Geriatric Care Management
GCMs are trained in a variety of areas, including social work, gerontology, and senior health and wellness.
We take a care management approach to home care. You will be paired with a Certified Geriatric Care Manager that transforms the experience of finding, screening, and hiring in-home care services in New York. Our comprehensive program of professional advocacy and support for seniors and families dealing with complex care and quality of life issues. A support system for families of relatively independent seniors, with frequent visits by a Care Manager and limited telephonic coordination.
Here is What a Professional Geriatric Care Manager can do for you or your aging loved one:
In-Home Visits
Geriatric Assessments
Assisted Living Placement
Linkage to Community Resources
Assistance with Housing Alternatives
Alzheimer’s | Dementia Evaluations
Individual & Group Counseling
MEDICAID Recertification
Referrals to Managed Long-term Care Programs / Private Home Care Agencies
Assistance with Hospital/Rehabilitation Discharge Planning
What Do Geriatric Care Managers Do?
Discuss difficult topics and complex issues
Make home visits and suggest needed services
Address emotional concerns
Make short- and long-term plans
Evaluate in-home care needs
Select care personnel
Coordinate medical services
Evaluate other living arrangements
Provide caregiver stress relief
In-Home Services
We Assess your parent or loved one and serve as their local personal health and medical care advocate.
We Advise with a comprehensive long term care plan with specific recommendations to address concerns and optimize well being.
Our In-Home Care Services Include:
Geriatric Assessment
Referral and follow-up with appropriate In-Home Services
Weekly visitations to see clients in their home/care facility
Coordination and supervision of In-Home Caregivers and other support services
Individual & Group Counseling
Advocate during a crisis at the hospital or doctor office, liaison with medical and care professionals and keep family informed.
Identify financial entitlements to help pay for care and advise you on needed care directives for optimal management of care.
Support to families facing illness, end of life issues
Alzheimers and Dementia, Caregiver Support
Facilitate transition to assisted living with complete analysis providing industry insider expertise and advice
Entitlements
Did you know that there are significant government benefits that you may be eligible for? Just because you own your own home, or have assets and substantial income - doesn’t mean you can’t receive these benefits! Especially if your loved one needs home care, we are specialized in assisting to obtain these services. These programs can be complicated to navigate and can lead to application rejection for technicalities or incorrectly filled out forms. We understand the time sensitivity of the application process, and we are experienced in the regulations therefore we can help you complete the requirements so that you may receive an approved application on the first attempt.
POOLED INCOME-ONLY TRUSTS
MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY
MEDICAID APPLICATION ASSISTANCE