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         Our Values

The health and welfare of the client and his/her family is our first priority.  We strive to provide the best combination of services that a hurting individual may need.

	Our practice provides services only after assessing your needs and you (or someone you designate) agree to a plan of service, the results expected from it and an estimate of service costs.
	Our first duty is to the client and his/her family, not a state or federal governmental agency, or insurance company.
	We are your advocate.  We do not make decisions for you, and you have the right to make as many of your own care decisions as you are capable of making.
	We are Independent Professionals.  We are a fee for service agency because we work for you.  We do not accept "referral fees" from any individual or agency.  This keeps our service independent of any hidden agendas and potential conflicts of interest.
	We place quality patient care above profit.  If we are not the most appropriate service for you or your loved one, we have a professional obligation to refer you to a qualified professional who can meet your needs.
	We will work cooperatively with other professionals to assure that you get the services you need.
	Our services are confidential.  We may only disclose information about you with your permission and under the terms specified by state and federal law.

If you have an elderly loved one who is trying to manage on his or her own, you need to know about The Caring Connection, P.C.  Owner, Carol McIntyre, LCSW, was the FIRST nationally certified care manager in the Fox Valley. 

This licensed social worker and geriatric care manager acts as an advocate for aging seniors and their caregivers.  Carol performs a geriatric assessment and develops a care management plan to address the ongoing needs of her patients.  She functions as a loving family member... an extra pair of eyes and ears... and runs interference with everything from talking to doctors, picking up prescriptions and paying bills to making sure mom or dad gets three square meals a day.  Carol connects seniors with the services they need to maintain quality of life and dignity. 

	She is a graduate of Loyola University School of Social Work
	She has a Certificate in Geriatrics from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
	She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers
	She holds Advanced Professional membership in the National Assoc. of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
	She is nationally credentialed in Care Management from the National Academy of Certified Care Managers
	She is a Registered Guardian by the National Guardianship Association
	Carol is a caregiver in her personal life as well as her professional life.  She has over 15 years experience in community based medical and social service programs, helping older adults and their families adjust to the life transitions that occur during the aging process.
	Listed in "Marquis' Who is Who in America"

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