CCHS is leading the change in community-based preventative geriatric care.

We believe that every family deserves the education and awareness to best help their aging loved ones.

Services

We use evidence-based, client-centered tools to provide custom care plans that meet your unique needs.
Every family is different. We work with you to create the most appropriate care plan and provide recommendations that are in the best interest of your family’s specific needs.

“I have a full-time job, a family, and plenty of other responsibilities. I don’t know how I’m going to care for my sick mother too.”

The number of Americans ages 65+ will more than double over the next 40 years, reaching 80 million in 2040. The number of adults ages 85+, the group most needing help with basic personal care, will nearly quadruple by 2040.

1 in 5 Americans (>40 million) have become unpaid caregivers of relatives, most often an aging parent.

Our goal is to help minimize caregiver stress and burnout. Along with consultation related to your loved one, we are here for YOU, the caregiver. We can provide and coach you through stress management, self-care management, and general strategies to decrease the burden.

“My dad’s Lewy Body Dementia is progressing, and my mom can’t manage it by herself anymore. What are my options?”

Almost 14% of elderly over 71 years experience some form of dementia. While there are many types of dementias, Alzheimer’s disease makes up ~70% of all dementias.

We will help you learn about the specific dementia-type your loved one may be experiencing, along with how to manage their care effectively. This may include long-term planning and end-of-life care planning.

Aside from dementia-specific care, we can also help you through the aging process with guided education on disease process, anticipated progression and needs, available government and community resources, and referrals as deemed appropriate.

“My dad slipped in the bathroom last weekThankfully, he didn’t have to be hospitalized. How do I make sure he doesn’t fall again?”

~30 million falls are reported among elder adults each year, resulting in >32,000 preventable deaths per year. 60% of these falls occur inside the home! Today, ~90% of adults >65 years want to remain in their own homes as they get older.

We will take you through a comprehensive home safety checklist to identify areas inside your loved one’s home in order to identify potential safety hazards that can increase one’s risk for falling.

Additionally, we will provide potential solutions to address those safety concerns in order to decrease the risk of falling inside the home.

We do not offer home visits at this time, but will be considering it as an added service in the near future.

 

“My parents are getting older. What do I need to know and do to prepare?” 

Whether your parents have a full-proof plan in place for how they wish to age, or they have no idea, we can walk through the checklist of items one should review to best prepare for the transition.

20% of seniors will need long-term care in some capacity.

Nobody wants to prepare for needing long-term care. Doing so provides you and your loved ones a safety net in case the need arises.

“I’d love to help my employees with this to decrease their stress. How does the general population learn about this?”

Whether you are an organization looking to provide education as a benefit, a small business looking for an in-service, or a community member simply wanting to learn about a certain topic, we will work with you to create the perfect match!

About Your Consultant


Hi there! I'm Dr. Pooja A. Patel. I am an occupational therapist with 5+ years of experience in adult and geriatric care, specializing in dementia and fall prevention.

I help caregivers navigate the aging process for their loved ones through education and recommendations with family-centered care plans.

I started Caregiver Consulting & Healthy Solutions (CCHS) as a means to combat our reactive healthcare system for our geriatric population. Caregiver-oriented education and support can assist with preventative care solutions for our aging communities.

Pooja A. Patel, DrOT, OTR/L, CDP, CFPS is an experienced state- and national-level presenter on multiple areas of geriatric care, especially as related to dementia.


Topics I Can Cover:

- Geriatric/Senior Care Planning
- Dementia Care: Management and Planning for the Future
- Navigating Continuum of Care Options
- Fall Prevention & Home Safety (Aging in Place)
- Chronic Disease Management

Testimonials

“Absolutely wonderful. Such a supportive and welcoming environment and every single question I had, there was a clear and helpful answer—as well as guides and materials that were priceless to our family. My highest recommendation!”
Zak D.
son of two aging parents
“Pooja’s support and knowledge transformed the way our family navigated life after my father’s health emergency. Having her guidance to help us make critical decisions allowed my father to continue living a high quality life.”
Sagar P.
son of an aging father experiencing major heart surgery

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