Resources and Strategies for Families and Friends Concerned about an Older Relative

Are you looking for information and strategies to help you be an effective caregiver?

Are you concerned that your aging parents need some assistance but don’t know how best to help them?

Are you wondering what housing or home care options might be available for your older relatives?

Are you and your parents or siblings disagreeing on next steps for their care?

Are you experiencing caregiver stress or burnout?

Iona’s Caregiver Consultation Service can help.

Consultations:

• Are provided by Iona’s experienced care managers (social workers and nurses).
• Give customized information that can help you plan for your older relatives. Commonly discussed issues include:
  • Whether a loved one should move or remain at home.
  • Legal and financial concerns such as powers of attorney and how to pay for services.
  • Which senior living facilities might be the best fit for your older relative.
  • How to manage health issues.
  • How to find home care.
  • How to find the right medical help, including assessments for memory loss.
  • Referrals to transportation, support groups, social activities.
• Iona can help families in situations where older relatives are not willing to accept help. Commonly discussed issues include:
  • How to communicate with a family member who is unwilling to accept help.
  • How to address concerns about a senior’s memory loss, depression, substance abuse or challenging behaviors
  • Handling family conflict and the stress of caregiving, whether long-distance or local.

Where are consultations provided?

Consultations are conducted at Iona’s Isabella Breckinridge Center in Northwest Washington, DC, in your home anywhere in Washington, D.C. or inside the Beltway in Montgomery County. We can also serve you by phone if you live out of the area.

Who is eligible for a consult?

Anyone concerned about an older relative or friend, local or long distance.

What are the charges for the consultation service?

Consultations are offered on a sliding-scale basis, depending on income.

What’s the First Step?

To schedule a consultation, call Iona at (202) 895-9448 or click here.

For other Iona services of interest to caregivers, click here.