Long Term Care

When a life-changing event results in the need for extended care it wreaks havoc on the lives of the person needing care as well as those who love them, especially family and close friends.

Career, business, social and school activities are interrupted and immediate caregivers are stretched in every possible way.

Families are suddenly confronted by challenges including sibling rivalry, guilt, spiritual questioning, financial constraints, relationship issues and more. Big decisions need to be made within a short timeframe.

Questions include

• How long will Mom stay in the hospital?
• Where will her rehabilitation therapy take place?
• How long will rehab take?
• Who will pay for all of this care?
• After rehab then what?
• Can she live at home with one of her children?
• Will this make sense?
• Can we hire in-home care to help?
• What would that cost?
• If she needs to be moved to a facility how do we choose the right one?

We don’t know what we don’t know! We are anxious, stressed, exhausted, and overwhelmed! Where do we go for help? Who can we trust? How can we find the resources, the guidance, and the help we need to make the right decisions to take care of mom and ourselves?

Stephen Gonzales, CLTC is uniquely qualified to help families navigate the path through this challenging new situation. Stephen holds the Certification in Long-Term Care Designation and has a wealth of practical knowledge gained through numerous experiences with clients and within his own family.

He has identified resources to provide guidance, assistance and relief to families as they go through this most difficult of times. As a compassionate guide, Stephen asks the right questions in order to help families think through the process, forecast possible outcomes and evaluate available options so they can make informed decisions with confidence and peace.