Support for Caregivers


Meridian At Home knows how stressful life can be when providing care and assistance to a loved one in need. Our services are designed to help you understand and manage the added responsibilities of caring for a loved one while freeing you to enjoy quality time with your family.We can support you in the following ways:

Selecting Care

Arranging the right care for a loved one can seem overwhelming, but Meridian At Home has made the process easy. Our experts can answer your questions and create a customized plan that will allow your loved one to live well at home — while giving you peace of mind. Prior to the start of care, one of our registered nurses will conduct an in-home assessment, ensuring that the care plan is a perfect fit. Simply contact us for assistance. For additional information on caring for a loved one and selecting a home health provider, please visit our Caregiver Video Learning Center.

Dealing With Stress

In order to care for others, you have to first take care of yourself. Eating right, getting enough exercise and sleep, and taking time for yourself are all important ways to stay healthy as a caregiver. When the stress becomes too much, our services can help you emotionally refuel. Our skilled professionals can help alleviate the pressure of caregiving by providing guidance and lending an understanding ear. In addition, the services they offer — from full-time or part-time care to home monitoring devices — can provide you with much needed relief.  Based on the importance of this topic, please take time to visit our Caregiver Video Learning Center to watch several topics centered on You, the Caregiver

Making Financial Decisions

In addition to the stresses of caring for a loved one, navigating financial issues can also be complex. Meridian At Home's advisors can work with your insurance company or Medicare/Medicaid representatives and assist you with the billing and reimbursement process for home care services so that you can focus on what's most important - the health and well-being of your loved one. For additional information on this important topic, click on the following link focused on Paying for Services. Don’t forget, we’ve also dedicated an entire topic in our Caregiver Learning Center focused on Making Sense of Health Insurance.

Facing End of Life Issues

When a loved one is facing a life-limiting illness, our caregivers understand that the family also needs emotional support. Our palliative care and hospice services are designed to ensure privacy and respect while providing comfort and compassion for both the patient and the family during this difficult time. We understand that you still may have questions during this difficult time, that’s why we have dedicated a significant portion of our site on this very important and sensitive topic, click on the following link to learn more about Hospice and Palliative Care.

Caring For A Loved One

When someone you love becomes ill or needs help taking care of themselves, you as the caregiver can expect a wide range of new responsibilities in your life. The process of managing all the different aspects of your loved one's health care can be daunting to say the least. Meridian At Home understands that your needs as a caregiver are as unique and important as those of the person you care for. Click on the links below to find additional information that will help you manage your role as you provide care..

Caregiver Video Learning Center

The Meridian At Home Caregiver Learning Center is an online, education tool to help you understand the ins and outs of home health care. At Meridian At Home, our goal is to help you make informed decisions about home health care services. The best way for you to do that is to be armed with the right kind of information. Take some time and visit the video center for a wealth of care giving tips and advice.

Finding Additional Resources

Meridian At Home recognizes the unique challenges caregivers face and announces a new source of support for those caring for aging parents through its affiliation with Caring.com.  Click here to learn more

The more information you have, the more confident you will be in caring for your loved one. In addition to the availability of our knowledgeable Meridian At Home advisors, we've identified a number of useful Web sites below, offering an array of caregiver resources that you may find helpful.

http://www.aoa.gov/prof/aoaprog/caregiver/caregiver.asp

http://www.state.nj.us/caregivernj/basic/index.shtml

http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/content_node.jsp?nodeid=437

http://www.nfcacares.org/

To learn more about our many services and how we can customize them to meet your needs, please feel free to call a Meridian At Home advisor at 1-800-655-2555 or simply click on the “Connect with Meridian At Home” button. There you can enter your contact information.  One of our advisors will be happy to provide you with personal assistance in arranging care at a convenient time.

If you still feel overwhelmed, you're not alone.  We have provided tools that will help you understand the options that are right for you and your family.  Fill out our Caregiver/Self-Assessment to learn more about the customized solutions that address your specific needs.