CARE AT HOME
Geriatric Care Management
A geriatric care manager can assess an older adult’s situation, organize services and help families make informed care decisions—especially when needs are complex or relatives live far away.
What a care manager can do
Care managers are often nurses, social workers or other aging-services professionals. Their exact training and scope vary, so families should verify credentials and experience.
Assessment & Planning
Evaluate safety, health, daily functioning, housing, caregiver capacity and available resources, then recommend a practical care plan.
Service Coordination
Locate providers, arrange appointments, coordinate home care, communicate with family and help organize transitions after a hospitalization.
Ongoing Oversight
Monitor the care plan, visit the older adult, identify changing needs and provide local support for families who cannot be present regularly.
When families may benefit
A care manager may be helpful when there are multiple medical or safety concerns, caregiver conflict, repeated hospitalizations, memory loss, an urgent housing decision, or no nearby relative able to coordinate care.
How care management is usually paid
Most private care managers charge an hourly rate, an assessment fee or a monthly coordination fee. These services are commonly paid privately, although some programs or insurance arrangements may offer limited assistance. Request a written explanation of services, rates and billing practices.
Questions to ask before hiring
• What professional licenses or certifications do you hold? • How much experience do you have with our specific concerns? • Which services are included and billed separately? • Do you receive referral fees from providers? • How often will you communicate with the family? • Who responds after hours or during an emergency?
Get a clearer plan for what comes next
Senior Needs Guide can help your family organize its concerns and identify the types of professional support to consider.
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