Search and Care clients, particularly those who are increasingly homebound and frail, may have problems accessing appropriate health care, as well as getting to/from vital medical appointments. We offer the services of a Registered Nurse and a variety of other home-based, health-oriented care to help our older neighbors lead safer, healthier lives.

Agency Registered Nurse:

• Calls to assess and/or monitor a client’s wellbeing
• Offers home-based health and medication education
• Follows up with prescribed treatment and discharge care
• Monitors vital-signs
• Provides health, wellness, and safety tips
• Refers clients to outside medical resources (e.g. Primary Care Physician, specialists)
• Facilitates a “Medical Rap” group
• Supervises Col. Univ. Psych. Nurse Practitioner who provides home-based counseling to clients who would benefit from more mental health support

Two Columbia University Occupational Therapy interns:

• Ensure home safety
• Organize ADLs/IADLs
• Teach falls prevention techniques

For more information, please contact: Joan Dietrich, Clinical RN