With his medical conditions worsening, our patient needed to find a care community that could provide more individualized supervision. Since his children lived out of state, the only person who could help find a new living situation was the busy social worker at his current nursing home. Though he only needed a cane to aid him, his diabetes and macular degeneration made it increasingly difficult for him to make his way around large areas with many other people. The social worker noted these difficulties and began to seek an elder care community in the 98208 area that would meet this patient’s needs and increase his quality of life.
Advisors at Fedelta Provide Guidance and Expertise
Our advisors have a comprehensive knowledge of the senior care communities in the 98208 area. After conducting a thorough financial and lifestyle interview with this patient, they had the information they need to make the best recommendations possible. The convenience of this process was particularly important in this situation, as the social worker was not able to devote much time and energy to the search process. Once we pre-screened several communities that matched our patient’s needs, he and the social worker could simply visit the 98208 communities that came out on top.
Transitioning to an Adult Family Home
An adult family home in the 98208 area proved to be the solution. The home provided 24/7 care, and came with some unexpected perks. A caregiver at the home served in the same war as our patient, and they were able to swap war stories, building a sense of community and camaraderie. Another person in the home was also available and willing to read our patient his favorite mystery novels. Since adult family homes are limited to six patients at a time, our patient began receiving the extra care and attention he needed, in a more accessible environment.
