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Matrix AdvoCare Network ® Matrix Team Home Care 7550 France Avenue South Suite 210 Minneapolis, MN 55435-5624 Phone: 952-525-0505 / 800-560-0961 Fax: 952-525-0506 |
Nursing Care Management and Health Care Advocacy also referred to as nursing case management, geriatric care management, care consulting or care coaching evolved out of the shifts in demographics and health care. It involves assessing a client's physical, mental, and social needs, then developing an individualized plan of care to meet them, be they small or large, medical or practical. This includes making referrals to appropriate services, and coordinating, evaluating, and adjusting them as needed. Additionally, ongoing monitoring, advocacy and assistance can mean the difference in a senior being able to remain home and safe while family is reassured that someone is close by and available for any need.
FOR SENIORS:
The “golden years” are aptly named for many seniors, the season in life when freedom, resources, and the wisdom of experience come together. Aging can also have a painful side, the signs of which you may be seeing in someone you love. They can be as fleeting as a trembling hand, as heart-rending as a vacant stare, as upsetting as incontinence, or as debilitating as dementia.
Rest assured, you’re not alone. More Americans than ever before are living decades after retirement. This, coupled with changes in the health care system, means that seniors are less likely to have strong connections to primary health providers. They’re also less likely to have local family members to turn to for support. All of these factors pose critical questions. Be aware of the early warning signs that will alert you to possible problems.
FOR FAMILY MEMBERS:
Regardless of the symptoms or their cause, one thing is sure, watching someone you love decline because of aging isn’t easy, especially when quality of life is diminished. Today many family members live apart from their elderly parents, are caring for young families and have full time careers all at the same time. Care Managers can assist family members by being the eyes, ears and assistance an elder needs from time to time or day to day.
Care Managers:
"A numerical evaluation cannot express the respect we have for [Our Nurse] nor the extent to which she has made our lives more positive." (client)
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Visit the elder regularly and evaluate their overall condition, health and wellbeing.
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Assure supportive services are working out and completing needed tasks.
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Evaluate health conditions and vital signs and monitor and assist with medication management.
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Accompany an elder to the emergency room to assure the elder receives the needed care intervention and follow-up care whether returning home or being admitted to the hospital.
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Accompany an elder to MD appointments to facilitate continuity of care.
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Keep family members up to date in a detailed fashion so that they can rest assured.
FOR OTHERS:
Seniors are not the only group of individuals that benefit from nursing care management and health care advocacy services. Those with disabilities and those who have acute and chronic illnesses are also finding these services an important and valuable part of their health care management. Often individuals are facing undiagnosed symptoms, need access to broad information about their condition, their diagnosis and their treatment options. With the limitations and constraints imposed on physicians and consumers by managed care organizations, many people do not receive all the necessary information to make informed decisions about their health care.
LEADING NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT, HEALTH CARE ADVOCACY AND PRIVATE HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IN THE TWIN CITIES
Who can you turn to for help – or even know when to seek it? You can turn to us. Matrix AdvoCare Network is the leading private sector nursing care management and health care advocacy organization in the Twin Cities. Since 1987 Matrix has been providing care management, health advocacy and home healthcare services for seniors, people with disabilities, and people with acute chronic illness. Because Matrix is not affiliated with other providers and does not receive any compensation for referrals to providers, clients are assured that their Care Manager and Health Care Advocate is acting strictly in their best interest.
Seniors are not the only group of individuals that benefit from nursing care management and health care advocacy services. Those with disabilities and those who have acute and chronic illnesses are also finding these services an important and valuable part of their health care management. Often individuals are facing undiagnosed symptoms, need access to broad information about their condition, their diagnosis and their treatment options. With the limitations and constraints imposed on physicians and consumers by managed care organizations, many people do not receive all the necessary information to make informed decisions about their health care.
LEADING NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT, HEALTH CARE ADVOCACY AND PRIVATE HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IN THE TWIN CITIES
Who can you turn to for help – or even know when to seek it? You can turn to us. Matrix AdvoCare Network is the leading private sector nursing care management and health care advocacy organization in the Twin Cities. Since 1987 Matrix has been providing care management, health advocacy and home healthcare services for seniors, people with disabilities, and people with acute chronic illness. Because Matrix is not affiliated with other providers and does not receive any compensation for referrals to providers, clients are assured that their Care Manager and Health Care Advocate is acting strictly in their best interest.
Matrix Team Home Care
7550 France Avenue South
Suite 210
Minneapolis, MN 55435-5624
952-525-0505
matrix@matrixadvocare.com