Caring for an aging loved one can be a full-time job, between medical appointments and home care services. In many cases, families live too far apart to properly manage their senior’s health and safety. Whether you’re acting as a caregiver from across the country or across town, a Geriatric Care Manager can ensure that nothing is overlooked. Geriatric Care Managers, also called Aging Life Care Experts, can provide services such as:

Medical Management: Attend doctor appointments, update medications with pharmacy, schedule future checkups and testing, act as liaison between physicians and families, order medical supplies, do in person check-ins with patient.

Health Insurance Support– Medicare can be challenging, especially when choosing a plan that covers general checkups, specialists, and prescription drugs.

Home Safety Assessments– Evaluate each room to identify hazards such as tripping, slipping, where grab bars should be installed, toilet seat risers, night lights, bedrails, and more.

Physician Referrals– A Geriatric Care manager usually knows physician teams in the area and can often provide a list of suggestions.

Transportation Arrangement– Local taxis, senior community ride services, volunteer programs.

Emotional / Social Services– Access to elder social workers, support groups, and local social activities such as art therapy/classes, concerts, library activities.

Respite Care for Caregivers– Adult Day Care opportunities, choosing, hiring, and overseeing home health aides.

Short and Long-Term Health Plans– These discussions can include aging in place with a live in caregiver, moving to an assisted living facility, or to a continuous care location.

To find a Geriatric Care Manager near you, log on to the Aging Lifecare Association.