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“Three years ago my mom and dad became very ill. I had nowhere to turn and had no idea where to even start. Umbrella Care Management has helped us every step of the way. Even when I was at my breaking point, they stepped in and said, “calm down; we’ll get through this.” Bottom line…
Read MoreStories from National Aging Life Care Month
Aging Life Care Professionals® across the country celebrated National Aging Life Care™ Month by providing seminars, webinars, special events, open houses, and other educational activities for the public. Many took to social media to share Aging Life Care stories via selfies and videos. Each week, ALCA asked members to share something from their world as…
Read MoreMay Is National Aging Life Care™ Month
The Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) – the nonprofit association representing 2,000 leaders in Aging Life Care™ / care management – will celebrate the profession during the month of May. Special events come on the heels of a professional conference in Chicago, where presenters and participants tackled the toughest issues related to aging today. What…
Read MoreVicki Basilio, R.N, Joins Umbrella Care Team
Umbrella Care Management, the region’s premiere provider of professional care management services, is proud to welcome new Care Manager Vicki Basilio, R.N. to its team of geriatric care professionals. Umbrella Care Management, formerly 1 Call Care Management, provides comprehensive care management services throughout the entire New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. Umbrella’s primary focus is maintaining…
Read More1 Call Care Management Announces Company Name Change to Umbrella Care Management
1 Call Care Management, which provides comprehensive care management services throughout the entire New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, has officially changed its name to Umbrella Care Management. “We thought it was important to have a name that better represented the broad range of services we provide to help seniors and their family members better navigate…
Read MoreHiring A Geriatric Care Manager
Being a caregiver for an elderly adult can be fraught with unforeseen and challenging situations that many relatives are ill equipped to handle. Managing all the details and logistics required for situating an elderly parent either in their home after a hospital stay or in a facility of some kind can be daunting for a…
Read MorePlanning For Long-Term Care
You can never know for sure if you will need long-term care. Maybe you will never need it. But an unexpected accident, illness, or injury can change your needs, sometimes suddenly. The best time to think about long-term care is before you need it. Planning for the possibility of long-term care gives you time to…
Read MoreWhat Is a Geriatric Care Manager?
A geriatric care manager, usually a licensed nurse or social worker who specializes in geriatrics, is a sort of “professional relative” who can help you and your family to identify needs and find ways to meet your needs. These specially trained professionals can help find resources to make your daily life easier. They will work…
Read MoreBenefits of Geriatric Care Manager
Geriatric care managers provide services in the client’s home—wherever that may be— and their services are: Personalized and compassionate service — focusing on the individual’s wants and needs. Accessibility — care is typically available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Continuity of care management – communications are coordinated between family members, doctors and…
Read MoreWhat Are the Benefits of Hiring a Professional Geriatric Care Manager?
So many adult children are caring for their aging parents today while balancing their own lives. On the other hand, many aging parents are caring for themselves and/or an aging spouse with significant health issues. In any case, aging adults are depending on family and friends to care for them. Many aging parents often deny…
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