FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

When are appointments available?

There are various appointment options available. You can choose the date/time that works best for you.

Do you have a money back guarantee for the Geriatric Assessment?

If you purchased the Geriatric Social Work Assessment, you will have 24 hours after the conclusion of the virtual assessment to contact me for a full refund.

Where are your services available?

The Geriatric Social Work Assessment is intended for customers whose aging parent resides within the United States only.

Are you available for in-home assessments?

The Geriatric Social Work Assessment can be done virtually.

However, in-home assessments may be available for Southern California residents. Call (951) 603-3060 for availability. Cost $600

Questions about the Geriatric Social Work Assessment

What is a bio-psycho-social assessment?

A bio-psycho-social assessment is the framework that social workers work within that takes into account the physical, mental and social aspects of a persons life. The premise is that a change, for better or worse, in one area, will effect the other two areas.

What is and is not included in the Geriatric Social Work Assessment?

The Virtual Geriatric Social Work Assessment includes the assessment, preliminary research on programs/resources and customized plan of care only.

The price does not include the cost of recommended services, set up or ongoing management of services or ongoing case management services.

How can I prepare for the Geriatric Assessment?

During the assessment, you will be asked to provide a great deal of information, including the following optional items. It's best to have this information readily available to help the process go smoothly. If you choose not to provide this optional information then the recommended plan of care will be limited by the information you do provide.

Medical history
List of medications
Financial resources
Insurance information

Does my parent need to participate in the assessment?

In order for me to have the very best insight into your parent's situation, it's best for your parent to participate in the assessment. If this in not reasonable or possible, I'd like to meet your parent "virtually", even briefly. Your parent might be asked to demonstrate how they move and get around in their environment.

It's understandable if your parent is not able to be with you during the assessment, however, understand that a great deal of insight is lost by not getting to meet them and see them in their home environment. But it is still possible to formulate a comprehensive plan of care based on limited information.

Do I need to be at my parent's home during the assessment?

For the greatest level of insight, it is preferred that you be at your parent's home during the assessment.

If you are on a mobile device, you may be asked to move about the home so I can assess for safety needs and other concerns.

(Please don't clean the home environment in preparation for the assessment! It's best that it is seen in as realistic condition as possible.)

If you are not able to be at your parent's home at the time of the assessment, please know that a great deal of insight into your parent's living situation will be lost, and I will need to rely on you to provide as much information on the home environment as possible.

Questions about Parent Care Coaching

What exactly is Parent Care Coaching?

The most important thing to remember is that Parent Care Coaching is not about telling you what to do.

Much of coaching is about listening. In both my training as a Masters level Social Worker and as a Parent Care Coach, I'm trained to listen in a deep, empathetic way that will give you space to explore ideas, learn more about yourself, your parent care goals, and to understand the challenges in reaching these parent care goals. I do this by asking simple, curious, open-ended questions.

When you have more self-awareness, you are able to make decisions and choices that serve you and your parent better in the long run.

I will help you design effective actions that are stepping stones towards your parent care goals. I'll do this without slipping into “advice mode” , as I remind myself that you have the answers you need already, but I can help clear the way for you to find them.

Is Coaching the same as therapy?

No. The major difference between therapy and coaching is the focus of the work: therapy focuses on mental health and emotional healing, while coaching focuses on setting and achieving goals.

You can think of therapy as being more focused on the past, while coaching focuses more on obtaining future goals.

What's the process to get started with Parent Care Coaching?

Let's chat a bit first!

Start off by booking a free Discovery call with me and completing a brief questionnaire.

The Discovery call will allow us both to see if we are a good match and if your parent care concerns are conducive to a coaching situation.

Coaching is an emotional and financial commitment and I want to make sure that I'm the right coach for you before we decide to move forward!

What is included in Parent Care Coaching?

Parent Care Coaching includes the following:

18 50-minute sessions via zoom (to be used within 6 months)
Will include coaching, training, mentoring and consulting for support and accountability towards your parent care goals
1 additional 50-minute session with your parent (if possible) or other family member (if needed) at your discretion. Not to be substituted for a 1:1 session with client.
Unlimited access to me via the Voxer app, M-F, 9-5 PST
BONUS: 1 laser focused, 15-minute face to face Zoom session one time per month for emergencies. Ask me how to get this bonus!

What if I need more sessions?

If, at the end of your purchased sessions, we both feel you could benefit from more sessions, then this could be arranged at a discounted rate.

Who is Parent Care Coaching NOT right for?

Parent Care Coaching is NOT for you if:

Your focus is on changing your parent, because they are not likely going to change.
You have a strong tendency to blame everyone else without the ability to look inward to see how you may be influencing the situation.
You are unable to be accountable for the goals that you put in place. Each session will end with you being given tasks to complete towards your parent care goals and the outcome will be discussed at the next session.
I can help guide you towards your goals, but you must do the work. If you are not willing to take risks in order to change your situation, then coaching may not be for you.

What's up with the "waiting list"?

Because of my availability, I'm only able to take a very limited number of Parent Care Coaching clients at a time. Because the term of the coaching contract is 6 months, prospective new clients may need to join the waiting list until a new slot opens up.

If you are interested, please join the waiting list. Once an opening arises an email will be sent to the next person on the waiting list. You will have 48 hours to book a Discovery call. If a Discovery call is not booked, then an email will go out to the next person on the waiting list.

I'm sorry for this inconvenience.