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ASK A PATHSTONES MEMBER

WHY DID YOU JOIN

PATHSTONES BY

PHOEBE?

ight now you’re healthy and active, with the
freedom to choose your own path. Now is
R the time to begin planning for your future!
Pathstones by Phoebe provides care for your
ongoing needs as you age in your own home. It is a
membership based program that uniquely com-
bines the most important features of life-long care
into one convenient, comprehensive plan.
Our goal is to help you stay in your home as
long as possible, providing peace of mind to both
you and your family.
But what is it really like to be a member? We team available 24/7 has been a great relief to them or Phantoms hockey games, musical and cultural
spoke to two couples who are current Pathstones and their children. It lends peace of mind, allowing events, a day at the movie theater, etc. Couple
members, to get their personal insights into why family to live their lives freely and without the worry One explains that they take advantage of the social
they joined Pathstones by Phoebe and what they of finding care in the future. offerings, saying, “We attend as many of these
value most about the program. To respect the Pathstones not only gives support and peace events as we can, having an enjoyable time with
privacy of our members, they will be referred to as of mind in regards to physical health, but financial other Pathstones members.”
“Couple One” and “Couple Two”. health as well. Couple Two was concerned about
the money they had saved, explaining, “We did Have you needed services?
Why did you choose Pathstones? not want to give our nest egg away to a nursing Health emergencies can be overwhelming
Couple One explained, “We are reasonably home which could conceivably drain it in three to whether they are your own or those of a loved one.
independent and have been in our home for many five years.” Pathstones has several program levels Pathstones’ Wellness Coordinator is there to assist
decades and choose to stay here as long as we which offer asset protection, and allow our mem- with the process. Shortly after becoming members,
safely can. Pathstones provides the most practical bers to keep their savings invested, regardless of Couple One had a medical emergency — and their
option for us to meet that objective with a caring, whether increased levels of care are needed down Wellness Coordinator was there to help!
supportive wellness team operating within the long- the road. “In one short-term emergency hospitaliza-
established framework of Phoebe Ministries.” Couple Two explains that they chose Pathstones, tion, our Pathstones Wellness Coordinator was in
Both couples also agreed that it was easier on saying, “With Pathstones’ Platinum Program, we do touch with our geographically-closest child within
their family members, particularly their children, not need an additional long-term care insurance plan about 15 minutes of the 911 call,” Couple One re-
to have a plan in place for the future. Couple Two because Pathstones meets that need.” calls. They were thankful when the Wellness Co-
mentioned, “While they have their own lives to live ordinator agreed to stay with them at the hospital
and enjoy, our children do not have to look after us How would you explain the relationship until their child arrived. The Wellness Coordinator
when we need care. Pathstones coordinates all the between the Wellness Coordinator and stayed with the couple in the emergency room,
care we might need in our home or in a facility.” the members? providing comfort to the patient’s spouse and tak-
Couple One added that their children live Personal and unique, the relationship between ing notes about the information the hospital staff
farther away and having the Pathstones wellness the Wellness Coordinator and members is what was providing. After the patient’s admission, the
makes Pathstones stand out. The Wellness Coor- Wellness Coordinator took the patient’s spouse
dinator’s priority is to help members proactively home and coordinated transportation for two
navigate their individual healthcare needs. Couple weeks of outpatient rehabilitation.
One considers their Wellness Coordinator to be Thanks to the efforts and care from their
“part of our family, short of adoption. We have a Wellness Coordinator, Couple One was happy to
warm, supportive relationship whether or not we report that the experience gave them confidence
need services.” in their ability to stay in their home, and live the
Creating a relationship with members is im- retirement lifestyle they envisioned.
portant in understanding each member individu- Pathstones by Phoebe helps you plan for
ally. Creating avenues of regular communication, your tomorrows and gain the peace of mind you
including check-in calls and emails, helps our Well- deserve. No matter what the future brings, we
ness Coordinator understand members’ needs are a partner in your health for the rest of your
and how they change. Our monthly newsletter life. To learn more, RSVP for one of our upcom-
offers socialization opportunities for members ing seminars at PathstonesByPhoebe.org or
such as opportunities to attend IronPigs baseball call 610-794-6700.