2017 Northeast Wisconsin Senior Resources Directory

S ENIOR R ESOURCES' 2017 / 2018 Northeast Wisconsin Directory of Services for Older Adults Counties Served:

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Brown Calumet Door Fond du Lac Green Lake Kewaunee Manitowoc Marinette

Marquette Oconto Outagamie Shawano Sheboygan Waupaca Waushara Winnebago

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A DULT D AY S ERVICES •Adult Day Services Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 •Provider Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 A DULT F AMILY H OMES (A SSISTED L IVING ) •Adult Family Homes Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 •Provider Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 •Introduction and Overview of Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 •Obtaining Additional Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 •Map of Northeast Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5 •What is an ADRC? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 •Aging & Disability Resource Centers / Alzheimer’s Assistance . .7 •Family Care & Family Care Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 •Overview of the Medicaid Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 •Overview of the Medicare Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 •Elder Law & Estate Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 •Senior Living Advisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..14 •On-Site Medical Care - The Doctor Is In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 •Benefits to an EMR/EHR with your portable provider . . . . . .18 H OME H EALTH A GENCIES C OMMUNITY B ASED R ESIDENTIAL F ACILITIES (A SSISTED L IVING ) •Community Based Residential Facilities Article . . . . . . . . . .34 •Provider Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 •Home Health Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 •Provider Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 H OME C ARE / N ON -M EDICAL •Home Care / Non-Medical Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 •Provider Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 C ARE C OORDINATION •Care Coordination Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 •Provider Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 •Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) Hospitals Article. . . . . . . . .130 •Hospital Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 •Provider Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 R ESIDENTIAL C ARE A PARTMENT C OMPLEXES (A SSISTED L IVING ) •Residential Care Apartment Complexes Article . . . . . . . . .140 •Provider Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 H OME M EDICAL E QUIPMENT & S UPPLIES •Home Medical Equipment Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 •Home Medical Equipment Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 •Senior Housing Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 •Retirement Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 •Independent Senior Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 •Housing Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162 •Subsidized Housing Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194 •Subsidized Housing Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196 •Hospice Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 •Provider Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 H OSPICE S ERVICES H OSPITAL S ENIOR P ROGRAMS S ENIOR H OUSING

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Note: Every effort was made to verify the accuracy of the information contained in this directory. This infor- mation is provided with the understanding that the con- sumer will contact providers to obtain infor- mation themselves prior to making a final decision regarding services. Advertisements do not con- All rights reserved. The con- tents of this publication may not be reproduced without written consent of the publisher. stitute endorsement by Senior Resources, Inc.

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•Skilled Nursing Facilities Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206 •Provider Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208

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Woodside Senior Communities has been leading the standard of quality care for seniors in the Green Bay area for almost 50 years. As a full continuum of care community, Woodside provides a wide spectrum of housing and service options including:

Schedule a tour today and we will be happy to help you find a place for you in our Woodside community. For more information, please visit woodsideseniorcommunities.org.

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A N I NTRODUCTION AND O VERVIEW OF THE D IRECTORY tion begins with a narrative describing the service offered followed by a com- prehensive listing of all providers. Information was obtained from questionnaires and phone calls to providers listed in this directory.

Every effort was made to veri- fy the accuracy of this data. Inclusion in this directory does not constitute a recom- mendation. Senior Resources in not responsible for inaccu- racies in this directory. We hope this information is helpful. This directory will be updated and published annually. We would appreci- ate any comments or sugges- tions regarding this directo- ry. Please call 262-253-0901. For information on services for older adults in Wisconsin outside of this geographical area, please visit our website at www.seniorresourcesonline.com.

elcome to the seventeenth edition of Senior Resources’ Directory of Services for Older Adults in Northeast Wisconsin. This directory was developed to assist older adults and fam- ily members locate appropri- ate health care and housing options in Brown, Calumet, Door, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Sheboygan, Waupaca, Waushara, and Winnebago counties. This directory is broken down into sections. Each sec-

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Professionals – Senior Resources’ Directories are provided free to profession- als. These directories can be given out to older adults and family members to assist them in locating appropriate services. If you are a profes- sional working with older adults and need additional copies, please call or e-mail us and we will be happy to get you additional copies.

our comprehensive website of Services for Older Adults in the state of Wisconsin at www.seniorresourcesonline.com . Senior Resources, Inc. PO Box 285 Germantown, WI 53022 262-253-0901 info@seniorresourcesonline.com

sionals to give out to the community. If you can’t find a copy or want a copy of any of our other directories, please call or e-mail us. We do ask for a $3 donation if possible to help cover our shipping costs. If you are looking for Wisconsin based services in areas where we do not print a directory, please check out

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WHAT IS AN ADRC?

Benefit Counseling: • Benefit specialists provide information and advocacy about government and other benefits that you may be entitled to receive, such as Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, Disability, low income housing, etc. Access to Funding for Long Term Care: • The ADRC can determine if you will be eligible for public funding for your long term care. • The ADRC can explain the program choices you have that will provide your long term care. These programs include Family Care, IRIS and in some areas Partnership and PACE. Health and Wellness: • ADRC can connect you to wellness programs to help keep you healthy and inde- pendent, such as Stepping On Falls prevention, Living with Chronic conditions and others.

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and assistance! Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) are the first place to go to get accurate, unbi- ased information on all aspects of life related to aging or living with a disability. ADRCs are friendly, welcoming places where anyone - individuals, concerned families or friends, or professionals working with issues related to aging or dis- abilities - can go for information tailored to their situation. The ADRC provides information on broad range of programs and ser- vices, helps people understand the various long term care options available to them, helps people apply for programs and benefits, and serves as the access point for publicly-funded long term care. These services can be provided at the ADRC, via telephone, or through a home visit, whichever is more convenient to the individ- ual seeking help. ADRCs are available in all Wisconsin counties. To find an ADRC go to http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov /LTCare/adrc/index.htm SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ADRC Information and Assistance: • Information about local ser- vices and resource • Assistance in finding ser- vices to match your needs o Housekeeping and chore services o Health (healthy lifestyles, manage- ment of chronic condi- tions, dementia, etc) o Transportation

o Nutrition, home delivered meals o Housing, including senior and low income housing o Assisted Living, nursing homes and other long term care facilities o Financial assistance linkages o Legal issues (guardianship, power of attorney, client rights advoca- cy) o Abuse, neglect and financial exploita- tion o Adaptive equipment choices you have when making decisions about where to live, what kind of help you need, where to receive that care and help, and how to pay for it. • One-on-one consultation to help you think through the pros and cons of the various options in light of your situation, values, resources and prefer- ences. Long Term Care Options Counseling: • Information about the

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F AMILY C ARE AND P ARTNERSHIP disabilities •18 or older with intellec- tual disabilities Individuals must also meet these requirements: • Income • Functional • Residency – Family Care is offered in certain counties in Wisconsin. Individuals must live in one of these counties Partnership Partnership helps you coor- dinate your health, medical and long-term care needs. All Partnership members are part of a care team. •Together you will dis- cuss your goals, assess your abilities and needs, and name your out- comes. •The team creates a plan just for you to support your health, medical, and long-term care needs. •The plan includes items in the Partnership benefit plan plus other natural supports that will help you achieve your out- comes. •The care team works with you to coordinate all covered health ser- vices. This means they

will check with your providers to see how care is going and help manage special services such as X- rays, tests, and any follow- up care. Who can be a Member of Partnership? Partnership is for people who need help with their health, medical and long-term care needs and who are: • Frail adults, age 65 or older • 18 or older with a physical or intellectual/develop- mental disability* Individuals must also meet these requirements: • Income • Functional • Residency – Partnership is offered in certain counties in Wisconsin. Individuals must live in one of these counties How do I Become a Member of These Programs? The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) in your county will help you understand your options and determine if you qualify for Family Care, Partnership or another program. To learn more about ADRCs and locate one in your county, visit: www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/adrc/

amily Care and Partnership are programs that help frail seniors and adults with disabilities manage health and long-term care needs. Partnership also pro- vides assistance with medical needs. Here’s more information about these programs. Family Care Family Care helps you coordi- nate your long-term care needs. All Family Care mem- bers are part of a care team. Your care team includes you, a care manager and a registered nurse. • Together you will discuss what your goals are, assess your abilities and needs, and name your outcomes. • The team creates a plan just for you to support your long-term care needs. • The plan includes items in the Family Care benefit plan plus other natural supports that will help you achieve your outcomes. • The care manager and reg- istered nurse stay in con- tact with you to ensure all parts of the care plan are working well, and make changes if necessary Who can be a Member of Family Care? Family Care is for people who need help with long-term care and who are: •Frail adults, age 65 or older •18 or older with physical

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effects : generally no inquiry unless reason to suspect unusual value. 5. Pre-paid funeral arrange- ments : money paid for burial spaces, urns, vaults, caskets, lot can be of unlimited value. Irrevocable burial trust exempt up to $3,000. Sometimes individ- uals contract for an all-expense package of services and burial spaces, and the purchase of "burial insurance" that they irrev- ocably assign to the funeral home in full payment for the ser- vice contract. Married couples can own exempt assets listed above plus: 1. A car of any value in addition to the car of the "institutionalized" spouse with a value of $4,500 or less. 2. IRA of the community spouse How much money may a couple "Shelter"? The Spousal Impoverishment Act passed by the U.S. Congress in 1988 and the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (OBRA'93) provides the legal means for anyone to shelter assets and qualify for financial assistance through an entitlement program. This act protects married individuals from depleting their assets due to an extended nursing home stay. If the couple's combined assets are: $0 - $50,000 the "community spouse" may keep ALL $50,001 - $100,000 "community spouse" may keep .....$50,000 O VERVIEW OF THE M EDICAID P ROGRAM

$100,001 - $238,440 "community spouse" may keep .....HALF +$2,000 $238,440 + "community spouse" may keep ....$119,220 plus $2,000 for a total of $121,220 These figures are adjusted annually for inflation. Note: This article provides a limited space for information regarding Medicaid Eligibility. There are opportu- nities for married couples to protect more that the above figures. Attorney Ryan Zenk offers free consults or call for your free booklet on "What is Spousal Impoverishment?" please call 262-670- 8888 or 1 (866) 670-0888. For more information, please visit the Wisconsin Medicaid webpage. Article submitted by Barbara Horstmeyer, Benefit Specialist, Senior Planning Group . 1-866-670-0888 Senior Resources, Inc. specializes inproviding comprehensive informationon service providers for older adu lts in the state ofWisconsin. If you are a consu mer or wou ld like to reach a consu mer, we have many options available via ou r catalogs and the world wide web. Online: www.seniorresourcesonline.com Email: info@seniorresourcesonline.com Mail: P.O. Box 2 8 5 Germantown, WI 5 3 0 2 2

his article focuses on the Medicaid program as it applies to elderly and dis- abled individuals. There are three com- mon names for one program. 1. Medical assistance 2. Medicaid 3. Title 19 Medicaid is a welfare program jointly funded between the Federal and State government. It is designed to assist in paying for skilled nursing facility expenses and many other medical expenses for individuals who have mini- mal assets and inadequate income to pay for these expenses. The individual is normally responsible to pay for all of his/her own long term care expenses: generally, if the cost of this care exceeds the individual's income and the individ- ual is asset-qualified, Medicaid supple- ments the individual's own payment. Within the Federal guidelines, each state is able to establish their own eligibility standards, determine the type, amount and duration of services, set the rate for payment of services, and administer their own program. This article will out- line the eligibility requirements for Wisconsin as of 2016. A single adult qualifies if they meet the following criteria: The applicant can't retain more than $2,000 plus exempt assets 1. Home : Homestead property is exempt regardless of the value if the applicant intends to return home, or if a disabled child is living in it. 2. Car : One automobile is generally excluded if the current market value is less than $4,500. 3. Life Insurance : Life insurance is exempt if the face value of all poli- cies is less than $1,500. If the face value exceeds $1,500, full cash value counts towards resource limit. Term insurance has no cash value and is excluded from count- able assets. 4. Household goods and personal

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to need "skilled nursing" care to con- tinue on Medicare benefits. Once a person reaches their "maximal poten- tial", Medicare benefits end. This can happen anytime after the first 20 days. • Medicare Part A provides no cover- age beyond 100 days Is Home Health Care covered under Medicare? Yes, Medicare pays 100% for all covered and medically necessary home health services under Part A (or Part B if beneficiary does not have Part A) as long as the beneficiary continues to meet the coverage requirements. Medicare will pay for an unlimited number of visits during an unlimited period, as long as it is med- ically necessary and coverage require- ments are met. It is the intent of home health visits under Part A to deliver skilled medical attention to home- bound patients. Home health care is not available for chronic illness or to help with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's). Requirements include: • Home Health Care Agency must be Medicare certified. • Patient must be under a doctor's care and the doctor must authorize med- ical treatment. • Patient must be in need of skilled care . Hospice care is a service provided to termi- nally ill persons with a life expectancy of six months or less. Medicare defines a hospice as a public agency or a private organization whose primary role is to provide pain relief and symptom management to terminally ill patients. This benefit does not generally cover inpatient room or board charges. Medicare requirements include: • Doctor certification that patient is ter- minally ill and has a life expectancy of less that 6 months • A Medicare-certified hospice pro- gram must provide care Medicare pays 100% of most covered ser- vices. Medicare pays for up to two 90-day periods, one 30-day period, and a fourth unlimited extension period. The beneficiary pays a small co-insurance fee only for outpa- tient drugs and inpatient respite care. For more information on Medicare, please visit www.medicare.gov. Article submitted by Barbara Horstmeyer, Benefit Specialist, Senior Planning Group. 1-866-670-0888

O VERVIEW OF THE M EDICARE P ROGRAM Part A because they or a spouse paid Medicare taxes while they were work- ing. Some seniors, such as those who have not completed the mandatory num- ber of working quarters for Social Security benefits, enroll on a voluntary, premium-paying basis. Medicare Part A begins when someone enters a hospital. Medicare Part A has hospital deductibles. • First 60 days, Medicare pays all but $1,316 • Days 61 to 90, Medicare pays all but $329/day • Days 91 to 150, Medicare pays all but $658/day • Beyond 150 days, Medicare pays nothing Remember, Medicare is a health insur- ance program aimed at covering acute health care costs such as hospitalization (Part A) and periodic doctor visits (Part B). It does not cover most nursing home fees, nor does it offer extensive home health care for the chronic ills often experiences with age. What does Medicare cover for nursing home care? Very little! Medicare Part A helps pay for inpatient skilled nursing care in a Medicare participating skilled nursing facility (SNF) or rehabilitation service facility following a 3 day hospi- tal stay if a person's condition requires skilled nursing services or rehabilitation services such as Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech Pathology (SP). Doesn't everyone get 100 days cover- age in a SNF? No. Medicare will pay up to 100 days. • Days 1-20, Medicare Part A pays 100% • Days 21 - 100, Medicare pays all but the daily co-insurance amount that is the patient's responsibility. The 2017 coinsurance amount is $164.50 per day. After the first 20 days, a person must be making "reasonable, measurable progress" in their rehabilitation, or continue

edicare is a National Health Insurance Program administered by the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA). Benefits are for: People 65 years of and older. Some people with disabilities under age 65. People with End Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dial- ysis or a transplant) Medicare has Two Parts: Part A (Hospital Insurance) Part B (Medical Insurance) Medicare Part B covers physician ser- vices, outpatient hospital care, ambu- lance services, prosthetic devices, med- ical equipment, and supplies. You pay the Medicare Part B premium of $134.00 per month for single individuals with an income of $85,000 and a married couple with less than $170,000 (2017 rate). • Single with income greater than $85,001 and less than $107,000 or married with income greater than $170,001 and less than $214,000 - $187.50 monthly Part B Premium • Single with income greater than $107,001 and less than $160,000 or married with income greater than $214,001 and less than $320,000 - $267.90 monthly Part B Premium • Single with income greater than $160,001 and less than $214,000 or married with income greater than $320,001 and less than $428,000 - $348.30 monthly Part B Premium • Single with income greater than $214,000 or married with income over $428,000 - $428.60 monthly Part B Premium Part A (Hospital Insurance) Medicare Part A primarily provides cover- age for inpatient hospital care. It also provides hospice care. Limited coverage is provided for skilled nursing home and home health. No coverage is provided for assisted living. Most seniors become eligible for Part A coverage when they reach age 65 and become entitled to Social Security retire- ment benefits. They do not have to pay a monthly payment called a premium for

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lder Law Elder law attorneys help clients plan in advance for the costs of long-term care. They also guide families in emergency situations on options to protect assets and maintain control of a loved one's care. When planning prospectively for long-term care, the most important document is a good Financial Power of Attorney (POA). If you are worried that the costs of nursing homes and care will deplete your assets, and you will find yourself with- out money available to direct your care or provide care for your spouse, then you must give your POA the authority to work with an elder law attor- ney. The two programs available to help people afford the costs of long-term care are Medicaid and the Department of Veteran's Affairs Improved Pension Program (commonly called Aid & Attendance available to wartime veterans and their spouses). Qualified attorneys can help families gain access to assistance and understand the options available to maintain assets and control while using the different programs. Families can become over- whelmed by all of the responsi- bilities: completing numerous applications for facilities, pro- grams, and benefits, finding the right information, protecting funds and property, advocating for medical care, and honoring the wishes of loved ones. Elder

has a plan for the assets. Importantly, a revocable trust does not protect assets from the costs of long-term care, i.e. the assets are still countable for Medicaid. Using a trust gives your loved ones a plan for your estate that maintains privacy and minimizes administrative fees. Conclusion Whether Elder Law or Estate Planning, always seek an experi- enced attorney who focuses their practice in the those areas. This can be a confusing and, in the case of Elder Law, a stressful time for clients and their loved ones. End of life decisions, med- ical care, benefit programs and qualifications, inheritances, cost of care, legal documents, and access to information all can become complicated issues where everyone seems to have a different answer. The best advice comes from a team that includes your finan- cial advisor, your tax advisor, your senior advisor, and your estate planning or elder law attorney. Take the steps to make sure they are there to help you and your loved ones when needed. Article submitted by Attoney Sarah J. Kons, a partner with Hooper Law Office, LLC. She is also accredited by the Department of Veteran's Affairs to plan for Veterans and their spouses. The Attorneys at Hooper Law Office practice solely in Estate Planning & Elder Law, teaching locally and nationally on those topics.

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Law attorneys can help fami- lies navigate the system and

plan to afford care. Estate Planning Wills

A Last Will and Testament is a set of instructions intended for the Probate court. The judge uses the Will to deter- mine the distribution of money and property. In Wisconsin, the process takes about a year, and the average cost is 3-5% of the estate. Many people try to avoid Probate through automatic transfers on accounts. These types of transfers, such as beneficiary designations, avoid probate, but they lack a central plan. There are no instructions for beneficiaries predeceasing, young benefi- ciaries, beneficiaries with dis- abilities, etc. Trusts A Revocable Living Trust, is an agreement about how assets are managed during someone's lifetime, who man- ages assets during incapacity, and to whom it passes after death. Property passed using a Trust avoids Probate and

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hen you’re experiencing life with a loved one who can no longer independently care for himself or herself, finding the appropriate resources to assist and meet their needs can be a daunting and over- whelming task. Navigating the myriad of assisted living communities, finances and long-term health care cover- age, while continuing to pro- vide care, can quickly add-up to a lot on the to-do-list; espe- cially if you are in the sand- wich generation and working full-time. These new circumstances can amplify stress and anxiety for the caregiver, the loved one, and the family. To help over- come these obstacles, Senior Living Advisors are profes- sionals who provide person- alized services to help guide families to efficiently find the best solution for their loved one, and often these services are free. Advisors understand no two people are the same, and neither are their care needs. The process of finding the “right “ assisted living community starts with Senior Living

Attorneys, Financial Advisors, Senior Moving Services, plus any other ser- vices that would benefit the family. If you see Assisted Living in the near future for a loved one, contact a Senior Living Advisor to make everyone’s life easier.

a conversation between the Senior Living Advisor and the family, which often includes a personalized in- depth consultation. This consultation will determine the care needs, budgetary concerns and location pref- erences of your loved one; which will help to provide viable options for assisted living communities. Once the options for assisted liv- ing are identified, the Senior Living Advisors will setup tours of the top options, and the more on-hand Senior Advisors will participate on the tour to make sure the right questions are asked about the assisted living community. In conjunction with finding the right assisted living community, Senior Living Advisors are also great resource for helping fami- lies transition to assisted liv- ing; by providing informa- tion for VA Aids and Attendance, Elder Law

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O N - SITE M EDICAL C ARE – T HE D OCTOR IS IN ! side effects and interactions, which may be difficult for the patient to manage alone. On-site primary care allows for a complete review of the patient’s ongoing plan of care thereby reducing risks from medications, and improving understanding of On-site primary care visits from a medical provider help establish a more per- sonal doctor-patient relation- ship. Seeing patients at their place of residence allows the provider to work with the on-site care team to monitor medications more closely, evaluate living space for possible safety issues, and get a better sense of how the patient is doing in general. Care team collaboration with other on-site service partners such as home care and hos- pice staff also allows for bet- ter communication and effi- ciencies in care for these patients. the full picture of the patient’s health status.

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n-site medical care is designed to meet the unique and growing needs of patients living in residential care com- munities. Residents of care communities more often than not, have complex chronic conditions, memory issues, and multiple medications requiring close oversight by a physician care team. By using a collabora- tive, team-based, on-site, med- ical care program, it is possible to reduce the need for emer- gency room visits and trips to the hospital which leads to sig- nificant improvement in the overall care of the patient and peace of mind for their fami- lies. For those with loved ones in residential care communities, it can be a daunting challenge to transport them to a clinic setting for regular office visits. If there are complex care needs, multiple specialty visits can add to this burden. It is not unusual for patients in res- idential care communities to experience fragmented care with lack of overall care plan oversight. If multiple doctors are involved trying to manage a variety of chronic issues, this can result in a number of pre- scriptions, all with different

Those who reside in residen- tial communities deserve com- passionate medical care, social and psychological support, and awareness of their wishes. On-site providers have found that getting to know the patient at home, on a regular basis, helps accomplish this goal, and has an enormous positive impact on the well- being of the patient.

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B ENEFITS TO AN EMR/EHR WITH YOUR

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liminate paper order- ing, reduce time needed to write and submit orders for portable diagnostic services, and have access to digital orders, reports, and images all in one location—your Electronic Medical Records. Accurate Imaging is now able to integrate with facility Electronic Medical Records (EMR’s) or Electronic Health Records (EHR’s). There is now a simpler, more efficient way to submit orders and receive reports and images from the portable diagnostic services your facility receives from Accurate Imaging. Facility staff would be able to enter orders directly into their EMR/EHR and then digitally submit the order to Accurate Imaging. There are many benefits to an EMR/EHR integration. These benefits include: ensuring medical necessity require- ments on orders, increasing efficiency in the workflow, eliminating errors and dupli- cate orders, secure results delivered to patient’s care team, and ensuring ICD-10

Find out today if your EMR/EHR is ready to inte- grate with Accurate Imaging. If your facility is not current- ly utilizing Accurate Imaging’s state-of-the-art digital portable services, con- tact Nicole today to become a member of their family of customers. Experience the DR digital difference and consider improving the conti- nuity of your patients’ care with an integrated relation- ship through your EMR/EHR and Accurate Imaging. Article submitted by Nicole Swanson, Director of Operations and Business Development Accurate Imaging, Inc. 920-573-5101 nicoles@calrayinc.com

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How would a facility start an integration? Integrations work differently with each EMR/EHR. Start by con- tacting Nicole Snyder of Accurate Imaging to initi- ate an integration project with your facility. The results of the integration have a lasting impact on the efficiency of the facility and the provider allowing for streamlined care to patients. Accurate Imaging’s already fast turn- around time, with the use of digital DR equipment, is even faster with an EMR integration where the receipt of the results is sent directly to the EMR/EHR of the facility. Providers can accelerate the contin- ued care to their patient(s) after quickly receiving diagnostic results.

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Why Choose Us • Exams are performed in the comfort of the patient’s home. • Radiation exposure to the patient is significantly lower than (CR) X-rays. • Images are viewable within seconds allowing the technician to adjust and retake the X-ray if needed. • Images are sent digitally to radiologist groups to be read and results are returned to the facility within 1 hour. • Fast and easy ordering options: online, phone, or fax. • X-ray services available 24/7. Ultrasound services by appointment Monday-Friday and EKG’s to be ordered in conjunction with X-ray. • Quality control reports available.

The highest quality, most accurate and dependable, on-site DR digital X-ray services.

Who We Are We are Wisconsin’s first Direct Radiographic (DR) digital X-ray team! Accurate Imaging is locally owned and operated within Wisconsin. We are a Medicare & Medicaid approved service provider and also accept most commercial insurance plans. Our owner, John Snyder, saw the need for high-quality imaging within the portable X-ray field & created Accurate Imaging, Inc. in 2007. The team has several years of combined experience in the portable X-ray field to provide you with the best service.

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We provide state-of-the art Direct Radiographic (DR) digital portable X-ray services. Using the same technology as hospitals, we produce faster, higher quality diagnostic images available within 6 seconds of exposure! Accurate Imaging also provides portable ultrasound and EKG’s.

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A DULT D AY S ERVICES purpose. Studies are finding that physical and mental health improves in people attending adult day services on a regular basis. Most programs operate as non- profit centers and rely on additional support from their community in order to maintain the operation. A 2012 study conducted by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company found that the national average cost for adult day care is about $70 a day. This is very cost effective when compared to nursing home, assisted living or in-home care. Most adult day centers find ways to subsidize the cost through local community support, grants, fundraisers etc. Some funding is also available through Medicaid Waiver programs, Family Care, Veterans Administration and Long Term Care Insurance. Some pro- grams even operate on a donation basis. For information on help in paying for adult day services, people should contact their local Aging & Disability Resource Center or local Human Services Department. What to look for in selecting an adult day center: • A safe, secure environment • Qualified and well-trained staff and volunteers • Adheres to or exceeds State Standards • Assesses individuals abilities and needs prior to admission • Provides an active day program meeting social, recreational and rehabilitative needs.

• Develops an individualized treat- ment plan (what does the individ- ual like to do or not like. What are they able to do on their own? Where do they need assistance?). All care should be Person Centered. • Provides a full range of services including personal care, trans- portation, meals, health screening and monitoring, and rehabilitative services. • Offers free trials and welcome family members and caregivers to drop in at anytime during the day. What can a person expect when they start at a well run Adult Day Program? A participant’s first day should be all about getting to know the environ- ment, the people, and the routine/schedule. Spouses and care- givers often feel a sense of anxiety about reaching out for help with their caregiving. For the spouse or caregiv- er they might feel a sense of guilt for not being with their parent or spouse 24/7. However, the people who understand the value of having this respite time for themselves and other experiences for their loved ones truly understand the value of these day programs. Submitted by Diana Brown Vice President of Program Services for Curative Connections. Diana devel- oped the Adult Day Programs at Curative and has assisted many agencies from across the county. Diana is a past recipient of the Ruth Von Behren Award from the National Adult Day Services Association recognizing the person- al achievements and commitment of individuals in the field of Adult Day Services who have had a national impact on Adult Day Services.

dult Day Services are unique because they improve people’s quality of life and allow them to stay where they live. Many people using adult day services are at risk of needing nursing home care, but choose to receive their care in this lower-cost, community based setting. This allows their caregivers/family members the ability to work or take care of them- selves while the person who uses the adult day services attends the pro- gram. These community based group pro- grams are designed to meet the needs of adults who may have functional and/or cognitive impairments. According to the National Adult Day Services Association, (NADSA) nearly half of all participants nationally have some level of dementia, other com- mon chronic diseases among partici- pants include chronic hypertension, physical disability, cardiovascular dis- ease, diabetes, mental illness and developmental disability. These struc- tured comprehensive programs pro- vide a variety of health, social and other related support services in a protective setting during the day. Adult day centers generally operate programs during normal business hours, five days per week. Some oper- ate on evenings and weekends. Also according to the NADSA, there were more than 5,685 adult day cen- ters operating in the United States in 2014. The growth trend continues from previous censuses of 4,601 in 2010 (NADSA) and 3,407 programs counted in the research by Partners in Caregiving (funded through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation). Everyday, more is being learned about the benefits of having a daily social outlet, and having a place to go, a

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Call: 920-593-3535 Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 5:30 pm Day Programs are located in Brown, Kewaunee, Manitowoc and Shawano Counties.

Curative Connections 2900 Curry Lane, Green Bay, WI 54311 (920) 593-3535 (800) 636-1161 WI only (920) 965-2653 Fax • www.curativeconnections.org Additional services include: Daily Living Skills & Literacy Programs In-Home Care, call: 593-3514 Employment & Training for Seniors, call: 593-3557 Community Dining Site, call: 593-3564

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