At IKOR of Columbus, we handle the details of life and simplify the complexities of aging so our clients can focus on the activities they enjoy and spending time with family and friends. Our client-centered approach goes beyond traditional case management. Using a medically based approach, our Registered Nurse Advocates and Personal Needs Coordinators identify and facilitate the delivery of essential medical, life care, and in-home care services. Our experienced life care management team can help manage the medical, financial, and personal aspects of one’s life.
About Us
- Our Promise to You
- Our Collaborative Approach to Care Management
- Our Process
- What it Means to be an Advocate
Our Promise to You
At the heart of everything we do is the promise we make to our clients and our partners. Our promise is in our name: IKOR. To always act with Integrity, apply our deep Knowledge, and operate with Objectivity and Reliability. We empower our clients to participate in their care and utilize our expertise to help them achieve the best possible quality of life, promoting overall well-being.
We are passionate about helping individuals in our community. It’s our job to know who’s who, and we take pride in being a resource people can rely on to navigate aging, injury, or disease.
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IKOR of Columbus approaches care management as a collaborative partnership with each client. We take the time to listen to our clients, allowing us to understand their aspirations and dreams, as well as their challenges and fears. We ask questions about their preferences and values, ensuring that we honor both as we formulate care plans and courses of action.
Our collaborative approach yields better outcomes for our clients because we have a comprehensive understanding of their unique situation.
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Our process begins with a needs assessment where we consider an individual’s physical and cognitive abilities, their financial situation, as well as their wishes, desires, and values. Based on the assessment, we create a plan of action with specific recommendations. Working with our client, we determine a course of action and coordinate the delivery of services, constantly providing on-site quality assurance.
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What it Means to be an Advocate
For us, advocacy is about giving a voice to those who might not want to speak up or those who are not being heard. It is about making sure those individuals are protected. Advocacy is about listening closely and discovering the subtleties in our clients’ lives to ensure that every day is the best day it can be, no matter what challenges they are facing. Advocacy is about leveraging our in-depth knowledge and expertise, gained over a lifetime of experience, to empower those around us. Advocacy is about being there for our clients through the highs and the lows.
No matter where life’s journey takes you, you can count on your advocate to be there for you.
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