The Integrated Approach to Home Care and Care Management
Home Care and Care Management – Is There a Difference?
When an older adult needs assistance, we often think of caregivers who provide basic household help. These aides offer support with daily activities like meal prep, light housekeeping, and personal care such as bathing and dressing.
However, when it comes to more complex tasks like care coordination, medication management, and advocacy, the role of higher-level tasks falls outside the scope of caregiving. In such situations, family members typically step in to handle these responsibilities. But what happens if there’s no family support available?
In these cases, care management can play an important role. Care management encompasses a wide range of services beyond personal care and includes aspects like care coordination, advocacy, medication management, and emergency support. A professional care manager conducts comprehensive assessments, develops care plans, coordinates services, and communicates with healthcare providers.
The Integrated Approach to Home Care and Care Management
In this episode of The Bryan Devore Connection, Bryan welcomes Erin Rees, the Area Director at Arosa. They discuss the unique combination of home care and care management services provided by Arosa, which ensures a holistic and personalized approach to senior care.
Key Topics
- Home Care vs. Care Management:
- Home Care:
- Also known as custodial care, companion care, or non-medical services.
- Services include help with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) and IADLs (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) such as bathing, toileting, dressing, meal prep, companionship, and engagement activities.
- Care Management:
- Provides a higher level of expert guidance and oversight.
- Can manage almost any aspect of a senior’s care, acting as a coordinator and support system for families, especially those living far away.
- Can step in seamlessly during emergencies, ensuring continuous care and support.
- Home Care:
- Benefits of Combined Services:
- Ensures comprehensive and coordinated care for seniors.
- Provides peace of mind for families, knowing there is expert oversight and immediate response capabilities.
- Emphasizes communication with families to keep everyone informed and involved in the senior’s care.
- Arosa’s Reach and Services:
- Services all of San Diego County with offices in Carlsbad and Mission Valley.
- Other locations include the Inland Empire, Orange County, and along the California coast, as well as on the East Coast and other parts of the U.S.
Bryan and Erin emphasize the importance of integrated home care and care management services for seniors and their families. Erin’s personal journey and professional experience highlight the compassionate and comprehensive approach that Arosa brings to senior care.
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Originally published June 26, 2024
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