Services and Process
The Anchorage Care Management offers a range of A la Carte services, as well as Care Packages to best serve you and your loved ones. Both service types start with an Initial Assessment and an Individualized Care Plan.
Billing and Fees
The Anchorage offers both Flat Fee Packages as well as services at an hourly rate. Some fees are required up front, such as for Professional Assessments and Consultations. Others are billed the month after services are rendered. Contact Lynne to discuss recommendations for your unique situation.
A) Families In Transition (FIT)
Recommended for
Families who live locally or out of town and need short-term help transitioning their loved one from one living situation to another.
Primary Purpose
To obtain support via a local representative who will assist with all aspects of their loved one’s move; ensuring all details are handled and coordination occurs with all parties.
Examples of Services included (FIT)
- Coordination with senior living community or acute care facility
- Gathering & delivery of necessary documentation to new residence
- Referrals to medical providers and other services
- Arranging moving of furniture, medical equipment & personal items to new home
- Communication with key family members
B) Long-distance Care Partner (LDC)
Recommended for
Family care partners who live out of the area and want to be certain their loved one gets to all medical appointments and receives proper care.
Primary Purpose
To give the LDC partner peace of mind knowing their loved one has a local advocate checking on them and looking out for their best interest.
Examples of Services included (LDC)
- Weekly or bi-weekly welfare visits*
- Accompanying client to medical visits*
- Communication with the client’s key care partner
- Coordination with community resources
- Troubleshooting issues as they arise
*Frequency of visits TBD after initial assessment. In-person visits are optimal, but may be substituted by video or phone calls, depending on client preferences.
C) Local Family Care Partner (LFC)
Recommended for
“The Sandwich Generation” or spousal care partners who are doing all they can for their loved one, but may be approaching “burn-out” due to the stress of additional responsibilities.
Primary Purpose
To provide extra support for the LFC Partner so they can take breaks and free up time for other responsibilities. The LFC Partner will receive extra support and advocacy for their loved one which makes their job easier.
Examples of Services included (LFC)
- Weekly or bi-weekly contact with LFC partner and loved one*
- Scheduling medical appointments and accompanying client if needed*
- Referring and setting up home care and/or respite services
- Coordination with community resources
- Troubleshooting issues as they arise
- Overseeing all services to ensure the client and LFC are receiving optimal support.
*Frequency of visits TBD after initial assessment. In-person visits are optimal, but may be substituted by video or phone calls, depending on client preferences.
D) Life Care Planning (LCP)
Recommended for
Relatively healthy adults desiring to plan ahead for future needs. Appropriate for individuals or couples who have no children or who prefer not to involve family members in their planning.
Primary Purpose
To receive professional guidance for the client’s future health, housing, and financial needs.
Examples of Services included (LCP)
- Gathering information regarding health, finances and insurance plans.*
- Discussions on End of Life wishes/preferences
- Help completing Advanced Directives for Health Care such as Living Wills & Health Care Power of Attorney.
- Guidance around housing preferences, health issues and the resources needed to meet those needs.
- Referrals to community resources such as Elder Law attorneys, Financial Planners, and Senior Communities.
*Meetings may be held either in-person or video conferencing, depending on client preferences.