St. Rose of Lima Eldercare Assistance Program
A Geriatric Care Manager can be helpful in the following situations:
- Concerns about elderly parent’s safety
- Transitions from a hospital stay or to a nursing home setting
- Learning what options are available for your loved one
- Discovering services available in your community
For more information on this FREE service, contact Amy Juarez at St. Rose Eldercare Assistance Program at 215-853-7676 or ajuarez@chs-adphila.org
St. Rose of Lima Eldercare Assistance Program
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who is the program for?
- People at least 60 years of age
- Children, grandchildren, friends, neighbors, and anyone who care for or about an older adult that may need assistance
2. What can the program do for them?
- Connects them with resources such as home care agencies, housing options, basic needs assistance, etc.
- Advocates on behalf of the older adults when dealing with medical professionals, follow up on applications, finding resources
- Coordinates services with various agencies to make sure older adults have their needs met ASAP
- Helps with transitions from the hospital to short-term rehab to home OR to a higher level of care
3. How does this all happen?
- Phone conversations to begin an assessment to identify the needs
- Work with the older adults/family members/professionals from the community on specific issues
- In-home visits to create care plans and continuation of services
- No time limit on length of services
- No cost for the services