Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Thursday, December 31, 2020 Person-centered care essential to providing care at home W hat do Mom and Dad need for Christmas? Most of us are faced with that question each year, so as you see your parents or grandparents this holiday season – eiGina S Soldano REALTOR® ABR®, AHWD, e-PRO®, GREEN, MRP®, PSA®, SFR®, SRES®, SRS® Broker/Associate Millennium Real Estate 291 Ferry Street, Everett, MA 02149 (857) 272-4270 Gina.Soldano@era.com gsoldanorealtor.com Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 ther safely in person or virtually – and express your love and thanks to them for all they have done, include Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) in that conversation by giving them the opportunity to talk about what they really need and want to make their quality of life better in 2021. Discuss how they are doing around the house and ask what their daily routine looks like. Is it becoming increasingly diffi cult to get up and get dressed in the morning? Is it a challenge to navigate successfully in the bathroom? Have there been any falls or other accidents in the home? Are they preparing healthy meals and eating them? These are just some of the issues that an MVES care manager can address with you and your parents. Consultations are free and there are no obligations. Options and choices will be presented for consideration by your parents and you as caregivers. The great news is that most individuals will be fortunate to live well into their older years. The other news is that while it may be hard to accept as people age, many will eventually require some type of assistance. But ask any older adult where they prefer to live as they age, and the response will likely be “at home.” MVES’s Home Care Program provides access to a variety of in-home and community-based services that make these daily activities easier. The program is available to individuals ages 60 and over who need help with a range of daily tasks. People can receive services no matter what their income level might be, and the fees are based on a sliding scale. Care managers will provide all the information on eligibility guidelines, fees and availability of services up front as you consider options that make the most sense for your parents and you as a caregiver. We understand that each person/family has different needs, and we tailor care plans to meet those unique circumstances and needs. And we will continue working with you and your parents for as long as you need, and the advice and care planning is always free. A fundamental advantage Happy New Year from Everett Bank! WE LOOK FORWARD TO ANOTHER YEAR OF BEING RIGHT BY YOU. WE’RE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 1ST AND WILL BE BACK OPEN ON MONDAY, JANUARY 4TH. AS ALWAYS, YOU CAN ACCESS OUR ONLINE BANKING AND ATMS ANYTIME. 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 Right by you. 61 7-38 7 - 1 1 10 7 7 1 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 7 8 1 - 7 7 6 - 4444 WWW.EVERETTBANK .COM Member FDIC Member DIF of living at home is that the individual can keep control over his or her daily life. The person gets to continue living by his or her own schedule, choosing when to eat, sleep and socialize. MVES describes this as person-centered care and does everything possible to support each person’s ability to receive care at home on his or her own terms in the safest matter. Home care can help older adults remain in their homes and be healthier, more socially engaged and independent. In fact, research shows home care can expedite healing and improve older adults’ quality of life. It can also prevent or delay the need for long-term care, which is fi - nancially better for individuals and their families. Frank, 87, of Chelsea, is receiving homecare services, including homemaking, a medication dispenser, a personal emergency response system, nutrition counseling and home-delivered meals. As the caregiver, Frank’s son is pleased with the services. “Mystic Valley Elder Services provides support for both my father and my family in a caring manner. They knew my father’s likes and dislikes and provided a care plan that met all of his individual needs,” said Frank’s son. “I’m so grateful to the staff who have helped my father age in place. Because they have adapted to my father’s needs, he continues to feel independent.” Since Frank is very low income and is eligible for MassHealth coverage, his services are no cost to him. MVES believes everyone should have the ability to live life to the fullest, with dignity. Through the Home Care Program and the care manager’s customized care plan, older adults are given the support they need to remain in their homes and communities. Make this holiday special for your parents and think about how you can give them additional support and reassurance through MVES’s range of home- and community-based services. When you need to understand your options for the care of a loved one, call us at 781-324-7705 or visit mves.org for more information. ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 Regular Unleaded $2.039 MidUnleaded $2.399 Super $2.459 Diesel Fuel $2.439 KERO $4.359 Diesel $1.999 HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Prices subject to change New Year! H Happy Ne FLEET
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