What Does Care Navigation in Worthington Entail?
When confronted with a loved one’s diagnosis of a serious condition like Parkinson’s or MS, families often feel overwhelmed. The visible changes in the person’s needs and abilities can be distressing. In these moments, strategic planning becomes a lifeline for managing future challenges.
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 Worthington, 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
Ensuring Financial Continuity with a Power Of Attorney
An important aspect of memory care planning is establishing a financial power of attorney. This legal tool allows you to name someone to handle your financial and property matters if you’re unable to do so. Your chosen agent can make decisions and take action on your behalf, providing peace of mind when it comes to your financial future.
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.
Appointing a Healthcare Agent
Your Worthington memory care planning attorney can help you appoint a healthcare agent through a power of attorney for healthcare. This agent will make medical decisions for you, including accepting or refusing treatments. You should designate one or two backups as well.
Many Worthington 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 elder law attorney will discuss these documents with you and advise you on choosing individuals best suited for the role of your healthcare agent.
The Power of a Living Will
Creating a living will puts you in control of your medical future. This document lets you specify which life-sustaining treatments you’re willing to accept as you approach the end of life. By clearly stating your preferences, you maintain agency over your healthcare and spare your loved ones from making agonizing decisions on your behalf.
Overhaul Your Estate Plan
Memory care planning encompasses overhauling your estate plan. Your attorney can inspect your current documents and propose needed changes. It’s vital to complete your estate plan before dementia progresses, as legal incapacitation will prevent updates. Take proactive steps with a Worthington estate planning attorney to secure your assets and provide future instructions to your decision-makers.
Supportive Care Navigation Services
Making future care decisions can be overwhelming without comprehensive guidance. Our Care Navigators and Social Workers deliver crucial information, clarify choices, and coordinate with our legal team to manage payment strategies for the selected options. Our Care Navigation team aids families in future care planning, supports plan execution, and advocates for the loved one’s quality of life and independence, thereby keeping in line with 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.
We support families caring for loved ones with special needs by offering guidance through important decisions. Our care navigation and estate planning services cover guardianship considerations, special needs trust establishment, and documenting care wishes. We also provide information on ABLE accounts, assist with SSI/SSDI applications, offer insights into MAWD, and help identify additional legal tools that may be beneficial.
Regardless of their situation, care navigation planning offers Ohio 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 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 personalized community. Jarvis Law Office offers access to an 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 to develop a client-focused care plan to maximize 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.
Simplifying the Move to Memory Care
Transitioning to personalized memory care from home or assisted living presents unique challenges. Jarvis Law Office pairs you with a skilled social worker who offers guidance, resources, and advocacy to help manage critical care planning considerations. 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 personalized 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 to prepare for the steps ahead.
Guiding Families in Worthington with Compassionate Care Navigation
Ensuring the health, well-being, and legacy of individuals facing challenges such as ALS, COPD, MS, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, Alzheimer’s, or stroke impacts requires effective and compassionate Care Navigation.
Acknowledging the uniqueness of each individual and family, the team at Jarvis Law Office provides personalized Care Navigation planning to meet your loved one’s specific needs while preserving their quality of life. Our dedicated professionals work hand-in-hand with families in Worthington, Ohio, to develop custom plans addressing legal and financial issues, healthcare decisions, and selecting 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) 653-3450 to schedule an appointment.
