Special to The Truth
MemoryLane Care Services, in collaboration with the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc., is introducing a program to help ease the transition home after a hospital stay. The Care Transitions Intervention® (CTI) program, also known as a hospital-to-home program, supports adults living with dementia or developmental and intellectual disabilities and their family caregivers.
The Care Transitions program connects families with a dedicated coach, who provides guidance, resources, and emotional support during the recovery – at no cost to participants. As part of the program, the coach conducts two in-person visits, one in the hospital and one at home, as well as follow-up phone calls.
The Transitions Coach helps the individual and their caregiver to:
- Understand their medications and how to take them correctly • Know what symptoms to watch for and when to call their doctor • Schedule and keep track of follow-up appointments • Organize health information
“Being hospitalized is stressful for anyone, but it’s especially overwhelming for family caregivers and people living with dementia or developmental disabilities,” said Lyndi Wyrostek, MSW, LSW, social worker at MemoryLane Care Services. “We want to make sure families have the support they need during this challenging time. Our Transitions Coaches work alongside individuals and their loved ones to build confidence and skills that lead to better health outcomes.”
The Care Transitions program is available for adults with dementia or signs of cognitive impairment, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and primary caregivers who are hospitalized and caring for someone with dementia, and reside in Lucas, Henry, or Wood counties in Ohio, or Monroe County, Michigan.
For more information about the Care Transitions program, contact Lyndi Wyrostek at 419-720-4940.
MemoryLane Care Services, established in 2016, is a leading nonprofit organization serving northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and memory loss. Through its Adult Day Centers in Toledo and Bowling Green, MemoryLane provides expert, personalized care in safe and engaging environments that enhance quality of life for adults living with memory challenges. The organization’s comprehensive support includes professional care counseling, individualized coaching, and evidence-based education programs that empower family caregivers with essential skills and resources. Learn more at www.memorylanecare.org.
The Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc. promotes the health, well-being and safety of older adults, persons with disabilities and family caregivers to foster independence. The Area Office on Aging provides you and your loved ones with quality services that allow you to be as independent as possible, empowering you to live your life to the fullest. Each year, over 40,000 older northwest Ohioans are served through the Area Office on Aging and its network of 180 providers across 10 counties: Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Sandusky, Williams, and Wood. To learn more about how the AOoA can serve you or your loved ones, call 419-382-0624.
The Administration for Community Living Grant program is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), grant number (#90ADPI0111-01-00) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $1,000,000 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS.