Dementia and Elder Care Management in Pomona, NY
Connections Care Management helps older adults and families in the Village of Pomona, NY. We visit at home, assess health, memory and safety, and build a care plan your family can use. Many families call us about memory loss, and Kim Hamilton, who holds a New York LMSW license, can guide you through each stage.
Wooded hills and larger lots
Pomona is a small village that straddles the towns of Ramapo and Haverstraw. Much of the village is residential, with homes on larger, wooded and often hilly lots. Many houses are set back from the road at the end of long driveways, and some sit on quiet streets without sidewalks. There is little in the way of a downtown, so errands and appointments require a car.
For an older adult, this setting brings privacy and quiet. It also brings isolation risks, especially for someone with memory loss who should not be driving. We help families think about safety at home, supervision and how to keep a parent connected to the outside world.
When memory loss is the concern
Memory changes are among the most common reasons families call us. They often start quietly: repeated questions, missed bills, a car with new dents. Then a bigger event happens, like getting lost on a familiar road or leaving a burner on.
With our dementia care management, worry turns into a set of concrete steps. We start by helping your parent get a thorough medical evaluation, since some causes of confusion can be treated. Then we work on safety at home, a steady daily routine, in-home help or a day program, support for the caregiving spouse or child and planning for what comes next. When the time comes, we help you compare memory care options and plan a gentle move.
Hospitals near Pomona
Pomona sits between Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, part of WMCHealth, and Montefiore Nyack Hospital, with Helen Hayes Hospital, a New York State rehabilitation hospital, just to the east in West Haverstraw. Hospital stays can be especially hard for someone with dementia, who may become more confused in unfamiliar surroundings. We help the care team understand your parent, advocate for good care and plan discharge carefully.
Caring for the caregiver
Dementia caregiving can go on for years, and the person doing it often wears down without anyone noticing. A spouse in their 80s may be up every night. An adult child may be driving back and forth from work in New Jersey or the city. We pay close attention to the caregiver's health and limits and build in real breaks, such as in-home help, a day program or respite stays.
We also help with the legal and financial planning that dementia makes urgent. While your parent can still take part, it is wise to have health care proxies, powers of attorney and a plan for paying for care. We do not give legal advice, but we can explain why these steps matter and work with an elder law attorney licensed in New York.
We serve families throughout Rockland County and northern New Jersey. Call Kim to begin with a free conversation.
How we help families in Pomona
- Care Assessment: An in-person, top-to-bottom look at your loved one's health, home, safety and supports, so you know exactly where things stand.
- Care Planning: A written, practical plan built around your loved one's goals, with clear recommendations your family can act on right away.
- Hospital Discharge Planning: Help getting your loved one safely from hospital or rehab back home, or to the right next setting, without dangerous gaps.
- Dementia Care Management: Guidance and hands-on support for families caring for someone with Alzheimer's or another dementia, from early changes through later stages.
- In-Home Care Coordination: We screen, arrange and oversee aides, nurses and services at home, so your loved one gets care that is safe and reliable.
- Assisted Living and Housing Placement: Unbiased help choosing assisted living, memory care, a nursing home or another setting, from people who never take referral fees.
- Long-Distance Caregiving: When you live far away, we become your eyes and ears nearby, visiting, coordinating care and keeping you updated.
- Rent-a-Daughter: Think of us as the daughter you can count on, checking in, showing up and caring for your parent as our own.
Hospitals we work with near Pomona
We regularly support families during and after stays at:
- Good Samaritan Hospital (Suffern)
- Montefiore Nyack Hospital
- Helen Hayes Hospital
Getting started is simple
- Call us for a free conversation. Tell us what is happening with your loved one.
- We meet in person. Our assessment takes about 3 to 5 hours, at home in Pomona or wherever your loved one is staying.
- You get a clear plan. Specific recommendations, and as much ongoing help as you want.
Nearby towns we also serve
Care management in Pomona: common questions
My mother in Pomona has early dementia and lives alone. Is that safe?+
It may be for a time, with the right supports, but it needs close attention. We assess her memory, safety, medications and routine, then recommend steps like regular check-ins, home care, medication systems and help with driving. We also help you recognize the point where living alone stops being workable, and plan for it.
How do we choose a memory care community in Rockland County?+
We start with an assessment so we understand your parent's needs now and likely needs later. Then we suggest communities that fit, explain care levels and costs, and can tour with you. We never take commissions or referral fees, so our recommendations are about what suits your parent.
My dad cares for my mom with dementia and won't accept help. What can we do?+
This is very common. We can meet with your dad, listen to his worries and start with small steps he can accept, like a few hours of help or a day program for your mom. A neutral professional often gets further than family. We keep you informed throughout.
Need help for a loved one in Pomona?
Tell us what is going on. We will listen, explain your options and help you decide on the next step. The first conversation is free.