A Friend to the End
Aging can be a difficult, but obviously an integral part of life. Having YANAEC to count on and care for the elderly not only enhances quality of life, but also provides peace of mind to those who love them.
YANAEC Companions are specifically trained to provide holistic (emotional, mental, and spiritual) care until the last breath.
Due to the reality of the modern family structure and the increasingly challenged medical system, YANAEC gives seniors and their loved ones the reverence and time they deserve.
When the end of life period approaches, there are specific fears, desires, and concerns that need to be addressed. YANAEC holds your hand through it all.
CHOICE AND VOICE PACKAGE:
Living Will: document medical wishes in case of incapacitation
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care: document an advocate of medical wishes in case of incapacitation
Living Well Plan: document physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wishes for the last hours, days and weeks of life
YANAEC’s COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE:
Family Meeting: facilitate family, friendly conversations to ensure everyone is aware of medical wishes and health proxy is comfortable with role
Deliverable: a portfolio of documents containing three copies
Education: artificial life support measures and the pros and cons of each, role and
responsibilities of your health proxy, and innovative rituals that most people aren’t aware of
Annual Review of Advanced Directives: First year free, additional years $250
LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE PACKAGE:
Companionship: active physical, emotional, and mental engagement for the purpose of socialization
Activities of Daily Living: non-medical and non-contact support to ensure life’s productivity
Transportation: non-medical transportation to ensure activity, engagement and happiness
YANAEC’s COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE:
Leisure Interest Survey: assess past and current leisure activities and those of interest with the proper support/modification
Companionship Plan: establish a schedule of activities with applicable support/modification to ensure client safety, engagement, and enjoyment
Online Status Report: regularly share notes, recommendations, and resources and make adjustments to companionship plan as appropriate
Caregiver Support: meet with caregiver as a listening ear, answer questions and provide support
LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE WITH MANAGED CARE PACKAGE:
Companionship: active physical, emotional, and mental engagement for the purpose of socialization
Activities of Daily Living: non-medical and non-contact support to ensure life’s productivity
Transportation: non-medical transportation to ensure activity, engagement and happiness
Managed Care: creating care plans, actively participating in doctor appointments, researching, problem solving, conducting assessments, preparing schedules, advocating, providing virtual and/or in-person caregiver support, etc
YANAEC’s COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE:
Leisure Interest Survey: assess past and current leisure activities and those of interest with the proper support/modification
Companionship Plan: establish a schedule of activities with applicable support/modification to ensure client safety, engagement, and enjoyment
Online Status Report: regularly share notes, recommendations, and resources and make adjustments to companionship plan as appropriate
Caregiver Support: meet with caregiver as a listening ear, answer questions and provide support
PEACEFUL TRANSITION PACKAGE:
Living Well Plan: document emotional, mental, and spiritual wishes for the last hours, days and weeks of your life
Vigil Sitting: sitting bedside during the active dying phase to ensure a peaceful transition
Respite Care: allowance of much needed rest for loved ones
Life Review: validate life’s purpose through examination and documentation of life decisions, roles, contributions and impacts on the family, community, and world
Remembrances: creation of artifacts that documents time on this earth to gift to loved ones and offspring for generations to come
Memorial Service Planning: educate on funeral and life celebrant service options and assist in the planning and resources as culturally appropriate
YANAEC’s COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE:
Advocate: end of life wishes
Focus: quality of life until the last breath
Create: sacred space
Serve: eyes and ears for the medical team
Education: phases of the natural process of death, coping skills, family peace, autonomy, suggestions of comfort
Follow up: the family as they grieve and develop new ways of being