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CareTec Network Help
Center
Michigan’s senior population is projected to double by 2030
Our Population is Aging
What do Seniors Really Want?
• 83% want to stay in their existing home as long as possible rather than move into a smaller home or retirement community
• Most seniors recognize that they may need to make some changes in order to continue living in their homes
Seniors Wanting to Stay in Their Home
• 51% - to make changes in their homes to continue living in them
• 82% - door to door transportation• 79% - personal alert system• 74% - outdoor maintenance• 70% - health monitoring services
They feel they would need
Lutheran Homes of Michigan
As Christ’s servants on earth, Lutheran Homes of Michigan serves the elderly and their caregivers with compassion, respect, spiritual support and an unwavering focus on independence, personal dignity, and service excellence.
Mission
Our Core Values• Christ-Centered• Excellence• Sanctity of Life
• Integrity• Empowerme
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Lutheran Homes of Michigan
• Extended Care Facilities• Rehabilitation Facilities• Memory Care Facilities• Assisted Living
Communities• Independent Living
Communities• Affordable Housing• Certified Home Care• Personal Services• Hospice• Camp Hope
Lutheran Homes of Michigan
Why the need?
• Desire to ‘Age in Place’ at home• Don’t know exactly what help they need• Don’t know who to call• Worry/Anxiety about who they can trust
LHM’s Response to this Community Need
CareTec Network Help Center
What is it?
• The CareTec Network Help Center mission is to be a one-stop information and referral service for all seniors, their caregivers, and families.
• We listen to the seniors ‘story’ and uncover their needs
• We give them solutions• We connect them with reputable, high-quality
organizations that we know can help them as well as LHM services when needed
• We automatically follow up with every person that calls the CareTec Help Center to ensure all their needs were met and quality service was provided
CareTec Network Affiliates
• Critical to success of CareTec• Partners with Lutheran Homes of Michigan• Referred because of strong local reputation
CareTec Network Affiliate Benefits
• Use of the CareTec Network Affiliate logo on marketing materials and place of business
• Potential clients connected to you from the CareTec Help Center
• Complimentary one-hour training for you and your staff on how to do business with seniors
• Future access to blogs and newsletters related to doing business with seniors
CareTec Network Affiliate Qualifications
• Believe in Lutheran Homes of Michigan’s mission and the CareTec Network customer service commitment
• Provide free estimates• Guarantee work and/or product• Have one or more of the following when going to a
seniors home: • Visible company photo I.D.• Uniform with company logo• Company marked vehicle
• Pass a Better Business Bureau check
CareTec Network Affiliate Qualifications (Continued)
•Guarantee 24 hour or less response time to all inquiries•Monitor email account daily•Provide contracts and estimates in a minimum 14 point font•Provide written estimates which state the final cost will not be more than 10% of estimate without written approval•Comply with Michigan Home Solicitation Act•Support CareTec Network quality assurance process
Start of Something Bigger!
• Currently serving Frankenmuth and the surrounding 50 miles
• Currently rolling out in Alpena, MI and its surrounding communities
• Aggressive expansion plan for other regions in Michigan served by other LHM ministry sites
Engaging the Community
• Connecting with local large employers• Community Service Groups• Chamber of Commerce
Next Steps
• Complete a simple CareTec Network Affiliate application form
• Add in categories and sub categories if you feel appropriate• Add questions that you commonly ask clients to help determine their needs
• Once accepted as a CareTec Network Affiliate pay a $200 charter membership (excluding volunteers)
• Sign up for one of our “Doing Business with Seniors” training sessions
• Begin receiving potential clients from the CareTec Network Help Center
877.250.886
www.AgingEnriched.org\caretec