Jewish Home recently announced the launch of Living Well Connections, a program designed to help older adults manage their healthcare needs and remain independent and in their homes longer.
Living Well Connections is a membership program for Monroe County older adults who join when they are relatively healthy and independent — making a plan with personal guidance that empowers members to control their own future with a support team and financial plan in place to enable aging in place before urgent needs arise.
Living Well Connections is the first program of its kind in the Rochester area as well as in New York state, according to Jewish Home. It is the newest of the “Jewish Home At Home” aging-in-place initiatives that provide the services and support needed to remain at home for as long as possible.
The Living Well Connections care coordination spans several areas of advocacy and support, from assisting with medical appointments and managing health-care communication to nutrition guidance and ensuring one’s home is safe and accessible.
“Jewish Home is extending innovative solutions and our existing services beyond our campus walls, to help older adults stay in their homes and in control of their futures,” said Michael S. King, Jewish Home president and chief executive officer. “Making a proactive plan to independently age in place empowers older adults and provides peace of mind for their families.”
Memberships include the development and maintenance of a personalized and evolving care plan with tailored goals to address health conditions, cognitive status and daily living needs. Living Well Connections members are offered discounts on various “Jewish Home At Home” services, including TekHub for tech-device support and licensed home care and companion care, as well as a discount on financial-management services offered by Lifespan.
Jewish Home has added a new position to oversee the Living Well Connections program, welcoming licensed clinical social worker Alana Russell to the team as program director and care coordinator.
“Our goal is to help you remain independent while knowing you have an experienced team in your corner before a crisis arises,” Russell said. “Your care coordinator serves as an educator, guide, advocate, and partner, helping you navigate decisions and understand options. Together, we plan ahead and adjust supports as your needs change.”