Community Benefits

• Keeping individuals in their home longer saves dollars.  Home care or basic care rather than nursing home care can save up to $3,000 per month.

• Alternatives to Guardianship, such as Power-of-Attorney or Social Security appointments are significantly less costly than court appointments.

• Assisting with financial affairs prevents exploitation of needed assets, legal difficulties, and unnecessary shutoff actions from utility companies.

• Improved mental and physical capabilities resulting from proper nutrition and medical services helps keep individuals in their homes longer.

• Identification and sale of assets to purchase needed services saves tax dollars.

• Accessing family members to assist with costs of medical, social, and legal services saves tax dollars.

• Improved living conditions and home repair and maintenance prevents rodent and insect infestation, fire danger and helps maintain value.

• Avoidance of unnecessary medical procedures results in financial savings.