Dr. Tracie Lux, DSW, LCSW, NCG
Clinical & Forensic Social Work | Aging Care Services
Aging Care Services
Dr. Tracie Lux and her care management team provide holistic aging care services with a personal touch. Through consultation, assessment, care coordination, and advocacy—JAG Services can help identify and confront challenges to ensure the greatest degree of health, safety, independence, and quality of life for an older adult. We are skilled at navigating the healthcare maze and accessing necessary resources to manage anything from an immediate crisis to advance care planning options. Our goal is to ease the burden of struggling to make sense of the complex web of eldercare.
At JAG Services, we believe in engaging the older adult to exercise their autonomy and participate in decision-making as much as possible. We see clients in the office, their homes, at doctor's visits, the hospital, residential facilities, and other alternative locations. Aging care services are available on a case-by-case basis or as an ongoing commitment.
NOTE: JAG Services does not provide any home care services, such as personal care aides or caregivers. However, when the need for such services has been determined—we may refer clients to licensed and non-licensed providers of such home care services.
Services Offered Include:
Geriatric Care Management
A holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults or others facing ongoing health challenges
Specialized Evaluations/Assessments
To provide objective information that may be used to develop a better understanding of a client's specific needs, abilities, condition, capacity for decision-making, etc.
To assist in treatment and care plan development and/or employment suitability
Risk, Functional, & Social Isolation Assessments, and more.....
Advance Care Planning
Planning ahead for medical, financial, and/or legal issues
Common tools to communicate one's wishes include a Durable Power of Attorney, Advance Healthcare Directive, and Living Will
Aging in Place Supports
Supporting seniors to grow older in their homes and communities, rather than relocating or moving into a long-term care facility
Aging in Place works best for people who create a plan, modify their home environment, and establish a supportive network of family and home care services.
Medical Management
Coordinating and attending appointments or care conferences with healthcare providers
Assistance in monitoring medications and adherence to physician’s orders
Hospital Discharge Services
Dementia Education
Resources and support for people living with dementia, their family members, and other caregivers as they navigate changes in cognition and ability to manage daily activities.
Supervised Family Visits
Preserving a person’s ability to visit, communicate, and interact with others is essential to one's quality of life
Adhering to a neutral perspective, visits are monitored and observed
Visit reports are available upon procedural requests
Communication
Manage ongoing communication between the client, designated family members, and professionals about the client's wellbeing and changing needs.
Assistance with resolving family conflicts and other issues
Crisis Prevention & Intervention
Providing outreach, engagement, and on-going services across the continuum of care
Conducting risk assessments as needed
Safety & Security
Monitoring the client's care and living situation (home or facility)
Helping with selecting and evaluating appropriate levels of care and residential options
Recommending technologies to add to security or safety
Observing changes and potential risks of exploitation or abuse
Financial Oversight
Assisting with financial affairs
Reviewing, overseeing bill-paying, and consulting with other professionals
Monitoring & investigating financial exploitation concerns
Socialization & Wellness Checks
Providing opportunities for the client to engage in social, recreational, or cultural activities to prevent/reduce social isolation
Friendly Visits & Phone Check-Ins
Supervision for Outings
Miscellaneous
Shopping & Errands
Grief Coaching
Placement Services
Professional Referrals
Resource Connection
