Acti- Kare: Why You Need A Long-term Care Advocate

Caring for a senior loved one can be emotionally, physically, and financially draining if you don't know where to turn. Today, American families are spread throughout the country. A senior can live in one state, while his/her family lives in another state. In the case of an emergency, this can become a logistical nightmare for a family.

Whether your loved one is near or far, it is wise to have a network of professionals on your team to assist with the long term care needs of your loved one. Long term care planning requires a multi-faceted approach that encompasses many aspects of life such as health care, activities of daily living, financial/social/emotional well-being, etc. Even the most experienced caregiver needs support from time to time. If you are caring for a loved one, ask yourself: � Does my loved one require in-home care or facility placement? Am I comfortable with making that decision? � Do I need assistance with interpreting my loved one's insurance claims? � Do I know where to turn in the event of a crisis? If you are not able to confidently answer these questions, you may want to consider speaking with a long term care advocate. Long term care advocates are dedicated to helping families care for their loves ones. They help coordinate care, identify potential problems, recommend solutions, and more. Consider seeking the guidance of a Geriatric Care Manager. As professionals in the senior care industry, care managers guide families to the decisions that ensure quality care for their loved ones. If they aren't able to assist with something, they should be able to point you in the right direction. Acti-Kare matches caregivers with clients based on their individual needs and personality. "Our intent is to partner the most compatible care-giver with the senior, while respecting their individual wishes," says Chinnapareddy, a Franchisee. Services and care are highly individualized and tailored specifically to the client. And with Acti-Kare, their clients have the same care taker every time.

Acti-Kare offers care in various areas - companionship, transportation, bathing, meal preparation, medicine reminders, light housekeeping and much more. Acti-Kare does not require long-term contracts. Families can end services at any time.

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