Janus Counseling Center

As they grow older, our loved ones may often face health issues that prevent them from living independently in their own homes and unable to manage their own resources. Whether family members live nearby or far away, it can be hard to know where to turn for help. We can help.The Elder Care Management Program is a special kind of geriatric care management and in-home care that provides?a careful evaluation of the specific needs of each client care solutions tailored to the unique needs of each situation a comprehensive array of services that allows seniors to remain safely and securely at home certified geriatric care managers and trained home care professionals.Count on us for expert senior care.When it comes to navigating elder care issues, Senior Planning Services keeps pace with the ongoing and changing needs that seniors face as they age. We know that ?one size doesn't?t fit all.? We serve greater Santa Barbara County. Our offices provide support for families from Carpinteria to Santa Maria, including Montecito, Hope Ranch, Isla Vista, Lompoc, Buellton, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Los Olivos, Orcutt and Los Alamos.Frailty, isolation and memory loss often jeopardize an elders ability to remain in their own home or manage their resources. Loved ones may not know where to turn to for help or how to approach the problems.Senior Planning Services can help find the best solutions by acting as agent or advisor, evaluating the many care options available and facilitating service delivery. We know the right questions to ask and where to find the right answers.Managing elder care issues is our expertise.Remaining in the home usually entails more than just in-home care. Time and distance may make it difficult for family members to oversee the day-to-day activities of a seniors home and health care needs. Senior Planning Services offers creative solutions to manage the details of daily life, including Health care advocacy to ensure the very best care and communication, coordination of appointments, medication and treatments.Household management such as property management and repair, petty cash, paperwork and pet care.Coordinating supportive services to help plan for the future, assure the elders safety and protection of assets, and assist in continuation of traditions and lifestyle choices.Getting started1.A Senior Planning Services geriatric care manager visits the home to perform a functional assessment of the clients physical and safety needs, lifestyle choices, personality and financial needs.2.Primary concerns and recommendations are then shared with the designated family members, advisors and client when appropriate, addressing the most urgent needs first.3.A solution-oriented care plan is initiated when ongoing care management is requested.4.When the right solution is home care, professionally qualified, experienced care givers are selected.Learn more about our Senior Planning Services approach to in-home care.Specialized dementia care options.The early stages of dementia sound an alarm to clients and their families that home and health care needs are undergoing a shift. As the stages of dementia progress, needs become more complex and challenging to meet.We are there when needed. We are experts in Alzheimer's and related disorders, as well as other types of dementia related to the aging process, medications, and chronic health conditions.You can count on Senior Planning Services to be there for you to help ensure safety and appropriate care giving up to 24 hours each day, if needed. We offer continued staffing support for additional and substitute caregiver as well as Elder Care Management support.Our goal is to help all of the seniors we work with live as independently as possible choosing from a wide variety of care options. Contact us today to learn how we can help you.Fiduciary Service..see our website for explanation.