Options Counseling
What it is:
A decision-support process that includes:
- Listening to expressed preferences, values, and needs
- Talking about options based on needs and preferences
- Giving support to person to make informed choices
- Connecting the person to services
- Following up with the person
Purpose of Options Counseling:
Using person-center practices, provide decision-support so that the individual can make informed decisions about appropriate long-term services and support systems
Options Counseling Components Include:
- Personal Interview
- Decision Support
- Action Plan
- Follow-Up
Who Can Benefit:
- Someone who is planning to retire and wants to discuss options to sustain health, wellness, and independence
- Someone who is trying to decide whether to move in with family, move to an apartment, or move to an assisted living facility
- Someone who is unsure on how to begin planning for the future personal and family needs after a difficult diagnosis