Lutheran Home Care Agency (LHCA) 9710 Junction Rd., Suite A Frankenmuth, MI 48734-9502 Phone: (989) 652-4663 Toll free: (800) 645-4421 Fax: (989)652-3279 email: homecare@lhminc.org This page of our web site is dedicated to information about the Lutheran Home Care Agency. Click on the address above for directions to our office or on the links below for information on the following topics: FALL 2007 FLU CLINIC SCHEDULES GENERAL INFORMATION SERVICE AREA CERTIFIED SERVICES CARDIAC RECOVERY PROGRAM GERIATRIC CARE MANAGEMENT (GCM) PRIVATE DUTY SERVICES WHICH PROGRAM IS FOR ME? CERTIFIED OR PRIVATE DUTY? PAYMENT FOR SERVICES HISTORY FALL FLU CLINIC SCHEDULE Click here for the OCTOBER 2007 Calendar (as a pdf file) Click here for the NOVEMBER 2007 Calendar (as a pdf file) Click here for a Fall 2007 Flu Clinic Flyer (as a pdf file) Check back for updates to the above calendars of times and locations for the Flu Clinics this Fall. Call the LHCA office at 989-652-4663 with any questions about times/locations for the Flu Clinics. Need to find a flu clinic? Try the American Lung Association® Flu Clinic Locator. Click here to link to their site where you can type in your zip code and search for flu clinics in your area. STAY HEALTHY - Visit one of the Flu Vaccine Clinics offerred by the Lutheran Home Care Agency. Check the Calendars above for dates/times/locations. TOP 3 REASONS TO GET YOUR FLU SHOT Prevents influenza-related death. - Each year over 36,000 people in the U.S. die because of the flu - most are 65 or older. More people die from flu than from any other vaccine-preventable disease. Prevents severe illness. - In the U.S. influenza puts about 200,000 people in the hospital each year. Children younger than 2 years old are as likely to be hospitalized as adults who are 65 or older. Protects other people. - You should get vaccinated if you live with or care for others who are at high risk of complications from the flu. Getting a flu vaccination yourself can help protect your family members, including seniors and young children. Please bring your insurance card as we are able to bill for Medicare Part B, Health Plus, Medicare + Blue and Priority Health. For those without these insurances listed, the cost will be $25.00 GENERAL INFORMATION The Lutheran HOME CARE Agency is committed to: CARING for people of ALL faiths PROVIDING quality, dependable home care RESPONDING with Christian Care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week The CHOICE is YOURS: Choosing a specific home care agency is YOUR choice. Choose Lutheran HOME CARE Agency Your physician will order your home health care. The Lutheran HOME CARE Agency team of professionals will work with you and your physician to design a health plan to meet YOUR specific needs. Care is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. For more information call (989)652-4663 or toll free 1-800-645-4421 during our normal business hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Lutheran HOME CARE Agency is Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross certified and a PPOM provider. Our services are covered by most governement and private insurance plans. Lutheran Home Care Agency is a division of Lutheran Homes of Michigan. It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. <back to top> SERVICE AREA Serving clients in Saginaw, Bay, Genesee, Tuscola, Lapeer and Sanilac Counties. Not sure if we cover your area call & find out. <back to top> CERTIFIED SERVICES We provide the following certified services for Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross and PPOM: SKILLED NURSING: A registered nurse (RN) will assess your needs, provide care and education, and coordinate all the therapies you may need. HOME HEALTH AIDE: Certified aides can meet your personal care needs under the supervision of a registered nurse. PHYSICAL THERAPY: Registered physical therapists (RPT) provide in home therapy to improve independence with walking, moving, exercise, and use of equipment such as walkers, canes, and wheelchairs. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: Licensed occupational therapists (OTR) work with clients to improve independent living skills such as bathing, dressing and feeding. SPEECH THERAPY: Licensed speech therapists (SLP) assess and treat speech, swallowing, and communication problems. MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER: Licensed social workers (MSW) provide education on community resources, short term counseling, assistance with long range planning and decision making. CARDIAC SERVICES: see CARDIAC RECOVERY PROGRAM information below. <back to top> CARDIAC RECOVERY PROGRAM Health care trends are to reduce the length of stays in the hospital. Specialized cardiac nursing knowledge combined with a trained support team, clinical pathways and Hi-Tech equipment is the key to providing quality care while reducing medical cost. To meet the needs of the increasing number of people requiring cardiac care and education we have developed the Lutheran Home Care Agency Cardiac Recovery Program. GOALS: Restore patients with various cardiac disorders to active and productive lifestyles within the limitations imposed by their disease. To provide a communication link between the physician, the patient, and health team members. CARDIAC TEAM: Cardiac Trained RN Case Managers Medical Social Workers Physical Therapists Occupational Therapists Registered Dietician Certified Nurse Aides Pastoral Care CARDIAC SERVICES: Cardiovascular/pulmonary assessment Monitoring of activity tolerance Patient and family teaching EKG monitoring/pulse oximeter Diet and weight monitoring Lifestyle modification Physical rehabilitation Skilled management of IV patients 24 hour RN on call DIAGNOSES MONITORED: Angina Myocardial Infarction (heart attack) CABG / PTCA Arrhythmia/Pacemaker Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Cardiomyopathy Peripheral Vascular Disease Endocarditis Hypertension Valve Replacement COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) EDUCATION PROVIDED TO CLIENT AND FAMILY: Disease process Proper nutrition Medication and diet compliance Weight modification Lifestyle issues Stress management/coping skills Self monitoring skills Safety Energy conservation ADL skills (Activities of Daily Living) Cardiovascular exercises Community resources Long term planning <back to top> GERIATRIC CARE MANAGEMENT The role of Geriatric Care Management (GCM) is to assist seniors and their caregivers in meeting immediate and long-term care needs. Our Geriatric Care Management services are provided by a Masters prepared Social Worker with over twenty years experience in mental health, home care, and hospice. Care managers provide a variety of services for seniors and their caregivers including: In person care-planning assessments Screen, arrange and coordinate in home help and services Review financial and legal issues Provide crisis intervention Act as a liaison to families at a distance Assist with transitioning to assisted living, adult foster care, or nursing home Provide coordination and monitoring of medical care Offer counseling and support GCM's may also provide family or individual therapy, money management, and conservatorship or guardianship assistance. They may recommend assistance with transportation, shopping, yard management, accompaniment to physician offices, home care, homemaking services, or respite care. This service can provide peace of mind to children who are trying to care for their parents at a long distance. It can be the voice of reason when multiple caregivers have varying ideas of what their loved ones could use. It can be a resource when a family member realizes their loved one needs some additional help, but they don't know what is available or where to find it. GCM's have extensive knowledge about the costs, quality, and availability of services in their community. The Lutheran Home Care Agency's Geriatric Care Management services are available to those residing within a 50 mile radius of Frankenmuth. Please call us at 989-652-4663 to learn more. <back to top> PRIVATE DUTY SERVICES You and your family will be provided guidance on needed services that BEST meet your needs. Services are available up to 24 hours per day with a 2 hour minimum. Several different types of services are avialable through our Private Duty division of the Lutheran Home Care Agency: HOME SUPPORT SERVICES: Light housekeeping Grocery shopping Errands & prescription delivery Laundry Arranging transportation to physician appointments Meal Preparation Companionship, reading and conversation Respite support - Family member absences PERSONAL CARE: Bathing & Dressing Vital sign monitoring Medication reminder/observation Simple dressing change - wounds Ambulation assistance Range of Motion exercises LICENSED NURSING SERVICES: Nursing Evaluations Medication Set-up Injections ADDITIONAL PRIVATE DUTY SERVICES: Social Work Services Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy <back to top>

WHICH PROGRAM IS FOR ME? CERTIFIED OR PRIVATE DUTY SERVICES? CHOOSE CERTIFIED: During times of illness, disability & recuperation, or continuing care after hospitalization when skilled care such as wound care, I.V. Therapy, cardiac monitoring, medication use & response, assessment, or teaching is required. When chronic illnesses become uncontrolled requiring treatment changes. Examples: Diabetes, Heart and Lung diseases. When there is loss of ability to manage an illness & caregivers must be taught how to provide the care needed to continue living in your home. Costs are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, and Other insurances - subject to individual benefit coverage. CHOOSE PRIVATE DUTY: When help is needed for personal care, everyday activities, and/or to asure safety in your home. When household help, errand or transportation assistance, or companionship is required. When a skilled assessment is needed to determine care approaches after there are medical, physical, or mental changes. When case management is required to help you and your family manage difficult medical situations. Costs are covered by private pay and some insurances. <back to top> PAYMENT FOR SERVICES: Certified services are offered to the homebound person according to the physician's order. The Lutheran Home Care Agency is certified to bill Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross and other insurance carriers directly. Private Duty services are paid for by some insurance carriers, but the majority is paid privately by the client. <back to top> HISTORY: The year 2006 marks fourteen years of service by the Lutheran Home Care Agency staff to patients and their families in the Saginaw Valley and Thumb area. It's mission, to respond to the home care needs of people in the Saginaw, Bay, Tuscola, Genesee and Sanilac counties, has prompted the expansion of "Christ-centered" care through an array of services. The certified home health division began providing skilled nursing, therapy, social work, nutritional and personal care services in 1992, becoming certified in 1993. People who are recovering from surgery, an acute illness, or exacerbation of a chronic illness receive these services to promote healing and independence. Many regulatory and reimbursement changes in this area of home care have posed challenges to those providing home care. Determined to continue to keep these services available, LHCA staff have worked hard to not only survive, but thrive and expand services to meet the home care needs of our community. In 1996 the Private Duty division's doors opened to offer patients individualized assistance needed to safely remain at home. Personal care, medication assistance, light housekeeping, companionship, meal preparation, and transportation and care management are the most commonly used services. Now seven years old, the Hospice of Hope provides compassionate end of life support to people living with terminal illnesses. Hope, comfort and relief are the goals for each patient, family and loved ones. Approaches of skilled nursing, pain and symptom management, spiritual support, personal care, counseling, companionship, medical equipment and supplies are provided based on the person's unique needs and individual situation. Hospice allows each family to be free to enjoy the remaining time they have together, supports the meaning and purpose of each day and supports the dying process with dignity. The staff of the Lutheran Home Care Agency is truly blessed to serve the people of our communities, realizing with gratitude, that if it weren't for the trust and backing of Lutheran Homes of Michigan, we would not exist. We look forward to continued opportunities to provide "Christian Care for Loved Ones," and are committed to responding to community needs for home care. The year 2005, was filled with many accomplishments for the patients and staff of LHM's Home Care and Hospice Agency. 2,129 people were served in 2005, representing an 8% growth over the previous year. Lutheran Home Care Agency was chosen as a participant in a pilot apprenticeship program through the Paraprofessional Healthcare Insitute. Over 35 children attended Camp Hope, a three day outdoor program for children who are dealing with grief and loss issues. <back to the top> [Home] [About Us] [Contact Info] [Our Homes] [Senior Housing] [Home Care] [Hospice] [Newsletters] [Volunteers] [Employment] [Donations] [FAQ's] [Links][Privacy Notice]