What We Do
Professional Geriatric Care Managers can offer:
- Evaluations to identify problems, eligibility for assistance and need for services.
- Personalized services specifically to meet the client’s wants and needs, including information referral and placement in facilities. Customized care plans are designed to institute the appropriate services.
- Counseling and support to seniors and their families.
- Liaison assistance for families at a distance.
- Accessibility since many GCM members are available after hours and on weekends.
- Continuity of care management to reduce miscommunication, time, stress, and costs to clients.
- Monitor the quality of services being delivered by service providers such as the health care system.
- Efficiency and flexibility because GCM services are streamlined and client-centered, not complicated by bureaucratic red tape.
- Cost control. GCM members strive to reduce inappropriate institutional care and overuse of services. They match the service to the client’s needs and help contain costs. Ongoing monitoring can prevent costly crises and unnecessary hospitalizations.
- Quality control. GCM has adopted standards for practice for all its members. In addition, all full members are reviewed for educational and experience requirements prior to acceptance into the Association.
- Review of financial, legal, or medical issues and offer referrals to geriatric specialists to avoid future problems and conserve assets.
