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What is a Geriatric Care Manager?
GCMs are independent, objective professionals who specialize in assisting
older people and their families to enhance the quality of their lives.
"I want to live independently as long as I can."
 | Aging Advocates encourages seniors to do as much as possible for
themselves. |
| Aging Advocates can help review financial, legal, or medical
issues and offer referrals to geriatric specialists. |
| Aging Advocates respects your dignity and operates according to
strict ethical standards. |
"I'm overwhelmed trying to do what's best for my loved one. Is there
anyone who can help?"
| Aging Advocates can perform comprehensive in-home assessments to
identify problems and needed services. |
| Aging Advocates can conduct periodic assessments to monitor
changing needs. |
| Aging Advocates can screen, arrange and monitor in-home help and
other types of services. |
| Aging Advocates can provide counseling services to clients and
caregivers. |
| Aging Advocates offers consumer education, and advocates on behalf
of seniors and their families. |
"I'd like some help finding a retirement community that meets my
needs."
| Aging Advocates can help locate appropriate facilities and provide
guidance throughout the transition. |
| Aging Advocates can conduct monitoring visits to residents of care
facilities and ensure their needs are being met. |
"I live too far from my loved one to keep an eye on things. Is there
someone I can trust to help?"
| Aging Advocates acts as a liaison to families at a distance,
making sure things are going well and alerting families to any problems that
arise. |
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