Scope of Services
Geriatric Care Management
Geriatric Care Management
Geriatric Care Management
"Care Management" services are contract-based and are geared toward helping individuals manage care in the medical realm and in daily living. ELDEResources Geriatric Care Managers provide a broad scope of services tailored to our clients' specific situation, needs and wishes.
We are engaged directly by clients themselves or family members who are concerned about the care coordination needs of their loved-one, whether in their home or in a care community.
Engaging us for Care Management services begins with a conversation followed by a meeting with you and/or your loved-one (usually in their home) to help us understand the many facets of their unique situation.
We work with you to synthesize concerns and put a game plan into action. Care management can involve providing education, connecting to resources, scheduling and attending medical appointments, as well as providing direct or indirect coordination and oversight of care in the home. We can help manage transitions and provide as much (or as little) ongoing assistance as desired.
Guardianship Services
Geriatric Care Management
Geriatric Care Management
If an individual becomes temporarily or permanently incapacitated, the courts will sometimes appoint a professional Guardian when there are no family members or close friends who are willing or appropriate to serve in that role. A Guardian of the person carries specific roles and duties under Colorado law. People who may need a Guardian include adults with cognitive deficits or age-related dementias, persons with a significant intellectual disability, individuals with temporary but serious illness, including stroke or traumatic brain injury or those who struggle with severe mental illness.
Guardians must be appointed through a court order and are all subject to the supervision of the court.
Guardians make decisions regarding a person's support, care, education, health and welfare. All wards (people under Guardianship) should be encouraged to participate in decisions. Guardians shall consider the expressed desires and personal values of the person under Guardianship to the extent known to the guardian. A guardian shall always act in the person's best interest and exercise reasonable care, diligence and prudence.
C.R.S. 14-15-314(1)
If you are concerned that your loved-one needs a guardian, we can provide information and resources to help you learn more.
Medical Power of Attorney
Geriatric Care Management
Medical Power of Attorney
Planning ahead is important. One crucial planning task is to appoint Medical and Financial agents who can make decisions on your behalf in the event that you become incapacitated. Appointing agents can often eliminate the need for Guardians (and Conservators) should you no longer be capable of making your own decisions.
If you prefer a professional to serve in this role, ELDEResources LLC can act as your Medical Power of Attorney (or as a successor power of attorney).
Our duty (after appointed) is to understand your wishes and desires regarding healthcare matters.
Periodic reviews and check-ins are all that is necessary unless you require the assistance of a medical decision-maker or desire care management services.