Our Services

Our care management services provide families with expert guidance, coordination, and oversight when navigating complex aging and elder care needs. We conduct comprehensive assessments, develop personalized care plans, coordinate medical and community services, and provide ongoing monitoring and advocacy. Our goal is to bring clarity, structure, and peace of mind - so families can make informed decisions and feel confident about next steps.

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Includes:

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• Comprehensive care assessments

• Personalized care planning

• Care coordination & ongoing monitoring

• Medication management & oversight

• Advocacy with healthcare providers and facilities

• Family guidance & problem-solving

• Long-distance family caregiver support

• Hospital, rehab & discharge transition support

• Placement assistance (assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing)

• Crisis intervention & urgent problem-solving

• Advance care planning support

• Coordination of community resources

In home care services are coordinated as part of an overall care plan to support safety, independence, and quality of life. We match caregivers based on each client’s needs and preferences and provide ongoing oversight to ensure consistent, reliable care.

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Includes:

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• Personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting)

• Companionship & social engagement

• Medication reminders

• Light housekeeping & laundry

• Meal planning, preparation & hydration support

• Transportation & errands

• Safety monitoring & fall prevention

• Mobility & transfer assistance

• Dementia & memory support

• Respite care for family caregivers

• Overnight & extended-hour care 

• 24/7 and or live-in care

• Post-hospital or rehab support

• Hospice support care

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​Note: All caregivers are employees of Alternatives in Home Care. Our caregivers are carefully screened, trained, and supervised to ensure consistent, high-quality care. Background checks, reference checks, TB testing, orientation, and current First Aid/CPR certification are required, with ongoing training, oversight, and support provided by our team.

Palliative care is specialized, comfort-focused support for individuals living with serious or chronic illness. The goal of palliative care is to improve quality of life by addressing physical symptoms, emotional needs, and the overall impact of illness - while supporting both the individual and their family.

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Palliative care can be provided alongside curative or ongoing medical treatment and at any stage of illness. Our role is to help families understand available options, coordinate with medical providers, advocate for care that aligns with personal goals and values, and ensure that comfort, dignity, and quality of life remain central to the care plan.

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Includes:

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• Education about palliative care options

• Coordination with physicians and palliative care teams

• Symptom management support (comfort-focused)

• Advance care planning discussions

• Goals-of-care conversations

• Care coordination across settings

• Support during hospital or care transitions

• Family guidance & emotional support

• Advocacy for comfort-focused care

• Assistance navigating hospice vs. palliative options

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Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care

Palliative Care focuses on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life for individuals living with serious or chronic illness. It can be provided at any stage of illness and alongside curative or life-prolonging treatments.

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Hospice Care is designed for individuals who are nearing the end of life, typically when curative treatment is no longer being pursued. Hospice care focuses entirely on comfort and support during the final stage of life.

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Both palliative and hospice care prioritize comfort, dignity, and support. The primary difference is that palliative care can be introduced earlier in the course of illness, while hospice care is intended for end-of-life care.

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We can help families understand which option may be appropriate and coordinate referrals as needed.

Our Bath & Personal Care Packages provide scheduled assistance with bathing and personal hygiene for individuals who need extra support but do not require full-shift caregiving. These focused visits help promote safety, comfort, dignity, and overall well-being while reducing fall risk and caregiver strain.

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Packages can be customized based on needs and may include assistance with bathing or showering, grooming, dressing, skin care, and basic hygiene support. Services are provided by trained caregivers and coordinated by our team to ensure quality and consistency.