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 Geriatric Care Manager is educated and experienced in several fields related to care management, including, but not limited to nursing, gerontology, social work, or psychology, with a specialized focus on issues related to aging and elder care.
The Geriatric Care Manager assists elder clients in attaining their maximum quality of life. The individual’s independence is encouraged, while safety and security concerns are also addressed. Geriatric Care Managers are able to address a broad range of issues related to the well-being of their client. They also have extensive knowledge about the costs, quality, and availability of resources in their communities.
Please call us if you are:
As your Geriatric Care Manager we will:
Assess the client’s medical, psycho/social and living condition to identify care and safety needs
Create a customized care plan designed to improve the client’s overall physical, mental, and emotional health
Implement the care plan by arranging physicians, attorneys, home health agencies, and care companion agencies
Serve as liaison and advocate between physicians, money managers, attorneys and family members to make certain the client’s overall needs are met
Contact appropriate care companion agencies with client criteria and interview companions to find who best fits the client’s needs and behaviors
Visit clients onsite to supervise their continued care, set up and reorder medications, and support home care workers as needed
Coordinate the entire process and update families through emails and phone calls
Facilitate family meetings in a neutral and unbiased manner
Provide vacation coverage. We can monitor during your absence and advocate at the emergency room or doctor visits as needed. Your vacation will not be interrupted.
Have noticed changes in behavior, mood, or cognition? Read about common signs that more help is needed.
A good Geriatric Care Manager earns every cent you pay them. We do that by saving you money in a variety of ways.
There is always someone available to assist you, we will be your “hub” of information as we communicate with everyone involved. We provide excellent service!
We are Geriatric Care Managers. As elder care specialists, we assess seniors in their home or facility and determine a plan of action to help them receive the care they need.