Who does Aging Family Services help?

While most of our clients are older adults, we recognize that many other people are affected by the need for care. As geriatric care managers, we realize each person’s situation is unique and tailor our services to meet those specific needs.

When can Aging Family Sevices help?

• An adult family member, friend, client, or patient is having problems living safely in their current environment.
• Caregiving is exceeding the family’s capacity.
• You have tried to explore resources on your own and are more confused than when you started.
• You live at a distance and want a local professional to monitor, to stay in touch, and be available in an emergency.
• The time you are spending on caregiving, managing care, and providing support is compromising obligations to your job, your spouse, your children, and yourself?

How can Aging Family Services help?

• Comprehensive assessment
• Coordination and monitoring services
• Crisis intervention
• Counseling and support
• Long distance reassurance
• Information and referral
• Advocacy
• Review of legal, financial and medical affairs
• Assistance with placement
• Assistance moving in or out of the Triangle
• National geriatric care manager referrals
• Communication and coordination with other health professionals
• Guidance in understanding the choices for care: how they work, how to access them, and how they are paid.