Your family could face a dilemma like this: your elderly mom was unexpectedly hospitalized. You assumed she’d come home after treatment. But the hospital says she can no longer live on her own. And, she is to be discharged from the hospital tomorrow.
This is not an unusual circumstance. If this were your mom, what would you do? How would you navigate the bewildering world of nursing homes, assisted living, foster care and other specialized facilities?
“At least 60 percent of the calls I receive are for situations just like this,” says Monika Gartner, President, Care Service Options, Inc., a senior placement company serving the Portland Tri-County area. “The hospital is under pressure to discharge an elderly patient. Family members are desperately trying to find a suitable facility. But they aren’t sure how to evaluate or even determine what type of facility would best meet their mom or dad’s needs.”
Since founding her company in 1987, Monika has become intimately familiar with the burgeoning number and types of senior facilities in the metro area. Most importantly, she has earned a reputation as a skilled advocate for seniors and their families.
“On a daily basis, I guide families and their elderly parents through what I call the senior care maze.” Monika explains. “I understand the anxiety and stress they feel, so I focus them first on what would meet the medical and personal needs of their parent and next we discuss financial issues and the concerns and preferences of the family. Then the family has the framework, and the confidence, to make an informed decision on what is best for mom or dad, and the family, as well.”
There is no fee to the family or senior for Monika’s services. It’s wise to plan ahead, so contact Care Service Options, 503-246-8604, for a brochure.
There is no cost or obligation. Plan ahead for your peace of mind.
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