Wrap Around Services: Additional Support Options for Seniors

Maintaining a sense of control is vital for seniors, but sometimes a little support is needed to help them retain their independence.

As seniors age, they may encounter challenges such as physical decline or navigating complex systems like insurance, whether they’re aging in place or living independently. These obstacles can impact their overall well-being, but wrap around services can make a meaningful difference.

Wrap around services take a holistic and personalized approach to care, bringing together a dedicated team of caregivers to create and implement a coordinated plan. The goal? To address each individual’s unique needs while providing comprehensive support that empowers them to live as independently as possible. 

Let’s examine different services that can help older adults thrive.

Available Services That Help Seniors Maintain Independence

Visiting Primary Care

Primary care services play an important role in preventing and managing the unique health needs of older adults. Unfortuantely, not all older adults are able or willing to leave their home for these vital services. There are several barriers that prevent seniors from seeking primary care.

• They physically struggle with the process of getting ready and heading out to an appointment.
• They aren’t able to drive themselves and don’t have other convenient transportation options available to them.
• They don’t want to bother loved ones who may be able and willing to take them to important appointments.
• They’re reluctant to spend the time and energy seeking out primary care, especially if a provider isn’t close to them.

Comprehensive, compassionate care is a must for anyone, and it isn’t limited to office buildings and medical complexes. For example, At Your Door Visiting Healthcare Services serves seniors in Ohio by providing physical exams, medication reviews, and other primary care services in the comfort of their own home. This service gives seniors more options to stay in charge of their health while they age in place.

Home Health

A sudden illness or injury can disrupt even the most independent senior’s life. Anything from a sudden fall to a new diagnosis poses potential problems for everyday activities, which can wear them down both mentally and physically. 

Home health services give seniors the support they need to overcome these challenges and help them regain their independence. This process has nurses, rehab therapists, and other health professionals visit seniors where they live to provide long-term care based around their specific care needs. This tailored care helps seniors stay where they’re comfortable and return to their ideal lifestyle.

Private Duty Caregiving

It’s hard to stay independent when you have difficulties with everyday activities. Once someone turns 65, there is more than a 50% chance that they’ll need help with at least two different daily activities for a prolonged period of time. That need for support can take a toll on both seniors and their family members without enough support.

Private duty caregivers are a great option for seniors who need a little help to enjoy aging in place. This form of support allows seniors to have in-home care customized around what they need to thrive, whether that’s someone to run errands, provide transportation, or help them get dressed.

Benefits Enrollment

One of the biggest challenges for seniors is simply having the resources they need to enjoy their golden years. The National Council on Aging reports that 80% of older adults either have existing financial struggles or are at risk of facing money problems in the future. This problem can affect everything from seeking health care to buying groceries.

Fortunately, there are programs available to help seniors find the resources they need to thrive. Enrollment programs, such as National Church Residences’ Benefits Enrollment Center, help seniors and adults with disabilities find available resources that can help them save money on food, health care, and other essentials. 

Benefits Navigation

While getting connected with health care resources is a tremendous start, the complexities of health care also pose notable problems for seniors. More than half of all insured adults have difficulty understanding their health insurance, and that doesn’t include people trying to find which insurance is best for them.

Independent insurance advisors can also help seniors navigate Medicare Advantage and other senior insurance options. This support can help older adults find more cost-effective care options that make it easier for them to live their ideal lifestyle.

Chaplaincy Services

Loneliness is an epidemic for seniors across the country. Shrinking social circles, limited mobility, and other factors can make it difficult for seniors to maintain regular interactions that make them feel less isolated.

Chaplaincy services are one way to provide a caring presence for seniors. Chaplains can offer encouragement and support, whether a senior wants spiritual guidance or simply someone to listen and to be there when they crave human connection.

Hospice

Taking care of loved ones is an important responsibility, and there are times where that journey can be difficult. Navigating end-of-life care can be one of the most challenging experiences for both seniors and their caregivers. 

Hospice care can help seniors maintain as much independence as possible in their final months. The goal of hospice is to make aging loved ones enjoy the time they have left and extend and live their life to the fullest for as long as possible. Life deserves to be celebrated, and hospice is here to help families enjoy the best outcome possible during those precious final months.

Helping Seniors Live Independently

Seniors deserve to thrive, no matter where they call home. National Church Residences provides both comfortable senior living options and caring senior services to help older adults live healthier, more satisfying lives. Discover how we can help you or your loved ones get the support they deserve.

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