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ADVANCED SENIOR SOLUTIONS, INC
Aging Life Care Management Advocacy for Seniors and Disabled Adults
Family and Veteran owned. Offering Veteran Discounts. Licensed, Bonded and Insured. Serving Pinellas, West Pasco, NW Hillsborough
Hello and welcome. Advanced Senior Solutions, an Aging Life/Nurse Care Management Advocacy Consulting agency, has been in business for over 25 years. After working for many years in medical social services and mental health case management, the founder, Lory Smeltzer, noticed local and distant family members struggling to manage their loved ones’ care. They were desperate for expert advice and accurate guidance regarding care options and resources. As a USAF veteran while overseas, Lory found herself in a similar situation with her own disabled mother. Our expert Life/Nurse Care Managers hold Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees or are Licensed Nurses who specialize in working with individuals with complex medical, emotional, behavioral, cognitive, or functional needs. Take a moment to explore our personalized services listed below, which are offered at various fees to be more affordable. We offer a Free initial consultation with no obligation! Thank you for visiting our site. We would be honored to be of service to you.
Sincerely, Lory Smeltzer, BA, MPH, CMC, Certified Aging Life Care Manager – Advanced Status
Supporting Your Loved Ones with Heart and Expertise
At Advanced Senior Solutions, we stand apart with over 25 years of trusted experience and a team led by an Aging Life Care Manager® certified through the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA). Unlike typical care managers, our team of Life/Nurse Care Managers follows ALCA’s strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice–ensuring expert, ethical, and unbiased guidance. Our team members are degreed or licensed in a human service-related field or nursing, and seasoned in 8 knowledge areas of life care, from health and housing to local resources and advocacy. We do not accept referral fees, so your loved one’s well-being is our only priority.
Take the first step toward peace of mind–schedule your consultation today. We’re here to help every step of the way.
Aging Life Care / Nurse Care Management & Advocacy
Aging Life Care Management is a holistic, client/family centered approach to advising older and disabled adults and their families by performing a comprehensive needs assessment, creating an individualized plan of care, monitoring, problem solving, education, and advocacy.
Homemaker & Companion Services
Our Homemaker/Companion services, licensed by AHCA, help individuals stay at home for as long as safely possible by providing services such as light housekeeping, preparing meals, laundry, standby guidance, activities, running errands and much more…
Bill Pay & Executor Support Assistance
Our Bill Pay Services provide confidential assistance to those who have difficulty managing their everyday monetary affairs. Services include organizing and keeping track of financial and medical insurance papers, assisting with online banking, disputing billing errors and much more…
Placement, Relocation & Home Management
Our goal is to help people remain in their own homes for as long as possible, however issues such as safety or the increased cost of care at home can no longer make that a viable option. We can help…
Advanced Life
Care Solutions Program
Many seniors have no immediate family or don’t want to burden family or friends, so they are overwhelmed in planning for future care needs. As your local support system, we offer proactive planning solutions, expert advice, and advocacy when you need it the most.
Personal Emergency
Response
Our affiliate, SafetyWatch® Medical Alert enhances your independence in your own home and gives you added peace of mind if you live in a retirement or assisted living community. Select from either a basic unit or a cellular unit which uses GPS to locate you and send help.
AGING LIFE CARE PROFESSIONALS®
Advanced Senior Solutions, Inc. was established in 2000 by Lory Smeltzer, a Certified Aging Life Care Professional® Advanced Status. Lory has over 25 years experience in mental health case management and medical social services. She and her team are committed to providing the best practices in quality of care and positive outcomes for her clients.
Our team of Life Care Managers have numerous years of experience in case management, public health, social work, psychology and nursing. We use our knowledge and expertise to assess the individual’s needs and abilities and to navigate them through the complexities of the healthcare system and coordinating services designed specifically for older and disabled adults. Most importantly, we oversee the care services being delivered whether our client lives at home, in assisted living, nursing center or is in the hospital or rehab facility.
We adhere to the strict Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics set forth by the Aging Life Care Association® .
What Is Aging Life Care Management?
An Aging Life Care Manager accurately assesses needs, creates an individualized plan of care, identifies areas of concern, makes appropriate recommendations, coordinates the right mix of services, accesses insurance or government benefits, navigates the healthcare system and advocates/oversees the care of older and disabled adults.