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As more and more families have children and potential caregivers
who live away from home, it becomes difficult to care
for parents and grandparents from a distance.
At The Thorne Group, Inc., we specialize in services designed not only to help aging clients
live in the comfort of their own home for as many years as possible, but also to reduce the incidence of hospital stays, and to keep families, even "families at a distance," well informed and involved in the care of their loved ones.
And we understand that all clients are different, with varying
needs for health care, household assistance, and health care
monitoring.
Today, older adults wish to remain as independent as
possible in their own homes.
Yet they may have complex needs and little connection to the
many community services available for them.
There may be cognitive issues, such as memory loss, as well as
one or more health conditions requiring close monitoring.
The challenge can be met.
At The Thorne Group, Inc., we have the experience to fully
evaluate the circumstances and needs of your loved one, bringing
together personalized solutions that meet their needs and
comfort level.
Although you may be in another city or
out of state, we know you want to remain involved and
informed.
We can give you the tools to stay informed and involved while we
support and manage your loved one's independence, well-being,
safety, and health. We know that successfully coordinating
these services means peace-of-mind for all involved.
Private Duty Caregiver Checklist
At the Thorne Group, we've prepared a 16 point checklist for
your consideration in in choosing a private duty caregiver.
Please view our
Private Duty Checklist PDF.
Skilled Nursing
Our Skilled Nursing provides a professional nursing staff to evaluate each patient’s progress in collaboration with the physician under a written plan of care. We carefully develop nursing care plans to adjust, change or discontinue medications and perform treatments as ordered by the patient’s physician.
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Professional Resources
From
Physicians
and
Financial Planning to
Placement Services,
Community Resources, and more. We've prepared a
handy list of local professional resources that can be of
use to you and yours when Distant Caring becomes a priority
for your family.
Visit our Professional
Resources page to learn more.
Distant Caring Encompasses Several Services:
• Geriatric Special
Services
• Skilled Nursing
• Private Duty Home Care
• Homecare Technologies
The Thorne Group provides services in Westmoreland, Allegheny, and Indiana Counties, including the communities of Greensburg, Irwin, North Huntingdon, Latrobe, Derry, and more.
Bringing the Pieces Together
Whether you are providing elder care for a loved one
close to home, or trying to give support from a distance,
the maze of medical and community services can be
intimidating.
The Thorne Group's Geriatric Special
Services Coordinator can bring all the pieces together for you. She knows all of the services available in the community and the cost and quality of those services.
Visit our Geriatric Special
Services page to learn more.
Exceptional Services
At The Thorne Group, Inc. we can fully meet the needs of
older patients through Private Duty home care and Skilled Nursing.
With Private Duty home care, you choose which services you would like us to perform. Our care manager works with you and your family to develop a plan of care and to select a caregiver who lives in your community and has skills appropriate to your needs.
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