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.
Protective Services
The Boston Protective Services program at Ethos is a service for people 60 and
over who are at risk from a caregiver. Risk includes physical, sexual or emotional
abuse, neglect or financial exploitation.
Signs of abuse, neglect or financial exploitation include:
Dehydration, malnutrition, isolation and untreated bedsores.
Bruises, welts, lacerations, bone fractures, dislocations, or reports
of hitting, slapping, sudden changes in behavior or refusal by another
to allow visits with the elder.
Bruises in the genital areas, sexually transmitted diseases,
unexplained vaginal or anal bleeding, or reports of sexual assault.
Verbal or nonverbal acts such as insults, threats, intimidation,
humiliation or the "silent treatment".
The loss of money, property, or unexplained sudden changes in wills,
financial documents, or access to sources of income.
   
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