What is a Geriatric Care Manager?
Care Management: A unique Solution for Seniors and their Families
One Point of Contact for all the Resources You Need
What is a geriatric care manager?
A geriatric care manager (GCM) is a professional who specializes in assisting older adults, disabled individuals, and their families with short–term and long-term care arrangements. GCMs have training in gerontology, social work, nursing or a related human service field. A care manager is a resource expert with in-depth knowledge of all the services, benefits, programs, and facilities in the community that serve older adults. By hiring a care manager, individuals and families benefit from having a coordinated plan, avoiding costly mistakes, and having a trusted professional for advice and monitoring. A care manager is also available to you for emergencies and acts as a liaison between client, family and professionals.
Who can benefit form the services of a care manager?
Almost anyone dealing with major health issues or care concerns will benefit. Some examples of situations where a care manager can help: a loved one has been hospitalized and you are having difficulty getting answers about the situation; a family is concerned about a loved one’s ability to live alone’ Medicare and insurance issues have everyone confused; a loved one is diagnosed with dementia; you want to remain in your own home and know you need some support to do so; or you are considering moving to Assisted Living or hiring help.
- comprehensive assessment
- individualized care plan
- telephone reassurance
- in-home assistance with household chores, shopping, meal preparation, companionship and medication reminders
- home, hospital, assisted living and nursing home visits
- regular contact with family members
- referrals to preferred providers
Although these services are paid privately, families will find tremendous value in the expertise, professional care and oversight. For more information, please call toll free
1-800-888-5066 or 727-479-1800.
