Senior Moments Care Introduces Mobile IV Wellness services in westchester!
Intravenous (IV) therapies involve the administration of fluids, nutrients, and medications directly into a vein, allowing for rapid absorption into the bloodstream. There are various types of IV therapies, each tailored to meet specific health needs. See information below on what infusions may benefit you!
Traditional Senior Moments Care Concierge Services
Tailored medical and care management services for adults age 65 and older. Comprehensive exams, medication management, care plans, assessments, and holistic support for enhanced well-being.
INCLUDES
Complete yearly physical exam followed by regular, monthly visits, all within the member’s home
Health Data Plan to facilitate efficient and reliable electronic communication and store health data obtained during exams to help members monitor and achieve their health goals
Management of complex medical conditions
Medication management
Identification of needs and social determinants of health through reliable and valid assessment tools
Care plan creation and management to include referral sources and/or implementation of care plan
Comprehensive assessments including financial, environmental, social, functional, psychological, and spiritual
*Driving assessments
Fall avoidance evaluation
Health coaching for client, family, or caregiver
Disease education, prognostication, and chronic illness education/support
*Alternative living evaluations
Pill box support
Assistance with procuring a home health aide
Home amenity strategies to reduce risk
*Mediated discussions with client, family and/or caregiver for goal-setting, education or safety concerns
*Alternative therapy solutions for anxiety loneliness and depression such as digital companion support, sound or touch therapy
Connect families of dementia clients with resources, education, and product selection for behavioral, sensory or fidget issues
Anticipated Health Outcomes
Establishment of goals of care, serious illness discussions and advanced care planning
Formulation of a health care proxy or financial power of attorney
Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) form completion
Education, management and prevention of delirium or behavioral issues
Reduction of high-risk medications
Reduction of loneliness
Nutritional support
Identification and management of geriatric anxiety and/or depression
Reduction in hospital admissions and/or urgent care visits
Provisional resources/educational strategies for skin breakdown
Enhanced family/caregiver awareness of the ageing process and chronic illness management
Reduction in pain through palliative care measures and treatment, both holistic and medical
*Starred services may incur an additional hourly fee due to complexity and time utilization. Some of the services are third party referral sources
Financial
SMC will provide resources and explain:
Medicare coverage (what it does and does not cover)
The difference between Medicaid and Medicare
Medicaid eligibility and how to apply for it
The alphabet soup of Medicare A, B, C, D (differences between each)
Medicare Advantage plans
Financial Power of Attorney (what it is, why it’s important, and how to get one)
Long Term Care Insurance is and what it covers
Social
Learn how age-friendly internet resources or digital companions can serve as a source of social stimulation for those socially isolated or physically unable to leave their homes.
Life Skills
Factors such as optimism, sense of control, and emotional stability have been shown to predict greater longevity and reduced incidence of chronic physical disease states. Senior Moments Care provides education and resources which promote positive life skill development. Learn how mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, sound and touch therapy can improve quality of life, even for those with advanced dementia.
Safety
Physical and mental impairments associated with advancing age can threaten independent living. SMC will educate you on the following:
Fall reduction techniques within, as well as outside, the home
Safety equipment for the bathroom and bedroom
Decluttering common walkways and hallways throughout the home
Proper lighting
Common medications that can increase fall risk or cause confusion or harmful side effects
Senior Moments Care will develop a home safety plan to reduce the risks for older adults living at home.
Memory
Learn whether you or loved one is experiencing normal age-related memory loss vs early signs of cognitive impairment through psychological evaluations
Understand the stages of dementia and what to expect with mild, moderate, and advanced dementia
Learn how depression can affect memory and how to address it
Management and treatment plans will be developed which fully engage the client or their family to ensure the highest physical functioning and best quality of life.
Nutrition
It is estimated that one in seven persons aged 65 years and over has a medium or high risk of malnutrition. The progression is often insidious and undetected, causing malnutrition to be under-recognized and under-treated. It leads to disease, delays recovery and increases visits to the primary care provider. Assessments will be performed which can indicate specific problems related to nutrition and assist with:
Increasing protein in the diet
Creative ways to increase fluid intake
Swallowing issues
Devices to enhance independent eating despite tremors or dementia
Functional
The assessment of functional status is critical when caring for older adults. Often, problems can and do go unnoticed. Many of these may be simple, day-to-day tasks such as:
Preparing a meal
Paying bills
Making a cup of coffee or tea
Using the remote control
Heating food in the microwave or oven
Remembering appointments
The information obtained through this assessment will provide objective data that will help guide individual needs and plan for specific services such as meal preparation, nursing care, home-maker services, personal care, or continuous supervision. Functional assessments also provide a person’s baseline capabilities which facilitates early recognition of changes that may signify a need for additional resources or enhanced medical oversight.
Medical
Last, but not least, a complete medical assessment will be performed and include a thorough physical exam, medication review, and pain assessment. Successful aging is contingent upon avoiding disease and disability, sustaining cognitive and physical function and striving to achieve the best quality of life possible
