Most individuals and families are overwhelmed at the onset or progression of a disability or chronic illness. This presentation addresses all the necessary supports and services that promote one's safety, stability, and independence while living at home with a disability. Families are relieved from anxiety, confusion, and uncertainty when they have a comprehensive support plan in place.

1. DISABILITY CONSULTING
SOLUTIONS
Supporting Seniors and People
With Special Needs.
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David Sherman
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2. PERSONALIZED SUPPORT PLANNING
A Roadmap for Wellbeing

3. CONCERNS WHEN FACING
A DISABILITY
•Possible future decline in physical or cognitive impairment
•Temporary or permanent loss of employment
•Limited employment options
•Financial burden
•Adjusting to new roles for primary caregiver
•Physical and emotional burnout of primary caregiver

4. CONCERNS WHEN FACING
A DISABILITY
•Compromised safety, security and stability
•Risk of exploitation and isolation
•Coordinating services among providers
•Readmission to hospital or transitional care facility
•Determining eligibility for services and programs

5. CRITICAL QUESTIONS
1.What areas of mine or a loved one’s life do
I hope to improve?
2. What areas of life need additional
support?
3. What specific supports are required to
promote overall safety and stability?
4. What are the best ways to meet present
and future needs?

6. BENEFITS OF A PERSONALIZED
SUPPORT PLAN
•Receives services and supports that promote safety,
stability and independence
•Clear direction, identifies well-defined objectives and
outcomes
•Alleviates confusion, uncertainty and anxiety regarding
the future
•Disciplined approach to budgeting and allocation of funds

7. BENEFITS OF A PERSONALIZED
SUPPORT PLAN
•Flexibility with choice of services and greater control over
your resources
•Hire and manage the people you want to deliver those
services and supports – family, friends, service providers
•Risk Management Plan

8. SUPPORT PLAN FEATURES
Personal Biography
Healthcare Providers
Personal Assistance
Therapeutic Treatments – Specialized Healthcare, Rehabilitative
Services, Vocational Services, Training & Education
Environmental Modifications - Transportation, Assistive
Technology, Special Diets, Home Renovations

9. PERSONAL BIOGRAPHY
STRENGTHS – Areas of competency, personality traits, skills
and abilities
NEEDS – Physical, emotional, social and psychological
LIKES – Specific preferences of activities, hobbies or other
life experiences
DISLIKES – Certain types of people, activities, foods or other
life experiences

10. PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
•Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs)
•Advocate for services, benefits and potential exploitation
•Teach and train self-care skills that promote
independence
•Schedule and accompany person to medical appointments
•Support for caregiver relief and respite

11. THERAPEUTIC TREATMENTS
In-home Skilled Nursing and Therapies
Training and education of caregivers
Therapeutic activities, monitoring,
supervision, training and assistance
Specialized treatments, counseling and
behavioral services and cognitive or other
therapies

12. RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN
• Objective: Implement safety measures to manage potential
risks and potential exploitation
• Physical, cognitive and psychological vulnerabilities
• Addresses specific health and safety issues
• Financial, physical, verbal and sexual abuse
• Focuses on personal cares, supervision and safety
• Implementation of safety measures to minimize risk of
exploitation

13. ENVIRONMENTAL MODIFICATIONS
Assistive technology, home and vehicle modifications
Transportation - costs to the person providing
transportation
Environmental Supports - necessary to maintain a clean,
sanitary and safe home environment
Transitional supports - Expenses related to moving from an
institution and establishing a home in the community

14. ENVIRONMENTAL MODIFICATIONS
Supplies and Equipment - devices or appliances that
increase ability to perform activities of daily living that
promote independence and/or increase community
integration
Prescribed Special Diets - address nutritional needs, which
are directly related to a disability or health condition
Adaptive Clothing - specifically designed to increase a
person’s independence in dressing, grooming, toileting, or
bathing

15. OUTCOMES - INDIVIDUAL
Improved safety and stability
Increased independence with added supports
Reduced incidents of readmission to TCUs
Better financial planning and stability
Minimized risk of exploitation and isolation

16. OUTCOMES – FAMILY
Appropriate care coordination and case
management
Reduced stress, anxiety and uncertainty
Clearer direction for present and future
Promotes unity and harmony
Greater hope, confidence and peace of mind

17. “Transforming uncertainty into peace of mind.”
DISABILITY CONSULTING SOLUTIONS
David Sherman Schedule your FREE 1 hour consultation today.
Tel: 612.709.9963
Web: disabilityconsultingsolutions.com