Geriatric Care Managers
Geriatric Care Management - GCM
Our Aging Life Care Professionals also known as Geriatric Care Managers work with clients and families to address care coordination and long term care services needed for aging loved ones. Consultations with one of our care managers along with home assessments address the issues of long-term care.
Our Care Management practice is based on our Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
Why should I use a Geriatric Care Manager?
- We can help planning before there’s a family crisis.
- We help reduce inappropriate institutional care.
- We help local and long distance children of aging parents have peace of mind.
- We ensure the best decisions are made for your loved one.
- Provide assistance with placement in assisted living facilities or nursing homes.
- Coordinate medical appointments and medical information.
- Conduct ongoing assessments to monitor and implement changes in care.
- Become an advocate for the care recipient and the family caregiver.
- Provide personal counseling and support to family caregiver.
- Perform mini-mental cognitive testing.
- Provide detailed report to family and physician.
Our Standards of Practice
- Accountability to consumers
- Accountability to community
- Experience and education in care management
- Analyzing and resolving ethical decisions
- Prevent maltreatment
- Consumer Rights
Our Code of Ethics
- Integrity
- Trustworthy and dependable
- Respect
- Compassion
