Managing the care of an aging loved one can be overwhelming.

Perhaps you’re seeing a change in how your mom thinks or acts. Maybe you’ve heard from your dad’s doctor that he's not sure your dad should still be living alone.

Or your loved one:

• Is repeatedly admitted to the hospital for care
• Is experiencing difficulty adjusting to the loss of physical functioning
• Is living alone with impairments
• Is in a facility where you’re unsure of the quality of care and you can’t be there to monitor him
• Is experiencing a medical crisis

Whatever your individual situation might be, it is causing you stress and worry because you are not equipped to deal with it by yourself.

The help Eldercare Leaders can provide is summarized into eight areas. Let’s take a closer look:

Health and Disability: We can interact with the health care system on your behalf. We can attend doctor’s appointments and facilitate communication between you and the medical professionals. We will help you determine the types of services – from home health aides to assisted living to hospice — that are right for your loved one and assist in vetting, hiring and monitoring these services.

Financial: Our services may include referrals to fiduciaries or consulting with your accountant or attorney. We can provide you with information about Federal and state entitlements and connect you to relevant local programs.

Housing: If your loved one can no longer live at home, we can guide you through the wide range of options, from assisted living to nursing homes to continuing care communities, and help ensure that the appropriate level of care is chosen. We will also help you break down and understand the costs involved with each option.

Family: Being responsible for the care of an aging parent or other loved one can be confusing and exhausting. We help families adjust, cope and problem-solve around in-home and long-distance caregiving. We address care concerns, and also help to smooth over any conflicts or differences of opinion among family members.

Local Resources: We are very familiar with the local resources in our greater Baltimore community and know the ins and outs of which services are available and how they can be accessed.

Advocacy: We are strong and passionate advocates for our clients and their families, promoting our clients' wishes with medical and other providers, and ensuring that our clients' needs are being adequately addressed.

Legal: We refer to and partner with legal experts like elder law attorneys and estate planners. We can help determine clients' needs and level of care when there are questions or conflicts about what to do.

Crisis Intervention: When an emergency happens, we help our clients navigate through emergency departments, hospitalizations, and rehabilitation stays and ensure they get optimum care. For families living at a distance from their loved ones, our services can provide a much-needed lifeline.