Long-term Care for Seniors
What is a Geriatric Care Manager? (GCM)
A Geriatric Care Manager works with clients and families to address care coordination and long-term care services that may be needed for aging loved ones.
A consultation with one of our care managers involves senior care services, home assessments, and long-term elderly care issues.
Our Geriatric 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 senior loved one.
- We provide assistance with placement in assisted living facilities or nursing homes.
- We coordinate medical appointments and medical information.
- We conduct ongoing assessments to monitor and implement changes in care.
- We become an advocate for the care recipient and the family caregiver.
- We provide personal counseling and support to family caregivers.
- We perform mini-mental cognitive testing for seniors.
- We provide a detailed report to the family and their physician.
Our Standards of Practice
- Accountability to consumers
- Accountability to community
- Experience and education in elderly care management
- Analyzing and resolving ethical decisions
- Preventing maltreatment
- Consumer Rights
Our Code of Ethics
- Integrity
- Trustworthy and dependable
- Respect
- Compassion
To find out more about our Long-term care for seniors and Geriatric Care Management contact Family Caregivers.
We offer services in Berks County, Bucks County, Chester County, Lehigh County, Montgomery County, and Northhampton County PA.
