Geriatric Assessments/Evaluations
As we grow older, we are challenged by physical, psychological, and social changes that affect 1) ability to function, 2) safety and independence, and 3) satisfaction with life. Geriatric assessment provides an outpatient evaluation that identifies the individual’s strengths and limitations. A coordinated plan of care that identifies recommendations and available resources is provided at the completion of the assessment. A team of experts, trained to specifically identify the needs of older adults, can include a physician, nurse, social worker, and psychiatrist/psychologist. Additional members of the team may include a dietitian, physical, occupational, or speech therapists. The assessment may require anywhere from one to three visits, including a family conference. Medicare and secondary insurance cover a portion of the cost.
When would it be appropriate to consider a geriatric assessment;
• Difficulty functioning or performing activities of daily living
• Confusion or memory impairment
• Depression, loneliness
• History of falls or weakness
• Caregiver/family stress
• Nutritional problems
• Multiple medications
• Repetitive emergency room visits or hospital admissions
Benjamin Rose
2373 Euclid Heights Blvd.
Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
216-791-8000
Benjamin Rose Community Services provides older persons (over 60) with needed assistance to remain in their own homes as long as possible and assists family and friends who care for them.
Services provided include:Telephone consultation and information regarding resources.How can these services be obtained?
In-home Case Management - Third party reimbursed or based on a sliding fee scale adjusted to income. (Nursing, Social Work, Personal Care, Homemaking, Shopping and Escort Services)An Intake worker will help you determine what you need. If you live in Cuyahoga County and decide to use Benjamin Rose services, a nurse or a social worker will schedule an appointment to come to your home and work out a service plan with you. A social worker or nurse will be assigned as your Case Manager. The Case Manager is a required service of Benjamin Rose in order to monitor and supervise the services.
Southwest General Health Center Department of Social Work
440-816-8450
Outpatient social workers assist patients after discharge through home health, case management and community services, as well as clients and families living at home with health and age-related concerns.
Outpatient services provided by the Social Work Department include but are not limited to:
Assessment of psychological, social, environmental and financial impact of illness on adults and families.For more information, call the number listed above.
Assisting adults, when necessary in identifying and transitioning to the most appropriate home care services.
Counseling regarding adjustment to illness and care giving, long term care and community services planning.
A bi-monthly caregiver support group.
Providing assistance with Advance Directives, Living Wills and Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare.
Help with medication assistance programs.
The S.H.A.R.E. program to help patients organize their medical bills and insurance forms.
Community information and referral.
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Southwest General Health Center
Geriatric Services - Elder Evaluation Program
18697 Bagley Road
Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130
(440) 816-4065
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The Elder Evaluation Program is an outpatient geriatric assessment utilizing a multidisciplinary team. Program works with the patients primary care physician.
Southwest General Health Center Gatekeeper Program
440-816-4065
Gatekeeper Program - Identifies isolated and at-risk elderly through the use of non-traditional referral sources known as Gatekeepers. Gatekeepers are individuals who are in contact with older adults through their everyday jobs, such as police, paramedics, Meals-on-Wheels volunteers, senior center workers, etc., and are trained to identify problems that impact an older adult's safety and independence. Volunteer gatekeepers make a referral to the Gatekeeper Program when they have identified an older adult in need of assistance. Once the referral is made, a social worker and registered nurse visit the older adult in their home and conduct a comprehensive screening, thereby identifying the older adult's needs and assisting with their connection to services, allowing the individual to remain safe and independent in the community.
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Southwest General Health Center Oakview Behavioral Health Center
440-816-8200
Oakview Behavioral Health Center provides comprehensive behavioral health services including both inpatient and outpatient treatment for mental health and addiction disorders. Oakview serves individuals ages 13 and older and offers specialized services to individuals experiencing both emotional and substance abuse problems at the same time. Oakview is a contracted provider with most major behavioral health insurance plans.
Chemical Dependency ServicesDetoxification/short inpatient stabilization.Mental Health Services.
Partial Hospitalization.
Intensive outpatient treatment.
Continuing care.
Adolescent chemical dependency treatment.
Convenient overnight residency.
Dual diagnosis treatment.
Employee assistance and drug-free workplace programs.Intensive adult program.Because family involvement is a major part of recovery, families are included in the recovery process.
Partial hospitalization.
Adolescent program.
Family therapy.
Marital therapy.
Individual counseling.
Dual diagnosis treatment.
Convenient overnight residency.
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VNA Visiting Nurse Association of ClevelandFor information:Visit Our Web Site(216) 931-1333For referrals:
FAX (216) 694-4181(216) 931-1400
(800) 442-1VNA
ELDER CarePlus
Geriatric Care Management
Services Provided:In-home evaluation to identify problems and needs for services. This includes a physical, psychological and mental status assessment, and a home/environmental safety assessment.
Government Websites
Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging
State of Ohio
ElderWeb
National Council On Aging
Administration On Aging
AARP
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