Today’s Boomers

Contact Main Line Elder Care Associates for a qualified care manager to help you with these duties, reduce your monthly expenses and relieve some of your stress. Contact us at www.info@mainlineeldercare.com or visit us at the web www.mainlineeldercare.com .

MLECA offers corporations assistance with employee/caregiver programs and we’re always just a call away 610.688.2667. 
 

Are you asking yourself the following questions? If so, a Geriatric Care Manager at www.mainlineeldercare.com might be your answer or if you live further away check out this other database for other reputable national care managers in your area www.caremanager.org:

1. Are my parents safe in their home?
2. Are bills being paid on time?
3. Should my parents be driving?
4. Are my parents’ health concerns taking me away from my family and job?
5. Are the problems that my parents are facing becoming larger and more complex than I can comfortably manage?
6. What kind of help would increase safety while maintaining my parents’ dignity and independence?
7. What kinds of assistance can my parents afford?
8. What local resources might my parents’ benefit from?
9. Does my employer offer problem solving training for employee/caregivers?

Most of these questions were adapted from the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, Inc. Also call (610) 688-2667 to speak with a Geriatric Care Manager. 

Feel free to search the databases mentioned above for more information about Main Line Elder Care Associates, Inc., www.mainlineeldercare.com.

Our Associates await hearing from you at www.mainlineeldercare.com. 610-688-2667

Author: Helen C. Hopkinson is CEO of Main Line Elder Care Associates, Inc., whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for the disabled and elderly. She is a recognized leader in social changes and a former Executive Administrator for Angel Flight. She describes caregiving as a kaleidoscope with many changing parts and promotes support groups to encourage those with Parkinson’s disease, MS, cancer, DM, dementia, aging problems and other illnesses. She is currently in the process of lobbying for changes in funding for caregivers and looks forward to your comments via this blog.

“MLECA specializes in home healthcare management - we understand your problems”

MLECA is the recipient of the CitiCorp’s Boost Award for 2007.

Member, National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, Inc. 

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Transitions for seniors usually occur when there is a loss of a family member or friend, a change in living arrangements, loss of driving privileges, the death of a pet and/or from changes in their finances due to retirement.

Therefore, if things begin to noticeably change, that’s the time to start looking for patterns of neglect or mental deterioration.

MLECA suggests that you first look for the following obvious difficulties - walking, dressing, talking, eating, cooking, climbing steps or managing medications. Also, sloppy appearances, soiled clothes and body odor may also be signs of infrequent bathing.

Secondly, now, explore the home to see if the mail is unopened, papers are piled up, checkbook is unreadable, bills are unpaid, pots and pans are burned, refrigerator has a foul odor, piles of dirty laundry or the car has new dents.

Third, check for any weight loss, changes in appetite, problems swallowing, fatigue, burns, bruises, hearing loss, incontinence, insomnia and dehydration.

Fourth, are the curtains drawn day and night, lack of interest in socializing with friends and appears disconnected from the rest of the world. Any displays of verbal or physical abuse, abuse of alcohol or drugs, refusal to talk or argumentative.  

Main Line Elder Care Associates are available to assess this situation and our professionals will find the best possible solution to properly care for your loved one. 

We suggest you report to our Associates any signs of forgetfulness, frequent episodes of getting lost, poor reasoning skills, problems with answering questions, inability to find the correct word, keeps repeating the same sentences or phrases, changes in personality and any fear of wandering. These may be signs of serious problems so please contact us at www.mainlineeldercare.com    

Helen C. Hopkinson, J.D., President and CEO, Co-Founder, Main Line Elder Care Associates, Inc.

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Main Line Elder Care Associates is costs effective, our professionals incorporate the “Community Life Care Planning” concept which utilizes:

A. Community senior centers and services

B. Primary physicians and specialists

C. Adult day care centers

D. Informal family caregivers, etc

This method of care provides the “aging population” and their children with a much more holistic approach which serves to reduce the expense for private care.

Contact MLECA today at www.info@mainlineeldercare.com to arrange for an assessment and a plan of care that  benefits you and your family. 

The psychological issues associated with caregiving can be as complex as the caregiving itself.

Main Line Elder Care Associates helps to find the approach most compatible with the values and lifestyles of the family unit.

We help you to find a sense of meaning in your caregiving experience.

MLECA turns caregiving burdens into caregiving blessings. It is our job as care managers to help reduce the sense of burden and help caregivers find their blessings.

 Remember: Caregivers are stronger than we imagine ourselves to be.

www.mainlineeldercare.com

Wayne, Pennsylvania

610-688-2667 

Main Line Elder Care Associates is committed to providing comforting assurance and peace of mind to our clients and their families. Our RN Care Managers offer individualized care plans and personalized attention to your immediate needs.

MLECA will provide personal visits and monitoring services to help with the healthcare needs of our clients.

We provide Registered Nurses, Licenses Practical Nurses, Home Health Aides and Companions right in the comfort of your home or at a facility of your choice.

Please visit us at ww.mainlineeldercare.com to learn more about our services or please call a care manager at 610-688-2667 for additional information.

A schedule of our extended home care charges is also available. 

610-688-2667

Wayne, Pennsylvania

www.info@mainlineeldercare.com