Staff has over 18 years experience in providing professional services to older adults.

This program:

• Provides professional consultations with elders, families, and caregivers.
• Provides home visits/assessments with recommendations to elders, families and caregivers.
• Provides seminars to businesses, service groups, and other types of organizations.
• Provides consultation for elder services on a contract basis to employers as part of their employee's benefit packages.

Professional Consultation

Professional Consultations are done both in the Family Eldercare offices and by phone. Our eldercare consultant can help prioritize issues and develop a care plan to help address the concerns of the client. Consultations are billed by the half-hour and are available on a sliding fee scale or as an employee benefit for those with AMD.

In-home Assessments

In-home assessments are provided to elders, families and caregivers with multiple issues that are assessed best by an in-depth interview conducted in the home. Issues best addressed in this manner include home safety, supervision needs, needs for in-home support, etc. These services are provided on a fee-for-service basis.
Seminars

Seminars are available for groups that are interested in being educated about eldercare issues. Cost for seminars varies. Seminar presentations can be up to 1 1/2 hours in length, and topics include:

• "What Can I Expect as My Older Relatives Age?"
• "Legal Issues for Older Relatives"
• "Options and Resources for Older Relatives"
• "Paying for Care for Older Relatives"
• "Understanding Alzheimer's Disease"

Support Services Coordination at Senior Housing

• Helps older adults living in apartments and senior housing developments access available services.
• Assistance with providing support services in the home, keeping older adults safe and secure.
• A great amenity that any property manager can provide to their residents.

Since 1998, Family Eldercare has provided Service Coordination to residents of certain housing developments, promoting independent living for seniors. Our professional Eldercare Consultant is available to help residents meet their needs for establishing services and live in their homes with safety and comfort. Family Eldercare is available for contracting with senior residences for Service Coordination.

Our current Service Coordination projects include:

• The Lodge at Merrilltown
• Heatherwilde Park in Pflugerville
• Lyons Gardens

Hurricane Katrina

Family Eldercare is working with the City of Austin and United Way to help provide information and assistance to Katrina survivors. For more information on Hurricane Katrina case management, or the consultation and service coordination program, call Kendra Peters, MSW, 512-483-3556 or email us at Kendra Peters