Research Services

Put away your lists of impersonal directories. Tell us what you need and we will create a shortlist of area providers who are known to be among the best in their field.  Unless you instruct us otherwise, we will provide you with the following information for each of three vendors.

shortlistThe Shortlist

  • Company name, address, phone number and email address
  • Number of years in service to seniors
  • Confirmation of industry standards
    • Credentials
    • Professional licensing
    • Liability insurance and bonding
    • Employee background checks
  • Availability and earliest appointment time
  • Sources for the research
  • Feedback from others, if available
  • Pricing

Top-Drawer Resources is committed to client success. We begin our searches with reputable businesses known to those of us in the aging services field, and we only provide you with a list of service providers we would call upon for our own families.

There are many types of services available for seniors that can enhance your life or the life of a loved one.  If you don’t see what you are looking for here, please ask and we will gladly try to accommodate your needs.

Support at home

  • caregiverEmploy a geriatric care manager who can assess cognitive abilities, create care plans, locate necessary resources to support the care plans, and keep family members apprised- as desired. The geriatric care manager can also help you find assisted living, a nursing home or rehabilitation facilities that suit your particular needs.
  • Engage a private car service to safely get around town or to area airports.
  • Hire a contractor or interior decorator trained in aging-in-place solutions.
  • Consult with a patient advocate who will track medical interactions, send reports to family members, and research treatment options on your behalf.

Top-Drawer Resources staff can assist you directly in finding qualified companions or home health aides. See our Consulting Services.

Living in a new senior community

  • couple with real estate agentHire a realtor with special certification to work with seniors.
  • Engage a professional senior move manager to help you downsize, organize and prepare for the move.
  • Contract with a moving company that routinely moves people to area retirement communities.
  • Find help choosing an appropriate assisted living or nursing home community.

Top-Drawer Resources staff can assist you directly in locating your preferred independent living retirement community.  See our Consulting Services.

Money matters

  • checkbookEmploy a daily money manager to manage bills, collect tax documents, process important papers, sort the mail, track expenses, and file insurance claims. A daily money manager takes away the stress caused by these critical tasks and makes them manageable. A daily money manager is not a CPA or certified financial advisor, but frequently acts as a liaison with these professionals on behalf of the client.
  • Retain an attorney who specializes in estate planning, Medicare analysis, powers of attorney, and end-of-life documents.

It is our goal to connect you with providers who share our commitment to excellence and success for senior clients. Contact us today for a free 15-minute consultation.

Top-Drawer Resources does not receive nor accept remuneration or commissions from any outside product or service provider.  The shortlist we provide is based on public information, referrals from experienced colleagues, and personal conversations with the vendors.

There is no connection between the vendors on your shortlist and Top-Drawer Resources.  Top-Drawer Resources does not take responsibility for any work performed or not performed by the vendor.

All services and payment plans are arranged for by the client directly with the service provider.

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