Long Distance Caregiving: How a Geriatric Care Manager Can Help You
Last month I received two comments about long-distance caregiving, a situation that is all too common and always challenging. Caregiving is sometimes a complicated task, and any difficulty can become magnified by the sense and reality of your being far away. Caregivers who reside at a distance from their loved ones often experience feelings of anxiety, lack of control and guilt. My best advice is to plan ahead. Familiarize yourself with services in your loved one’s area, or call a...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
When to Consider a Geriatric Care Manager
Welcome, readers. In this first column, I discuss what a geriatric care manager like me does, and when to consider using a care manager. My following missives will be guided by your feedback, so please be in touch! Caring for an elderly loved one can be confusing, frustrating and overwhelming. There are many emotional pulls and no single easy solution to any situation you may be facing. Even if you feel you are moving in the right direction, other family...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Helping Low-Income Seniors: One Geriatric Care Manager's Story
My friend, Erin Koebler, who lives in Pittsburgh, works in a Medicaid waiver program sponsored by Allegheny County’s Department of Aging. Her department is the payor of last resorts for home care and modifications, when both private insurance and Medicare have denied needed services for seniors in their homes. I spoke with her recently about her job—as the Pennsylvania governor’s Long-term Living System Initiative is trying get people back in their homes and save Medicaid dollars—and as Erin said, “by...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
What Is...a Geriatric Care Manager?
One of the first things Gilbert Guide recommends to anyone searching for long-term care for themselves or a loved one is to obtain a professional care assessment through a case manager, or a geriatric care manager (GCM). GCMs usually have a background in health and human services—often times, a GCM is also a gerontologist, nurse, social worker, or psychologist with a specialized focus on issues related to senior care and aging. In essence, a GCM is a professional advocate...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
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