Mrs. R reached out to Aging Ahead for caregiver assistance for her husband whose health was in rapid decline. She was connected to Sue, a Community Options & Services Specialist (COS). “I felt desperate and didn’t know where to turn for help.”
Mrs. R’s husband is suffering from congestive heart failure and diabetes. Due to complications from the diabetes, part of his heel was amputated, and he is no longer able to walk. For Mrs. R, help couldn’t have arrived more swiftly.
The couple’s home was assessed by COS to determine the necessary equipment needed for independent living. Sue worked with the couple and helped them receive Meal on Wheels, a chair lift, and a ramp for their home. The couple also now receives telephone reassurance calls during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I can’t even describe how grateful we are for the help Aging Ahead has provided us! Life is hard right now, but it could be much worse. I feel less anxious now that I know help is only a phone call away.”
Support Highlights
- Community Options & Services
- Case Management
- Meals on Wheels
- Home Assessments
- Family Caregiver Support
- Telephone Reassurance
- COVID-19 Emergency Response
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