Dealing with crisis situations is hard enough for those with youth on their side. We assist our clients in times when there was a lack of planning, or when urgent matters arise, despite the best laid plans. 

Catastrophic Senior Counseling for Grieving, Loss and Disease
The sudden loss of one’s spouse, an adult child, grandchild, sibling or friend can be especially hard on an elder person whose own health is fragile. It’s wrong to assume that with age comes acceptance of death and change. Our professionals make referrals to competent social workers with areas of expertise including geriatrics and family facilitation.

Assistance with Funeral Arrangements
Making funeral arrangements can be greatly simplified by preparing before the death of a loved one. However, it is not uncommon to find these critical arrangements have been avoided until a death occurs. Our professionals work with families and funeral directors to ensure a smooth transaction at this most difficult time. (Also see Pre-Need Funeral Planning)

Senior Abuse Prevention and Intervention
The Center for Elder Services is deeply concerned with the abuse of older citizens in our community. We provide for both the prevention of such abuse, and intervention when such abuse has already occurred. We reach out to other professionals, the elderly, and those who care about them, to increase awareness about elder abuse and provide direct services. Our professionals make assessments based on training specifically geared towards identifying the potential for abuse in this vulnerable population.

Funding for Catastrophic Care (See Government Benefits and Entitlement Planning)

Short-term Care Solutions
Just when it seems that there is no rest for the weary, our professionals can direct  our elder clients and their family members to respite services, short-term living arrangements, and hospice care (Click to information in Hospice Care section).

Respite is a term used to describe time taken by the caregiver for rest and rejuvenation from the demands of caring for a person with long-term illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease. This "time out" is just as important for the Alzheimer's or other sufferer as it is for the caregiver.

Caregivers need time away from their caregiving responsibilities to pursue personal interests, socialize with friends and family, or simply to take a break. Though caregivers often feel guilty leaving their loved one in the care of someone else, it is imperative for both parties. Caregivers who neglect their own physical and emotional health may be ill-equipped to meet the daily challenges of caregiving. Respite care is an essential part of the overall support that families may need to keep their infirm senior at home.