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Sollievo Relief Sollievo Relief NetworkNetwork

Integration and Collaboration Integration and Collaboration within a Robust Medical within a Robust Medical

CommunityCommunity


Background - Who We AreBackground - Who We Are

Alzheimer’s Care GroupAlzheimer’s Care Group– Founded in 2002 in IndianapolisFounded in 2002 in Indianapolis– Founder is a SLP with academic and practice Founder is a SLP with academic and practice

specialty in progressive neuro disordersspecialty in progressive neuro disorders Founding member in 1989 of the MV ADRD Assoc Founding member in 1989 of the MV ADRD Assoc

(now known as the Alz Assoc)(now known as the Alz Assoc) Clinician and operator in LTCClinician and operator in LTC SVP, business development (geripsych, Alz, etc)SVP, business development (geripsych, Alz, etc)

– Experts in the care of people with ADRDExperts in the care of people with ADRD Dementia certifiedDementia certified Master trainers since 1995, nationwideMaster trainers since 1995, nationwide Development of nearly 150 Alz programs in AL and Development of nearly 150 Alz programs in AL and

SNFsSNFs


SollievoSollievo Relief at home, so you can Live LifeRelief at home, so you can Live Life ““Just Right” answers and a network of Just Right” answers and a network of

relief services for families caring for relief services for families caring for an aging parent an aging parent

We supply education and clarify We supply education and clarify expectationsexpectations

We tailor strategies to make the days We tailor strategies to make the days and nights betterand nights better

24/7 LIVE hotline for immediate need 24/7 LIVE hotline for immediate need


Why?Why? 70% of people diagnosed live at “home”, not in an ALF or SNF70% of people diagnosed live at “home”, not in an ALF or SNF

– (# of people with ADRD x # of caregivers) + Boomers of age = YIKES!(# of people with ADRD x # of caregivers) + Boomers of age = YIKES! Caregiver burden is immenseCaregiver burden is immense

– Caregivers are dying before person diagnosedCaregivers are dying before person diagnosed Financial / talent drain on workforceFinancial / talent drain on workforce

– 67% / 27%67% / 27%

Post dx, pts aren’t followed regularly unless there is co-morbidity (only Post dx, pts aren’t followed regularly unless there is co-morbidity (only found in 33%) found in 33%) – Regular oversight and recommendation to return to physician improves Regular oversight and recommendation to return to physician improves

care.care.

Educated family can retain parent at home 1.5 years longer than an Educated family can retain parent at home 1.5 years longer than an uneducated familyuneducated family

Most ALF, SNF stays for ADRD are private pay (note 1.5 years - $$)Most ALF, SNF stays for ADRD are private pay (note 1.5 years - $$) Admissions are usually (always?) at times of crisisAdmissions are usually (always?) at times of crisis

– Bad situation for a long time, exhausted family …Bad situation for a long time, exhausted family …– First two weeks of admission (critical time) are very difficult for person with First two weeks of admission (critical time) are very difficult for person with

the disease, for the family, and for the new caregiversthe disease, for the family, and for the new caregivers– Wouldn’t a coordinated effort be much more beneficial?Wouldn’t a coordinated effort be much more beneficial?

Community lacks comprehensive, full time coordinated system to Community lacks comprehensive, full time coordinated system to provide relief to families provide relief to families


The Sollievo ProcessThe Sollievo Process®®

Evaluation of Person DiagnosedPrimary Caregivers

Environment

Environmental Adaptations

for Caregiver/Client Ease and Function

Psycho-SocialAdaptations

Implementation of New Plans

Strategies to Make the Days and Nights Better

Identification of Service Needs

Recommendations

Implementation ofEnvironmental Changes

Referrals to ProvidersFollow up

Family CG-ing Plan

Family Conference CallsFacilitated

Education Sched

Programs for“Meaningful Days”Ongoing Re-Evals

Referrals

CG Interviews& Selection of Providers

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Target Market – Adult Child age Target Market – Adult Child age 43-6543-65

53 year old SuperMom / 53 year old SuperMom / SuperDaughterSuperDaughter– Works at least part timeWorks at least part time– Has a lot going on (duh)Has a lot going on (duh)– Children of her own, even grandchildrenChildren of her own, even grandchildren– Primary caregiver for aging parentsPrimary caregiver for aging parents– Guilt-ridden, tired of being tired, stressedGuilt-ridden, tired of being tired, stressed– Siblings live, on avg, 7 hours awaySiblings live, on avg, 7 hours away

Siblings believe they are just as involvedSiblings believe they are just as involved Issues? Misconceptions? Misunderstandings? Issues? Misconceptions? Misunderstandings?


Network ProvidersNetwork Providers Companion ServicesCompanion Services Home Care / HospiceHome Care / Hospice Handyman / SafetyHandyman / Safety Concierge / ErrandsConcierge / Errands TransportationTransportation Dry Cleaners/LaundryDry Cleaners/Laundry Meal Prep/DeliveryMeal Prep/Delivery Alarm/SecurityAlarm/Security HousecleaningHousecleaning

Pharma DeliveryPharma Delivery Financial AdvisorFinancial Advisor ElderLaw AttorneyElderLaw Attorney Adult Day ProgramsAdult Day Programs Skilled Nursing CtrsSkilled Nursing Ctrs Assisted LivingAssisted Living SpasSpas Pet SittingPet Sitting MDs, Dx Centers, MDs, Dx Centers,

etcetcAlzheimer’s Association – CICOA – other AAAs – Social Services Agencies –

Hospitals – etc


Reaching the MarketReaching the Market

Social

Faith

Business

Medical

Community


Integration and Collaboration Integration and Collaboration with Medical Communitywith Medical Community

Sollievo needs to be

INVOLVED with, ENGAGED in, and

PROVIDE SOLUTIONSfor:

PhysiciansNeuro-, Gero-,Family Practice

ResearchAcademia

LTCAdult Day

Home Health

Social ServicesD/C Planners

andAging

FaithChurchesMinistries

BusinessesHR Solutions

Workforce Issues

Sollievo

Strategies and Education – Behavior Prevention – Meaningful Engagement for Persons with Dementia – Respite and Relief for

Caregivers


Ideas and SummaryIdeas and Summary

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