As people age, tasks that previously could be performed with ease may require more effort or are sometimes no longer possible. Because Bethesda is committed to providing superior care and services wherever seniors call home, the organization developed its Care Management program.
The goal of the program is to keep people in their homes, allowing them to age in place for as long as they are able by providing the services and support seniors need to maintain their independence.
“From attending doctor’s appointments or helping with medication management, laundry or shopping, we are here for one purpose — to help our residents,” says Julie Poelker, Bethesda Senior Care Coordinator. “This program is especially beneficial for residents who do not have family members living in the area. Our team is able to step in and help with tasks that the residents have trouble completing.”
For more than ten years, Care Management team members have attended doctors’ appointments with multiple Bethesda residents. For those with no family members in town, this service has helped them avoid navigating stressful situations on their own.
“We relay information from the doctor to the residents’ families,” Julie says. “In addition, our team may help with medication management and activities of daily living when the resident returns home.”
Julie and her team also assist residents when they need another level of care by navigating the transition to the appropriate Bethesda community.
The Care Management program is part of Bethesda Senior Support Solutions, Bethesda’s in-home private duty agency.
For more information on the Care Management program or Bethesda Senior Support Solutions, call 314-963-2200.
