Care Chronicles

Helen Anderson

• RN MSN
• Gerontology Nurse
• Care manager
• Founder HelloCare

Levels of Care

• different for everyone
• based on the care and support needed
• be informed
• choose the right level for now and 6 - 12 months

Levels of Care???

Let's walk alongside Bob

• 80 years old
• kids in PDX, LA
• 3 BR home too much
• social network fraying
• pickleball, golf, Docent

Independent Living Phase

• Cozy apartment
• 3 meals and snacks housekeeping
• pull cord in case...911
• bus and activities
• $3600/mo. 4 years
• $172,800

Bob stubs his toe

• skin is red and painful
• weakness
• no appetite & sleeping more

Bob goes to the hospital

• IV antibiotics infection
• Weak upon discharge
• Needs help showering, medications, transportation
• Goes back to IL with care support

Home Care Phase

• 4 hrs day/7x wk
• Bob improves, does not fully recover
• Lower abilities
• 18 months of care at $45/hr
• $90,720 + $64,800 = $155,520

Assisted Living Phase

• 24 hour care support
• help getting to meals, dressing and medications
• Nurse on site
• Transportation and appointment oversight
• $6500/mo for 3 years = $234,000

Wellness Matters

• 89 yrs
• >70% have 2 chronic conditions
• Heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, dementia are common
• 30% will fall this year
• Maintaining health important

Bob's Story

• Bumpy at times, 90 years old
• Adult children helped when needed
• Planned ahead with resources when needed
• $562,320