North Shore Towers Courier n August 2016 19 JOE’S GOLD BUYING SERVICE WE BUY GOLD IN ANY CONDITION Estate Diamonds • Antique Jewelry Oil Paintings • Bronzes • Coins Sterling Silver • Watches • Rolex CALL JOE Personal Use Van Sales NOW in QUEENS! Wheelchair Accessible Van Sales, Service & Rentals These Wheels Give Me Independence! IKOR – Advocacy and Assistance with Life’s Transitions 1. What does it mean to have IKOR as my advocate? Our greatest concern is for your health, safety and wellness. Family can’t always be there or may not live nearby. Our trained and trusted professionals, including nurses with over 10 years’ experience, represent and ensure your best interests. We partner with doctors, hospitals, financial, legal and other professionals to ensure you have the best and most independent life possible. We also provide detailed records which may be communicated to anyone you choose. 2. What is involved in an assessment and why is one necessary? The assessment is a snapshot in time that helps us determine you or your loved one’s current psychological, medical and environmental state. The assessment allows IKOR to develop a plan ensuring the client has the best quality of life. The basic assessment is focused on safety. The detailed assessment is much more complex and looks at a much broader range of factors: environmental, medical, other healthrelated factors, financial and pyschosocial to derive a proper plan. IKOR then works with the client to implement the actions identified in the assessment. 3. Can you help me be safer in my home? Why is this so important? Yes. Safety is a basic need to a happy and healthy life. This can involve anything from ensuring that the layout of the home is appropriate to identifying prescription errors to preventing or stopping predatory behavior. We work to protect our clients by addressing any condition that could result in harm. Most falls happen at home. Falls can be life-changing and lead to complications that can start a downward spiral. Statistics show that 40% of Americans who break a hip end up in a nursing home or worse. A safe environment designed by an individual who understands aging in place is crucial. 4. Can you help me handle my bills? Yes. IKOR services range from simple bill pay, to obtaining government benefits, to ensuring those benefits remain available, to managing the estate of an incapacitated individual. 5. Can you help me make doctors’ appointments, get me there, be there with the doctor to advocate and understand the doctors’ instructions? Yes. Our experienced Registered Nurses can accompany you to your doctor’s appointments. We understand, advocate and provide oversight of all orders and prescriptions you receive. Doctors and their staff are pressed for time and you need to use that time wisely. IKOR will help you ask the right questions and ensure you understand the answers. We can also help arrange for your transportation. 6. Can you help me with my medications and medication management? Yes. We can help you organize and manage your medications. We also look at potential interactions between your medications that could have detrimental results. Statistics show that far fewer than 50% of patients comply with their doctors’ medication orders. 7. Can you help me find the right doctors? Yes. IKOR works within the community to establish relationships with doctors and to understand their strengths and capabilities. We help our clients choose the right professional by making educated referrals through established relationships. 8. Can you help me with any legal issues/ problems? Yes. Depending on the situation we will directly advocate in a legal situation or find the right attorney to work with to resolve the problem. IKOR has established working relationships with leading attorneys who specialize in elder care and special needs clients. 9. Can you help me navigate my health insurance? Yes. We can assist you with Medicare, Medicaid, VA Benefits and private insurance. We can help with claims, appeals and the paperwork involved in this bureaucratic maze. 10. If I have long term care insurance, why should I consider using your services? Long term care is a great start and provides you with financial security. However, most people do not understand how their LTC insurance works. This is one piece of the puzzle in a very complex system. IKOR ensures that you are provided with the quality care you deserve. We can help with as many services as you like or as few…It’s up to you and/or your loved ones. We also specialize in helping families and individuals with disabilities or with special needs. Call us for a free consultation. Advertorial Dan Goldberg CSA Certified Senior Advisor Managing Director IKOR of North Shore LI 1615 Northern Boulevard Suite 103 | Manhasset, NY 11030 Telephone (516) 472-0138 Toll free (800) 227-0373 We are well-acquainted with North Shore Towers and have family and friends who reside there. FOR IMMEDIATE CASH FREE IN-HOME SERVICE 7 DAYS A WEEK 516-849-8826 New York’s #1 (855) 982-8939 www.BussaniMobility.com Bethpage • Smithtown • Mamaroneck • Long Island City Me If You Can Dream It, We Can Get You There CALL TODAY FOR SPECIAL DEALS w e g e t y o u t h e r e
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