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Basic Services Overview

Everyone is special and unque in some way. That is why, at Personal Care Guardianships, each and every elder that graces our doorstep recieves unique, personalized treatment plans. Documented below are minute descriptions of the most basic services that we provide. See the Expenses & Charges page for corresponding prices.

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Client In-Home Needs Assessment

To take place in the home or present facility to make recommendations based on client's needs. There will be a complete individual assessment and review of the client's physical, psychological, financial, familial and spiritual needs.

Once the assessment has been completed, we are able to recommend and coordinate the new services needed (we will supply a list of certified referrals if we cannot provide services).

Assessments are the first step in helping your loved one or yourself to stay independent or age in place. We take care in making sure that all needs are carefully evaluated so you can be assured of their safety and happiness.

Our recommendation will be presented in a timely and professional manner; once our services are accepted, we provide regularly scheduled updates to insure that our clients' needs continue to be met.

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Home Visits

This service is provided if we determine that you or your loved one can "age in place" with home health aides or with just a few hours of extra help per week. We supplement with a scheduled daily, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly visit. These visits are followed up with a report to help to keep in touch with a family member who is living away from you.

Fees are based on hourly rates. Some of our basic services include:

  • bookkeeping,
  • transportation to doctor's visits,
  • shopping,
  • hiring and supervising caretakers,
  • coordinating services with repairmen,
  • housekeeping and meal delivery,
  • medication monitoring.
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Moving/Relocating Assistance

If it is determined that the best situation is to move the client into a new living situation such as an assisted living facility or skilled nursing facility, we will help the client and family choose one that fits the client's needs and financial abilities. Once a decision has been made, we assist with supervising, packing and moving of personal belongings, medical records, and any special transportation needs.

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Seasonal/Hurricane

Opening and closing of home for seasonal living, arrange a companion to help travel, pack, provide transportation to airport, etc. This includes placing shutters on homes, and removing furniture and plants from balconies and patios. If located in an evacuation zone., pre-arrangements are made as to where we will take our clients if they are in the area during an event. These plans are documented and shared with loved ones so you know at all times that they are safe.

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Computer Set-up

Help purchase and install a computer so you can stay in-touch with your family located out of the area (includes web-cam abilities). Internet connections can help keep you in touch with your family and friends anywhere in the world, but the new technology can be very challenging. We can help set up a simple system to help you exchange e-mail, photos, or something more sophisticated with a security system and web-cameras. With a web-camera, you can actually see and speak to your loved one, to ensure that they are safe.

Additionally, we can set up automatic bill payment and direct deposit of income, so there is less chance of lost checks or disruption of services. We can simplify your life with our bonded and insured professional staff, so you can be assured that your loved one's assets are in capable hands.

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Guardianships

We are able to offer full professional guardianship services for those clients who have been placed or need placement in the care of a state qualified guardian. We offer all types of guardianships including:

Pre-need Guardianships
(a competent adult may make this designation previous to becoming incapacitated)
Emergency Temporary Guardianships
Court appointed when there is an imminent danger to the individual's welfare or health.
Plenary Guardianship
Court determines that the individual is not capable of retaining any rights. This is the most restrictive type of guardianship.
Limited Guardianship
Court determines some rights may be retained, but a guardian is appointed for those rights which have been removed.
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Financial Services/Asset Protection

Our licensed financial executive will help you preserve your assets for yourself and your loved ones with proper planning. He can advise you on all types of financial instruments from Life Insurance, Annuities, Long Term Care Insurance and Retirement Planning.

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