Geriatric Case Managers (GCM) are professionals who specialize in assisting and overseeing seniors and their families in meeting their needs, whether at home or with long-term care arrttangements. Some the services provided may include:
Acting as a contact person for long-distance family members.
Perform care-planning assessments to identify problems.
Determine eligibility for assistance.
Arrange referrals to senior service specialists for medical, financial, legal, and others.
Arrange and/or support with relocation.
Random monthly visits to seniors in facilities or at home.
Advocate for seniors with physicians, care providers, and other senior agencies.
Provide counseling and support.
Following senior/family wishes in case of an emergency.
Oversee responsibility for financial, legal, or medical issues.
The benefits of securing the services of a GCM are numerous. A GCM can be especially helpful for the family member who is in charge of the care of their loved one but does not live in the area. Contracts are customized for the specific needs of each family. Other benefits include:
Short-term or long-term contracts
Individualized services
Flexible scheduling
Continuity of care management
Avoidance of medical emergencies
Reduction of the cost of senior care
Living Solutions for Seniors is a professional Geriatric Case Management company with services provided by a Registered Nurse. Initial phone consults are free.