Aging Life Care Professional ~

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Special Care Services, Inc. is an independent social and human services agency with no affiliation to any hospital or healthcare organization. For this reason, we are able to provide unbiased recommendations which are in and for your best interest.

Special Care Services, Inc.'s team of Aging Life Care Professionals, Gerontologists, Care Managers, Social Workers and Assistant Care Managers are highly trained, skilled professionals dedicated to promoting an optimal quality of life for older adults. Our Care Mangers will meet with the older adult and their family/caregivers to develop and monitor a plan of care which will maximize independence, well-being and dignity of the client. Our goal is to ensure your loved one receives the most appropriate services in the most cost efficient manner, while honoring the individual's autonomy and self-determination.

When living at home is no longer an option, Special Care Services, Inc. is available to assist with finding alternative living options and will facilitate all aspects of the move.

Special Care Services, Inc. offers a client-centered approach that guides families through the maze of service providers and through difficult decisions. Our Aging Life Care Professionals, Gerontologists, Care Managers, Social Workers and Associate Care Managers will support you in many ways including providing the following:
  • Assessment – creating a comprehensive assessment of needs and preferences and making recommendations about all available resources.
  • Monitoring – services and service providers. 
  • Problem Solving – whatever your options, we will help you choose what works best for you.
  • Planning – for next steps and the future we understand the big picture and never lose sight of the details.
  • Education – helping client and family members understand options.
  • Advocacy – helping to ensure that client needs are understood and heard.
  • Transition Support – assisting with transitions from care settings.
  • Health Care Appointments – accompanying client to health care appointments.
  • Coordinated Communication – between client, family members, paid care providers, and health care practitioners.
  • Refer and coordinate with professionals - financial advisers, elder law attorneys, health insurance providers

We also offer (among many other services):
  • Medication Management
  • Emergency Response Systems
  • Transportation Services
  • Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness
  • Prepare Medicaid Applications
  • Home Safety Evaluations
  • Comprehensive Cognitive Assessments
  • Sliding Scale Fee Schedule
*Homemaker companion agencies do not provide hands on personal care.
Special Care Services, Inc. has helped many families navigate the challenges of making decisions about care, finances, driving, living arrangements, and more. We want to help you too. We are privileged to do the work we do, and would welcome the opportunity to work with your family.

Schedule an Appointment, email or call us today (772) 222-7301.

Care Management FAQ ~

 What is an Aging Life Care Professional?

An Aging Life Care Professional is a health and human services specialist who is a guide, advocate, and resource for families caring for older relatives.

The Aging Life Care Professional may be trained in any of a number of fields related to long-term care. These include nursing, gerontology, social work, psychology, and other allied health professions, with a specialized focus on issues related to aging and elder care.

The Aging Life Care Professional assists older adults and persons with disabilities reach their maximum functional potential. The individual's independence is encouraged, while safety and security concerns are also addressed.

Aging Life Care Professionals have extensive knowledge about the costs, quality, and availability of resources in their communities. 

One call to an Aging Life Care Professional will connect you with the appropriate services.
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Here's What an Aging Life Care Professional can do for you.
  • Conduct care planning assessments to identify problems and to provide solutions.
  • Screen, arrange, and monitor in-home help or other services.
  • Provide short- or long-term assistance for caregivers living near or far away.
  • Review financial, legal, or medical issues and offer referrals to geriatric specialists.
  • Provide crisis intervention.
  • Act as a liaison to families at a distance, overseeing care, and quickly alerting families to problems.
  • Assist with moving an older person to or from a retirement complex, assisted care home, or nursing home.
  • Provide consumer education and advocacy.
  • Offer counseling support.
  • Assist with financial management and bill payment services.
  • Assist with care giving services.

What are the Benefits of Using an Aging Life Care Professional?
  • Personalized and compassionate services--focusing on the individual's goals and needs.
  • Accessibility--care is typically available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Continuity of care management --communications are coordinated between family members, doctors and other professionals, and service providers.
  • Cost containment--avoids inappropriate placements, duplication of services, and unnecessary hospitalizations.
  • Quality control--care management services follow Aging Life Care Association's Standards of Practice and Pledge of Ethics.

Who Uses Aging Life Care Professional?
  • Individuals
  • Families
  • Banks and Trust Officers
  • Physicians and Allied Health Professionals
  • Attorneys
  • Hospitals
  • Social Service Providers
  • Gerontology Professionals
  • Senior Housing Communities
  • Professional Fiduciaries
Special Care Services, Inc. has helped many families navigate the challenges of making decisions about care, finances, driving, living arrangements, and more. We want to help you too. We are privileged to do the work we do, and would welcome the opportunity to work with your family.

Schedule an Appointment, email or call us today (772) 222-7301.