A Program Dedicated to Independent Living

The CARE (Caring Assistance and Referral for the Elderly) Program is a long-term care case management program dedicated to helping older adults live independently in their community.

The staff of CARE assists older adults and their caregivers to access services and benefits. For some people this means linking with the most cost effective health insurance or applying for the prescription drug assistance. For others, it means accessing personal care assistance or learning how to successfully adapt to the limitations of aging. Needs vary from person to person and CARE is flexible enough to help older adults with a variety of concerns.

How Does The CARE Program Work?

• CARE begins with an Assessment that identifies the problems facing the older adult as he or she lives in the community.

• A Plan is developed to meet or resolve needs identified in the Assessment.

• The older adult and/or caregiver are given information about resources and methods for resolving problems through a series of Education Modules. Modules cover a wide range of topics including Personal Care, Health Care Insurance and End-of-Life Planning.

• Follow-up is provided to 'coach' the older adult and/or caregiver as problems are resolved.

• CARE services are provided in the older adult's home.

Who Needs CARE?
Adults age 60 or older who are experiencing problems due to functional or medical limitations and who do not qualify for skilled home health care services.

Is There A Charge For The Program?
Cost of CARE's services is based on the income level of the older adult.

How Can I Arrange Help From CARE?
Call Community Services, Lankenau Hospital at 610-645-8554.

CARE is a program of the Lankenau Hospital Community Services Department. Support for the program is provided by Lankenau Hospitl, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital, Main Line Health, The United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania and charitable foundations.

Testimonials

"The CARE Program has provided tremendous services to many of my patients. The case manager makes sure they have adequate insurance coverage, gets their medications, sets appointments and even makes sure the appointment is kept. She has also alerted me to patients' symptoms. Thanks for all you do and for helping me do a good job!"

Edward Williams, MD
Primary Care Physician

"Thanks immensely for your help and care toward Mom. I don't know how much Mom understands or appreciates all the work you do for her, but I want you to know that I do!"

Caregiver

"The CARE Program is essential to the well-being of residents of the senior housing complexes and the community. Without the program, many medical and mental health needs would go unaddressed. In addition, the collaboration between the CARE Program and our agency allows for effective and innovative service delivery. Professionally it is a pleasure working with the program."

Donna Wang, LSW
Senior Outreach Services