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What is Berks Encore Care+?
Berks Encore Care+ is a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults. At Berks Encore Care+, our Aging Life Care Professionals™ work with you to provide answers at a time of uncertainty. Their guidance and expertise helps families take action and make decisions that ensure quality care and an optimal life for those they love. As a result, this reduces worry, stress and time off of work for family caregivers.
Our professionals accomplish this by:
Planning &
Problem-Solving Family Caregiver Coaching
What is an Aging Life Care Professional®?
An Aging Life Care Professional®, also known as a geriatric care manager, is a health and human services specialist who acts as a guide and advocate for families who are caring for older relatives or disabled adults. The Aging Life Care Professional® is educated and experienced in any of several fields related to aging, including but not limited to counseling, gerontology, mental health, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or social work; with a specialized focus on issues related to aging and elder care.
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Do I need an Aging Life Care Professional®?
When caregiving for an aging family member becomes overwhelming, it may be time to contact an Aging Life Care Professional®. You may need an Aging Life Care Professional® if:
- The person you are caring for has limited or no family support.
- You live at a distance from your loved one.
- The person you are caring for is unable to live safely in his/her current environment.
- Your family is either “burned out” or confused about care solutions.
- Your family has limited time and/or expertise in dealing with your loved ones’ chronic care needs.
- Your family is at odds regarding care decisions.
- The person you are caring for is not pleased with current care providers and requires advocacy.
- The person you are caring for is confused about his/her own financial and/or legal situation.
- Your family needs education and/or direction in dealing with behaviors associated with dementia.
- Your family has just become involved with helping the individual and needs direction about available services.
Fees and Associated Costs
We provide a complimentary initial phone consultation with a care manager.
A Comprehensive Assessment and Personalized Care Plan can be developed for a fee.
Follow up engagement for the Care Plan can be arranged at hourly fees. Fees are determined by a sliding scale based on the senior’s income.
Please contact us for more information.
For our answers to Frequently Asked Questions click here.
Actual Client Scenarios

Robert was a gentleman who was living independently in the community. He had a deep passion for gardening and spent most of his free time tending to the garden at his home....

Margaret is a 64-year old female who lives alone. She has undiagnosed mental health issues and has not left her house in over a year due to fear of falling....

William a 62-year-old gentleman, was recently diagnosed with throat cancer. He was still working full-time as a welder, and had no idea what was going to happen to him now....