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National Association of
Professional Geriatric
Care Managers
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Are you concerned?
- Are your parents safe at home?
- Are their bills paid on time?
- Are your parents dietary needs being met?
- Are your parents becoming forgetful?
- Do you feel your visits with your parents are filled with resolving
issues instead of enjoying their company?
- Are your parents health concerns taking you away from your family or
impacting your career?
- Do you have family discussions about what is the best solution for
your parents but have no realistic answers?
- Have you considered moving your parents to your home or an assisted
living facility to better meet their needs?
We Can Help By:
- Performing care planning assessments to identify problems and the
need for care services.
- Screening, arranging for or monitoring home care or other services,
and providing crisis intervention
- Reviewing financial, legal or medical issues and offering referrals
to geriatric specialists.
- Offering short term or ongoing assistance for long-distance
caregivers by coordinating care and keeping caregivers informed of an
individual’s condition and status.
- Researching and explaining community options, such as homemakers,
companions, day care, assisted living and nursing homes.
- Working with elder law attorneys and financial planners regarding
Medicare/Medicaid benefits, care facility admission requirements and
other financial obligations and resources.
- Analyzing in-home medical equipment needs and contact providers.
- Coordinating the move to your home or to a care facility.
- Counseling, supporting and educating you, your loved one and other
family members on caregiving needs and changes.
- Advocating for your loved one’s rights and safety.
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