What Does Care Navigation in Powell Entail?
Receiving news of a loved one’s diagnosis with a debilitating condition such as ALS, Alzheimer’s, stroke, COPD, MS, or Parkinson’s can be heart-wrenching. As you witness changes in their behavior and care requirements, it’s important to plan carefully for the future. Proper preparation can help you navigate the challenges that lie ahead.
We recognize you and your loved one may be unsure of your next steps, and you are likely experiencing some anxiety as you seek to envision the future and its accompanying implications and challenges. That is why we have leveraged our decades of experience guiding families through these issues to develop a comprehensive Care Plan that addresses the needs and goals of people with conditions like ALS, stroke, COPD, MS, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, or Alzheimer’s as well as the people who love them.
At Jarvis Law Office, we help you navigate care planning in Powell, ensuring your loved one experiences appropriate care, support, and dignity throughout their journey.
Care Navigation Services
- Asset Protection
- Estate Planning
- Medicaid Planning
- Memory Care Planning
- Powers of Attorney
- Special Needs Planning
- Trusts and Wills
Maintaining Financial Control with a Power Of Attorney
Your memory care planning attorney will likely advise setting up a financial power of attorney. This important document allows you to choose someone to manage your finances and property if you’re unable to do so. Your appointed agent can either assist you or fully take over financial decision-making, ensuring your wishes are respected.
With this document in place, your family won’t have to petition the court for guardianship or conservatorship. In addition, you would then not have to worry about someone you don’t trust stepping in to make the decisions. Instead, you will hand-select the person, which promotes a more seamless process and allows you to let them know what your wishes are for the future. Your attorney will discuss this document with you and the importance of naming one or two successor agents in case your first choice isn’t available.
Controlling Your Healthcare Decision with a Healthcare Power of Attorney
Our Powell memory care planning attorney can help you draft a medical decision-making proxy. This appointed person will make healthcare decisions on your behalf, including agreeing to or declining medical treatments. Be sure to name one or two backups in case your primary agent cannot serve.
Many Powell residents include a HIPAA release with the durable power of attorney document. This release authorizes your healthcare agents and anyone else you might want to receive medical information about you. If you don’t have this form, your agent and other family members won’t be able to see the complete picture. Your attorney will discuss these documents with you and advise you on choosing individuals best suited for the role of your healthcare agent.
Take Charge of Your Healthcare Future with a Living Will
By drafting a living will, you actively participate in shaping your end-of-life care. This document enables you to specify which medical treatments you’re willing to receive, including life-sustaining measures. Our team will draft a Living Will that clearly articulates your wishes, allowing you to maintain control over your healthcare decisions and provide invaluable guidance to your loved ones and medical team.
Amend Your Estate Plan
In addition to drafting a living will, it’s also important to amend your estate plan. This is a crucial part of your memory care plan. Our estate planning attorney can review your current documents and advise on necessary adjustments. Establishing your estate plan before dementia progresses is essential, as you won’t be able to modify it once legally incapacitated. Seek advice from our Powell estate planning attorney today to keep control over your assets and provide clear directives for your decision-makers.
Coordinated Care Navigation Support
Deciding on future care options can be challenging without clear guidance. Our Care Navigators and Social Workers provide critical information, explain the available choices, and collaborate with our legal team to manage the financial aspects. Our Care Navigation team supports families in planning for future care needs, helps them implement these plans, and advocates for their loved one’s quality of life and independence according to their goals and values.
The care navigator is also there to provide support and education to the family to help ease the impact of the progression of their loved one’s illness. Caregiver self-care, “progress not perfection,” and a family and/or “village” focus are vital components of our approach. No one should be a caregiver alone, without support, a break, and the opportunity to recharge, but that is what happens all too often. Caregiver support is key.
Three Goals of Care Navigation
- Focus on a loved one’s good health, safety, and well-being.
- Make dependable decisions regarding a family’s long-term care needs while keeping their goals in mind.
- Offer viable financial solutions in paying for long-term care.
Our care navigation services provide families of individuals with special needs a comprehensive guide through important considerations. We offer support in areas such as guardianship, special needs trusts, and articulating care wishes. Additionally, we provide guidance on ABLE accounts, assist with SSI/SSDI applications, offer insights into MAWD, and help identify other relevant legal instruments to ensure comprehensive care planning.
Regardless of their situation, care navigation planning offers Powell families the resources to manage their long-term care options and expenses. From reviewing existing insurance policies to exploring Medicaid eligibility options or filing veterans benefits claims, Jarvis Law Office has the necessary knowledge and experience to help clients identify financial solutions that are right for them. Schedule an appointment with one of our attorneys experienced with dementia, Alzheimer’s, stroke, Parkinson’s, ALS, mobility issues, and more at our firm today.
What Care Navigation Planning Entails
To protect what matters most, developing a comprehensive Memory Care or Care Navigation Plan involves identifying critical aspects of your loved one’s life that need careful attention, including:
Preferred living arrangements: Determining the right location for your loved one, whether aging in place, transitioning to an assisted living facility, or moving into a specialized community. Jarvis Law Office offers access to a Care Navigator who acts as a liaison between the family and the care centers.
Healthcare providers: Identifying experienced healthcare providers specializing in conditions like ALS, stroke, COPD, MS, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, or Alzheimer’s care who can deliver optimal support to your loved one. Jarvis Law Office team members will help identify preferred care providers to meet your loved one’s needs and develop a client-focused care plan to maximize the quality of life for your loved one. Your care navigator will also advocate on your loved one’s behalf and coordinate communication among the care professionals involved in that care.
Legal documentation: Developing essential legal tools like advance directives, durable powers of attorney, trusts, and guardian and conservator appointments to ensure your loved one’s medical, financial, and personal decisions are always in the right hands.
Compassionate Assistance for Memory Care Moves
Relocating to specialized memory care from home or assisted living is a significant step. Jarvis Law Office pairs you with a skilled social worker who offers guidance, resources, and advocacy to help manage critical care planning considerations with empathy and skill. Here are some helpful tips:
- Research care communities and facilities to identify those that meet your loved one’s needs and preferences.
- Visit potential communities, arrange a tour, meet with staff, and observe daily routines.
- Discuss the transition with your loved one or close support system, including the benefits and the importance of specialized care.
- Create a plan for the physical move, paying attention to details that can create a comfortable and familiar environment.
At Jarvis Law Office, our attorneys and care navigators can diligently guide you and your loved one through these anticipated transitions to address your needs and concerns while helping you prepare for the steps ahead.
Care Navigation — Protecting Families in Powell
Care Navigation is crucial for safeguarding the health, well-being, and legacy of those facing conditions like ALS, COPD, MS, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, Alzheimer’s, or the aftereffects of stroke or other neurological diagnoses.
Understanding that every individual and family is unique, we offer personalized Care Navigation planning to meet your loved one’s specific needs while preserving their quality of life. Our compassionate team works closely with families in Powell, Ohio, to develop custom plans addressing various aspects, from legal and financial matters to healthcare decisions and choosing the right care center.
Jarvis Law Office understands the emotional and practical challenges faced by families grappling with conditions like ALS, stroke, COPD, MS, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, or Alzheimer’s. We offer unmatched support while navigating the often-complex world of care navigation, giving families the confidence and peace of mind that their loved one’s interests are being looked after.
With a singular focus on protecting health, well-being, and legacy, Jarvis Law Office is the go-to service provider for any family seeking the experience and support needed to handle the unique challenges of Care Navigation. Fill out our online form or call us at (740) 697-5961 to schedule an appointment.
