At Continuum Care Strategies, families often have questions about how our work fits within the larger care system. These FAQs explain what we do, who we serve, and how our collaborative team supports older adults, individuals with disabilities, and those facing complex medical or cognitive needs.
Q: Is Continuum Care Strategies a care management company?
Yes. Continuum Care Strategies is a collaborative elder and complex care management and consulting firm. Our team includes licensed clinicians, care managers, and professionals from diverse disciplines who coordinate medical, cognitive, and social care for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and families with complex needs.
Q: What populations does CCS serve?
We work with clients across the lifespan, from young adults with disabilities to older adults with dementia, psychiatric conditions, or chronic illness. Every plan is individualized and guided by clinical insight and practical experience.
Q: Where does CCS provide services?
We are based in the Washington, D.C. metro area and provide on-site and virtual services nationwide. Our team collaborates with families, attorneys, fiduciaries, and healthcare providers throughout the United States.
Q: What is care management?
Care management brings together medical, functional, and psychosocial expertise to guide every aspect of a client’s care. We assess needs, coordinate services, and advocate within health, legal, and insurance systems while helping families navigate lifecare for all.
Q: Does CCS offer dementia or cognitive care support?
Yes. Our team includes licensed occupational therapists and certified dementia practitioners who provide cognitive and functional assessments, care planning, and family support for those experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes.
Q: Can CCS help with guardianship or legal processes?
We frequently collaborate with attorneys, guardians, and fiduciaries. Our staff provides documentation, capacity input, and ongoing care coordination to ensure that legal and healthcare decisions align with each client’s best interests.
Q: How does CCS work with families living out of state?
We specialize in supporting remote families through regular communication, care plan monitoring, and crisis coordination. Our team serves as local advocates so families remain informed and involved no matter where they live.
Q: What does “Navigating Lifecare for All” mean?
It reflects our belief that expert care management should be available to people of all ages and abilities. We help clients navigate healthcare, home life, and legal systems so they can focus on living, not managing.
Q: How is CCS different from home care agencies or case management firms?
Home care agencies provide direct caregiving while CCS provides oversight, coordination, and advocacy. We develop and monitor care plans to ensure safety, dignity, and quality of life through comprehensive care management.
