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 other professionals, and service providers.
• Cost containment — inappropriate placements, duplication of services, and unnecessary hospitalizations are avoided.

Do You Need A Geriatric Care Manager?

When caregiving for an aging family member becomes overwhelming, it may be time to contact a geriatric care manager. You may need a geriatric care manager if:

• The person you are caring for lives in another city or state.
• The person you are caring for has multiple medical or psychological issues.
• The person you are caring for is unable to live safely in his/her current environment.
• You need direction about available services.
• You are confused about care solutions.
• You have limited time and/or expertise in dealing with your loved ones’ chronic care needs.
• Your family is at odds regarding care decisions.
• Your family needs education and/or direction in dealing with behaviors associated with dementia.

Courtesy of Approved Home Health