Agent Work
If you have been appointed as Power of Attorney or Guardian of a loved one or for a client and are overwhelmed by the responsibility you now bear, or lack the clinical expertise required, you can turn to IKOR for help. As your agent, you remain in control while we handle any administrative tasks or provide the clinical expertise to and help you make the best decisions for your loved one or clients.
Aging in Place
IKOR offers numerous services to help individuals remain independent and safe while aging in the comfort of their homes. From home safety assessments to coordinating home repairs and modifications to vetting and supervising in-home care service providers, IKOR is the partner you need to help age in place safely.
Assisting Executors with Estate Administration
Serving as the estate executor/administrator for a friend or family member is an enormous undertaking and requires considerable time, knowledge, and running around. When a non-attorney first agrees to serve as a loved one’s executor, we find that most don’t fully comprehend the work involved and can quickly become daunted by the responsibility they now face. IKOR can share the work by contacting utility companies to terminate services, delivering or retrieving documents from the County/City Clerk’s office, inventorying and securing estate assets, arranging and overseeing realtors and appraisers, drafting communications to heirs, and a host of other non-legal tasks.
Care Coordination
We improve the lines of communication between primary care physicians, specialists, in-home care providers, and others who are responsible for our client’s health. By ensuring our client’s care team is on the same page, we can improve the efficiency of the delivery of their care and minimize duplicative tests, screenings, or procedures.
Our Registered Nurse Advocates can follow up on lab results, coordinate follow-up appointments or referrals to specialists, and ensure other care providers are aware of any changes in medications or treatment plans.
Comprehensive Care Plan Assessments
IKOR is a trusted partner and service provider to both individuals and families as well as the many medical, financial and legal professionals who serve them. To support the needs for whatever the requirement, as an independent third-party professional, IKOR provides comprehensive care plan assessments and reports which incorporate a detailed review of our client’s medical, environmental, financial, and psychosocial aspects of their care and wellbeing. These assessments look at the specific life goals and objectives of the individual, provide a detailed review of any presenting medical conditions, their ADLs and IADLs, their medication regimen, supporting care providers, and any programs and services that may be available to them. IKOR provides recommendations within each category to promote independence, safety, health and to improve the quality of life for our clients and in a cost-effective manner.
Concierge Services
We know life is busy and that the day-to-day tasks that absorb our time can seem never-ending. Let IKOR take some of the burdens of life’s general demands off your shoulders. Whether it’s arranging a hair appointment, dropping documents off at your attorney’s or tax preparer’s office, or shopping for the perfect outfit for your granddaughter’s wedding, our concierge services combine reliability, personalization, and ease.
Crisis Intervention
When an individual experiences a sudden and unforeseen medical emergency, it can be difficult for family members or close friends to set aside their emotions and work with medical professionals to determine the best course of action.
As part of our patient advocacy, IKOR’s Registered Nurse Advocates are ready to step in during a medical crisis to ensure the patient’s treatment wishes are being honored. Additionally, they help family members understand the treatment options being proposed and the benefits and risks associated with each treatment option.
Document Organization & Review
When the unexpected strikes, being organized can make all the difference. From compiling and maintaining a record of all medications to collecting and organizing important medical and legal documents, IKOR can gather and manage your essential life documents.
At your request, we can also review your documents for missing information and update your documents to ensure information is accurate and your care preferences are known. We work with many professionals throughout the Greater New York metro area, and can refer you to a trusted partner should you need assistance with your legal or financial documents.
To learn more about essential life documents, please visit our resource page.
Guardianship
IKOR is trusted by the courts to advocate and manage the medical affairs of the most vulnerable in society. Guardianship is an undesirable situation for any individual to find themselves in. However, IKOR and its staff are experts in the field, and are approved under Section 81 Part 36 of the New York State Unified Court System and have served as expert, care manager and service provider on matters under the jurisdictions
To learn how you can avoid court-ordered guardianship, please visit our Essential Life Documents resource page.
Home Safety Assessments
Falls, the majority of which occur within the home, are a leading cause of injury and hospitalizations for those 65 years of age and older. More than one in four older Americans fall each year, and falling once doubles your chances of falling again. In fact, every second of every day within the United States an older adult falls, making these falls the number one cause of injuries and deaths from injuries among older Americans according to the CDC.
Such injuries are largely preventable by identifying specific areas of risk, and ensuring a safe and secure environment within your home. Utilizing our proprietary Home Safety Assessment application, IKOR will conduct a comprehensive 101 point safety check in all areas of your home, and provide you detailed recommendations within each specific living area. IKOR has access to the best contractors and service providers to ensure whatever modifications may be required can be done properly and at a fair price to ensure your safety within your home.
Personal Rights Protection
Seniors and individuals with disabilities often find themselves working harder to ensure their rights are not infringed upon. IKOR’s team of experienced life care managers can advocate for individuals’ rights and bring in other qualified professionals to protect a person’s rights as necessary.