support for the caregiver
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making the most out of a
visit with Mom or Dad
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protecting
Mom and Dad from
scams and other forms of exploitation
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Family Consultation Goals:
- to provide a unique guide for
caregivers
- to offer empowerment through
education to anyone wishing to accept the responsibility of
assisting an older adult
- to support family members who
are performing necessary duties
- to help caregivers avoid
frustration, anxiety and burn out
- to transform good intentions
into excellent systems of support
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