Geriatric care management provides assistance for you and your loved one in finding resources and making decisions for those that need care. A geriatric care manager may be a social worker, nurse, gerontologist, counselor, or other professional.
A Mountain Home Care Manager provides:
- Professional, compassionate service that allows older adults to stay at home longer and more safely
- Thorough assessments and custom tailored care plans
- Round-the-clock crisis management
- Links to valuable resources in the community
- Long range planning including living wills and healthcare power of attorney
- Assistance with choosing and transitioning to nursing facilities
- Advocating for patient’s rights
- Counseling and support
Who needs Geriatric Care Management?
- Spouses who need help taking care of their loved one
- Out-of-town family members who cannot provide daily attention or who worry about an elder’s well-being
- Caregivers who feel overwhelmed with myriad tasks like shopping, financial decisions, and medication management
Benefits of Care Management
- The reassurance to know your loved one is in capable, safe hands
- Reduction of unnecessary costs—streamlined medications and re-focused medical attention saves money
- An objective, caring 3rd party can sometimes find solutions that family members have been unable to reach
