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Geriatric Care Managers

Provide comprehensive care coordination and advocacy services to older adults and their families. We understand the complex and evolving needs of older adults and are committed to helping them live with dignity, comfort, and independence.

Why should seniors and their families consider Geriatric Care Managers

Seniors and their families should consider Geriatric Care Managers because these professionals provide comprehensive and personalized support that can enhance the quality of life for older adults. Geriatric Care Managers have specialized knowledge and experience in navigating the complex healthcare and social service systems and can help seniors and their families make informed decisions about care options. By working with a Geriatric Care Manager, seniors and their families can access a wide range of services, including care coordination, advocacy, and education, that can improve their health, well-being, and overall satisfaction with care.
  • They are also familiar with senior housing - Many seniors choose to stay in their home, but many choose to move to an assisted living community for day-to-day assistance. Some seniors will require the expanded medical resources that come with a nursing home.These professionals can help families determine which housing option is best for their loved one and find the best community once that decision is made. If aging in place is preferred, managers can help coordinate and monitor in-home care, so it is properly delivered.
  • They can work with their clients once, or in an ongoing manner - Some families only need help with a couple major care decisions and then can take it from there. Other families need their care manager to act as a “professional relative,” providing ongoing assistance with decision making and coordinating.
  • They can be there when family cannot - Senior loved ones may be located thousands of miles away, which makes attentive caretaking impossible. These managers can serve as a liaison for the family, ensuring their healthcare decisions are carried out, even when family can’t be there to make them.
  • They can help families plan for the long term - As seniors age, their healthcare needs change too, and geriatric care managers know this. As such, they can help clients form a long-term plan that makes future decision making much easier. This long-term planning also includes financial guidance, so families won’t be surprised by future healthcare costs.
  • They can be that objective expert that some families need - It’s not uncommon for families to disagree about how their senior family member should be cared for. This can lead to infighting that delays decisions or ensures they are never made.
  • Geriatric care managers consider their senior client first and are trained to handle emotionally charged situations, so they can mediate effectively.

What should seniors look for in Geriatric Care Managers?

There are many benefits to working with these professionals, but like with any medical professional, it’s important to find a care manager your family can trust.

Licensing and Experience

Geriatric care managers are not licensed at the state level, so there isn’t a catch-all license that proves their ability. However, they usually start their careers in healthcare or social work, so they should be licensed in one of these allied fields.

Professional Affiliations

Ideally, the care manager your family selects will have a history of working with senior-focused organizations. This working knowledge is essential to understanding what seniors need and want from their care providers. In Texas, two such organizations are the Texas Guardianship Board and the Texas Assisted Living Association.

Open Communication

Your family’s geriatric care manager is going to be a critical communication link between the healthcare provider and your loved one. It’s essential, then, that they are forthright and easy to communicate with. This is especially important if there are disagreements within the family about how to proceed with care.

How We Help

Our service provides essential support to seniors and their families, promoting health, well-being, and independence while enhancing their quality of life. By offering personalized care plans, social engagement opportunities, and coordination of services, we empower seniors to live with dignity and purpose, while alleviating the burden of caregiving for their loved ones. Our commitment to compassion, expertise, and excellence ensures that our clients receive the highest level of care, allowing them to thrive and flourish within their communities.

What do geriatric care managers do?

Caring for a senior family member can be a challenge, especially if their health has suddenly declined or if independent living is no longer an option. Geriatric care managers can shoulder this challenge for families, offering valuable expertise and guidance on what to do next when it comes to senior care.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why should seniors and their loved ones consider working with geriatric care managers?
They can evaluate, manage, monitor, and coordinate, they are familiar with senior housing, they can work with clients once or continue an ongoing relationship, they can make attentive caretaking possible when loved ones are gone, they help families plan for the long term, and they can be an objective expert that some families need.
How can families find the right geriatric care managers for their loved one?
Make sure geriatric care managers are licensed and experienced
How to navigate elder care with geriatric care managers?
Geriatric care managers provide invaluable support to families and seniors throughout the aging process. With specialties in both gerontology and emotional navigation, these licensed professionals act as a bridge between generations, guiding conversations around difficult topics while helping create tailored senior care plans that bring everyone involved a sense of relief.
Why would someone need Geriatric Care Management?
As your loved one ages, Geriatric Care Management (GCM) can provide the support needed to help families cope with complex issues and make decisions related to long-term care. GCM should be an option if special services are required or there is a change in health status - offering assistance at home, in assisted living facilities, and in nursing homes alike.

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Aging can bring challenges, but it shouldn't mean sacrificing independence or dignity. Our care coordination and advocacy services are designed to help older adults and their families navigate the often-complicated world of senior care. From finding the right services and support to advocating for your loved one's needs, we're here to ensure that every step of the way is a smooth one.