Comfort Home Care

Maryland & Washington, D.C. In-Home Care Agency

Serving Montgomery County, Prince George's County and Washington, D.C.
301-984-1401
Schedule a Free Consultation
  • Home
  • In-Home Care Services
    • Alzheimer’s / Dementia
    • Assisted Living Facility Care
    • End-of-life Care
    • Fall Prevention
    • In-Facility Care—Partner with Us
    • Parkinson’s Disease
    • Respite In-Home Care
    • Senior In-Home Care
    • Sick/Injured Recovery Care
    • Special Needs Care
    • The Six Activities of Daily Living
  • Resources
    • Blog
    • Home Care FAQs
    • When Do You Need an Aide?
    • 17 Signs That Your Loved One Needs At-Home Care
    • Free Guides
  • About
    • About Us
    • The Comfort Home Care Difference
    • Reviews
  • Careers
  • Areas Served
    • Barnesville
    • Bethesda
    • Brookeville
    • Chevy Chase
    • Gaithersburg
    • Garrett Park
    • Germantown
    • Glen Echo
    • Kensington
    • Laytonsville
    • Poolesville
    • Potomac
    • Rockville
    • Silver Spring
    • Somerset
    • Takoma Park
    • Washington, D.C.
    • Washington Grove
    • Hyattsville
    • College Park
    • Beltsville
    • Greenbelt
    • Laurel
    • Takoma Park
    • University Park
  • Contact Us
    • Send a Referral
    • Schedule Free Consultation

Coordinated Care | Benefits for Seniors

Coordinated care is extremely important with an aging and geriatric population, especially when the individuals are dealing with complex and chronic conditions. This means the health care professionals (medical and mental) involved in developing treatment plans and overseeing their implementation must have integrated communication. This is important because there may be recommendations from one discipline that contradict or complicate the recommendations from a different discipline. Without the coordination of the professionals responsible for the care of the individual, there could be overlapping services, unmet needs, or contra-indications between treatments.

The professionals typically involved in coordinating care for elderly patients include: physician, geriatric nurse, pharmacists, physical therapists, psychiatrists, and social workers. The coordination of these services also be integrated with different facilities, such as hospitals, nursing homes, independent living apartments, rehabilitation centers, home healthcare, hospice, and senior centers.

The first step in a Coordinated Care Plan is to assess the individual’s mental and physical health, including aspects of activities of daily living and limitations to their independence and need for care. This is a central component to providing the necessary care to older adults. The assessment includes recommendations for the treatment of the patient based on the various disciplines, and making sure they are in sync with each other. For example, if the Coordinated Care Assessment determined that the individual would benefit from taking an anti-depressant to level their mood swings, the pharmacist, psychiatrist, and social worker should agree and work together to implement that medication.

When treatment professionals collaborate with each other for the good of the patient, less time and resources are spent on evaluation and ineffective treatment modalities. There is a greater focus on providing only what the patient wants and needs, because the coordinated care was done.

Families and care-givers are given better information and support when working with a team of professionals who are all on the same page. They spend less time and resources involved in activities that do not produce positive results for their family member. The feel like they have the support they need to provide the care for their loved one in their home, making them better care givers. The same is true for care-givers who are not family members, but still responsible for the care of an elderly person.

Couples Care: Keeping Relationships Whole

Couples Care: Keeping Relationships Whole
One guide you might find helpful:

Selecting an in-home caregiver? Learn why couples care is an affordable solution for families.

In-Home Care Providers: Agency Vs. Independent Contractors

Agency Vs. Independent In-home Care Provider
One guide you might find helpful:

Selecting an in-home caregiver? Learn the basics about Agency Vs. Independent Contractors In-Home Care Providers.

Need Help Selecting an In-Home Caregiver?

how to pick an in-home care provider
One guide you might find helpful:

Selecting an in-home caregiver? Learn the basics before you choose!

Is it Time for In-Home Care

Is it Time for In-Home Care
One guide you might find helpful:

Need a to know when to use In-Home Care? Read our guide "Is it Time for In-Home Care"!

A Family Guide for In-Home Dementia Care

Family Guide for In-Home Dementia Care
One guide you might find helpful:

Need a guide for In-home dementia care? Read our family guide for In-home dementia care!

Coming Home From Rehab. Now what?

Coming Home From Rehab. Now what?
One guide you might find helpful:

Need to know what to do after coming home from rehab? Read our guide "Coming Home From Rehab. Now what?"!

The Changing Care Needs of Parkinson’s Disease Patients

The Changing Care Needs of Parkinson’s Disease Patients
One guide you might find helpful:

Need to know about the changing care needs of parkinson's disease ? Read our guide "The Changing Care Needs of Parkinson’s Disease Patients"!

Understanding Strokes and Recovery

Understanding Strokes and Recovery
One guide you might find helpful:

Need to know about the warning signs of strokes? Read our guide "Understanding Strokes and Recovery"!

Categories: Homecare News

Join Our Mailing List

Have A Question?

Name*
Patient Name
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Get A Free Consultation

301-984-7681

Get Our Free Guide on “How Do I Pick an In-Home Care Provider?”

Learns the ins and outs on how to pick a caregiver who will give you the best service for your loved one.

Click Here!

FacebookLinkedIn
121 Congressional Lane, Suite 201 Rockville, MD 20852
4000 Albemarle St., NW, Suite LL15 Washington, D.C., 20016
301-984-1401 | Fax: 301-984-1402

© Copyright 2016-2023 Comfort Home Care
All Rights Reserved