Care Partners Care Coordination

• Care Partner’s Care Coordinators can help clients connect with area service providers, develop a plan for in-home, long-term and/or advanced care, and receive continuing encouragement and support
• End of life assistance includes helping clients understand and complete a Health Care Directive, locate and coordinate local end of life resources, and communicate wishes to the family
• There is no charge for services, but clients may be invited to make an optional donation based on household income

Contact:
Care Partners Staff (218) 387-3788
or leave a private voicemail message for Care Partners Care Coordinators (218) 387-3787

Care Partners Companion Volunteers

• Trained, background-checked volunteers connect with older adults to touch base, share friendly visits, provide respite for caregivers, or offer support at end of life. 
• Companions often meet weekly but are free to determine frequency and timing that works for them
• Arrangements can be made to chat by phone, meet in clients’ homes, or enjoy walks or outings together

Cook County End of Life Doulas

• Trained Doulas provide emotional, social, and spiritual end-of-life support for individuals and their families at any point in their journey – from early diagnosis to last breath and anywhere in-between
• Services include assistance with creating and sharing life-stories, advanced care planning, memorial planning, grief support, being present at end of life and more

North Shore Health - Home Health Care

• Provides care services to individuals in their place of residence for the purpose of promoting, maintaining, or restoring health or minimizing the effects of illness and disability
• Offers short-term and long-term care (including post-surgery), which may incorporate RN skilled nursing, home health aides, or physical therapy
• Examples of assistance include nursing assessments, assistance with bathing/hygiene, medication management, wound care, IV therapy/management, end of life care, and foot care
• Home Care will discuss payment options and check with insurances to see if the client qualifies for Home Care benefits
• Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, other insurances, VA and Sliding Fee