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.
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.
Durable Power of Attorney
IKOR is experienced serving as the agent for the durable power of attorney for healthcare, finances, or both. Whether you are aging alone and want peace of mind or you want to avoid family politics, our durable power of attorney service ensures you are protected should you become incapacitated and unable to make your wishes known.
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.
Predatory Behavior & Financial Exploitation Mitigation
Scam artists and those who seek to exploit seniors, individuals with disabilities, and their families seem to know no bounds. Our life care managers are skilled at recognizing the tell-tale signs of financial scams and unscrupulous individuals. We will assess the situation and the risk to the individual, then offer plans to mitigate the risk.
In situations where an individual is being victimized, our team has the experience necessary to intervene to stop the victimization and make referrals to the necessary professionals to help put the victim back on the path to recovery.
Quality Assurance
From lawn care services to home repair contractors, IKOR’s Client Care Specialists can provide on-site quality assurance to ensure the service providers you’ve hired are delivering the quality you expect. Should problems arise, we will work with the provider to rectify the situation or bring in a different provider.
Our life care management team includes Registered Nurse Advocates who bring a trained eye to supervise the services provided by in-home caregivers and other medical professionals. Through our RN Advocates, IKOR can go beyond what other life care managers offer by providing oversight and quality assurance of the healthcare services being delivered.