Our Process

Assessment

Life Coping conducts a comprehensive evaluation for each client to determine the level of required services:

• Existing symptoms and ongoing medical treatment

• Emotional status of the client

• Medications and ability to manage them on a daily basis

• Cognitive ability; testing for dementia

• Ability to use telephone, manage finances and perform housework

• Ability to use transportation, shop and prepare meals.

• Use of walker, cane or crutches and required modifications to home environment

Development of a care plan

Life Coping then develops a care plan including some or all of the following elements:

• Referrals for personal care, homemaking and nursing.
• Coordination of services, medical appointments, treatments and medications.
• Safety and emergency planning
• Transportation
• Social support