Creative, Compassionate, & Comprehensive Plans for Aging
ElderCare Connections
We provide geriatric care throughout the Fredericksburg, Virginia region
ElderCare Connections has the expertise and resources to provide personalized care plans that both preserve the dignity and self-esteem of older adults while ensuring their safety and comfort. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for seniors while minimizing stress for those who care for them.
We are advocates, liaisons, and care coordinators. We help seniors and their families navigate the journey of aging and find creative solutions that allow them to age well, not old.
Whether you're looking for care for a loved one or are planning ahead for your own aging journey, the guidance of a professional Geriatric Care Manager can help you and your family meet the challenges of caregiving with peace of mind.
Experienced
Care Team
With over 35 years of experience, our care team is well established in the community. Our Geriatric Care Manager is both a Registered Nurse and Certified Case Manager, making her the most experienced GCM in the area.
Geriatric Care Management is not "one-size-fits-all," so neither are our care plans. We assess and incorporate the needs and wishes of your loved one into their care.
Non-Biased
Advice
ElderCare Connections does not receive referral compensation from
any facility or program. We only recommend what is truly the best for your loved one's quality of life.
Our Geriatric Care Services
We create a personalized care plan for your loved one that both respects their wishes and provides the best quality of life possible.
EVALUATE & EDUCATE
In-Home Assessments & Comprehensive Needs Evaluations
Cognitive, Functional & Safety Assessments
Evaluation of Housing & Care Level Options
Long-Term Care Planning & Placement Assessments
Medication & Medical History Review
COUNSEL & REFER
Informal Counseling & Family Guidance
Care Planning & Decision Coaching
Insurance & Benefits Counseling (Medicare, Medicaid, Long-Term Care)
Referrals to Attorneys, Physicians & Financial Advisors
Long-Term Care Medicaid Planning & Full-Service Application Management
COORDINATE
Coordination of Medical & Mental Health Evaluation
Coordination of Transportation & Appointments
Oversight & Monitoring of Home Care / Companion Services
Hospital, Rehab & Discharge Planning Coordination
Medication & Care Plan Coordination Across Providers
ADVOCATE & SUPPORT
Long-Distance Caregiving Support & Frequent Updates
Crisis Intervention & Emergency Response
Advocacy for Resident Rights & Quality of Care
Resolution of Care Issues in Facilities or Home Settings
Medical Advocacy at Appointments & During Hospitalizations
Appreciation Wall
"Meg has eased my mind and warmed my heart because of the care she has given my mom. Before Meg, I was in the dark & guessing what was happening with my mom. She is a great link & intelligent life force for me since I'm caring for my mom in another state. I don't know how I would survive without ElderCare Connections."
“Meeting with you [Meg] felt like a catharsis for two very tired caregivers (and it was) but in reality, it was your clear and succinct grasp of what RS needs and how to go forward that remains in our minds. Meeting with you is one of the best decisions we've made in our years caring for RS. You have given us new tools for decisions that need to be made & with the knowledge that we can have you to turn to if we need future advice.”
"ElderCare Connections helped me navigate the Medicaid application process along with getting a family member admitted into a long term care facility. Rachel is amazing. Her experience and knowledge made such a big difference. Not only did she help with the whole process, but it's clear she genuinely cares about all of her clients and their families."
