Caring for an older or disabled loved one can be physically, mentally and financially challenging. It is even more difficult if there’s a significant geographic distance between loved ones. Many older and disabled adults can’t or won’t admit they need assistance; caregivers who can’t be there every day may not even be aware of their loved ones’ changing needs. Distance can also prevent caregivers from finding and accessing available community resources.

LifeSpan’s Family Connection provides safety and stability for those who wish to remain living independently and peace of mind for their families.

Family Connection provides the link between older adults, services they need, and those who care for them, typically their grown children or other loved ones. The program’s professional care managers, either a nurse or social worker, evaluate the situation then recommend and coordinate needed services. The care manager makes home visits, can accompany a client to medical appointments, maintains contact and provides written updates to family members. Family Connection services are fee-based and can be designed on a shortterm or ongoing basis.