A person’s home represents familiar comforts, self-sufficiency, and privacy. That is why the prospect of moving in with a relative or transitioning to a nursing home facility is one of the most difficult decisions a person must make in their lifetime. For families who are struggling with this decision, logic often takes a back seat to powerful emotions. However, the difficult task of determining whether a disabled person or an aging person can remain at home safely must be addressed.
Help is on the way (HIOTW), case management services, employs professional case managers who specializes in assisting those with disabilities, seniors, and their families with long-term care arrangements. A case manager can make an electronic referral on behalf of the client to the State of South Carolina to determine if s/he meets Medicaid eligibility.
Then, a state representative will contact you to discuss your electronic referral about meeting Medicaid eligibility. When it is determined that eligibility is met, inform the representative that you would like for HIOTW to be your case management provider.
A professional case manager will call you to discuss the supportive services based on your needs. This will combine elements of a functional assessment to identify impairments in activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) as well as a home safety assessment and more.
It is important to recognize that, even if you are experiencing difficulties in some of the areas discussed above, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you will need to move to a nursing home facility. For example, in cases where household chores and meal preparation are a challenge, supportive services can be brought into the home. A few hours of in-home care and a meal delivery service ensure these needs are met.
For some disabled individuals or seniors, social issues may be the priority. They may not necessarily need assistance with activities of daily living but could benefit from a new living arrangement. If they can no longer drive, have an increasingly limited social life, or show signs of loneliness and depression, adult day care services might be the answer. It offers a stimulating social environment for older adults while giving caregivers a vital break. It provides a professional care setting designed for older adults who require supervised care during the day or those who are isolated and lonely. It enables disabled individuals or seniors to socialize and enjoy planned activities in a group setting, while still receiving needed health services.
A case manager offers a win/win situation for everyone in the family, not only the client. If you wish to explore supportive services for your loved one or yourself, please contact 864-598-0808, and ask for Karole McCray, Executive Director of case management services to get started today.