Home Care
Every elder wants to stay at home for as long as possible. The Ethos
Home Care Program helps elders achieve this goal through an array
of in-home assistance. Provided through professionally trained case managers,
its services complement those provided by families and other professionals.
Eligibility is based on income and inability to complete everyday tasks such
as bathing, dressing, housework, meal preparation or laundry.
The actual mix of services varies according to client needs and wishes. These
may include home delivered meals, housekeeping, assistance with bathing and
transportation to medical appointments. Respite services are also available so
that loved ones can take time off and avoid burn-out.
Caregiver Support
Ethos knows caregiving is more than a full-time job. It also knows that
the stress and confusion associated with caregiving are often
overwhelming. That is why Ethos offers a range of services to help
make caregiving easier and less isolating. One such service is our
caregiver advisor. A trained caregiver advisor is available
to meet with you in your home or at our office tyo discuss with you
ways to make caregiving less demanding. Other services include business
and community seminars, peer support groups, family respite, advocacy,
and in-home training.
Long Term Care Ombudsman
The Long Term Care Ombudsman program provides specially trained
volunteers and paid employees who visit nursing homes, rest homes
and other sub-acute licensed facilities to advocate for residents. Ombudsmen
listen to resident complaints, negotiate solutions and evaluate facility
conditions. Because they visit every long term care facility in Boston,
ombudsmen have unique insight into the strengths and weaknesses of
each facility.
   
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