BRI Care Consultation
What is BRI-Care Consultation?
BRI-Care Consultation is a telephone-based information and support service for adults with health challenges and their family or friend caregivers. BRI-Care Consultation provides ongoing help to find practical solutions to concerns about health and care. You don’t have to leave your home to use Care Consultation. All communication is done by phone.
Who participates in BRI-Care Consultation?
BRI-Care Consultation serves individuals with memory impairment and their caregivers who assist them with their daily activities, tasks or, health-related disabilities.
Sponsors
BRI-Care Consultation is sponsored by the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Atlanta Area Agency on Aging, the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, and the Division of Aging Services at the Georgia Department of Human Services.
Proven Impact
BRI-Care Consultation is an award-winning, evidencebased program, resulting in:
- Improved care
- Less stress
- Fewer visits to emergency room
- Delayed nursing home placement
Talk to a Care Consultant about:
- Personal and household care
- Medicare, Medicaid and other insurance
- Home safety
- Legal and financial issues
- Family communication
- Medication use
- Balancing caregiving with other responsibilities
- Planning for future care
- Other care-related concerns
Types of Assistance
Awareness and Use of Community Services
- Determine services you need, how to get and use them, and what to expect
- Improve communication with doctors and other services providers
Healthcare-Related Information
- Get tips on where to look for information on diseases, caregiving, and more
- Receive helpful information by mail or e-mail
Family and Friend Involvement
- Strengthen support from family and friends
- Involve family and friends who do not currently help but are willing to assist.
Coaching and Support
- Use practical solutions to address concerns about care
- Receive follow-up calls to ensure recommended tasks have been helpful
To find out more about BRI-Care Consultation, call
1-844-557-1686 or email careconsultation@atlantaregional.org