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| What Is Elder Care Management? |
ELDER
CARE MANAGEMENT is a
rapidly growing service profession. Also called
"geriatric care management", professionals in this field
are dedicated to assisting frail elders and their families plan care
solutions that work for everyone. They mee t with families, assess
needs and develop strategies and long-term plans for handling
difficult caregiving situations.Families benefit from the professional's experience with service agencies, familiarity with local care providers and ability to work in a complicated "red tape" environment. The elderly person benefits from the Elder Care Manager's experience with geriatric patients and ability to advocate for the best possible services. Since decisions about elder care often have to be made in tense and tumultuous situations, everyone benefits from having the input and compassion of a objective, well-informed person. Beyond assessment and planning, an Elder Care Manager can also assist with day-to-day issues like transportation, medical appointments, supervision of care agencies and arranging for meal delivery. Elder Care Managers come from a variety of backgrounds. Usually, they have training in social work, nursing, gerontology or counseling. Their experience with the elderly usually comes from family work, client advocacy, long-term care or therapy. |
KAREN
CAN HELP your family with elder care in a
variety of ways. To see an outline of several Service Programs, click the links below.
The Nursing Home Placement Program The Alternate Living Placement Program The Independent Living Program Any of these programs can be tailored to suit your family's needs. |
| Who Uses The Services Of A Elder Care Manager? |
| ELDER CARE MANAGERS are hired by families for whom caregiving has become increasingly stressful and by families who live far away from their elders. They are hired by lawyers and financial planners who depend upon the Elder Care Manager's ability to assess complex clinical situations and recommend solutions. Trust officers frequently engage the services of an Elder Care Manager to make sure that elder care is well-targeted and cost-effective. Doctors and other health professionals rely on the specialized individual services that an Elder Care Manager can offer to families and elders. The intervention of an Elder Care Manager can often prevent crises and help avoid unnecessary hospitalizations. | ||
| What Services Does Karen Provide? |
| CARING
FOR AN ELDERLY relative in your home or their
home is fine when you can easily provide the care that is
needed. Problems arise when you can't. When your work,
your family life, and even your caregiving, are beginning
to suffer because you are stretched too thin, it is time
to look for new solutions. It is time to enlist the
services of an Elder Care Manager. Karen can help your family shine a new light on possible caregiving solutions. Extra help in the home, assisted living apartments, nursing homes - Karen is familiar with all of the elder care options in the Rochester area and can help your family assess its position and determine what is needed. Karen's ability to advocate for your family, her experience and knowledge of the health care system, and her compassion for those in difficult care situations will all serve to alleviate the stress of your elder care situation and help you feel confident that you are making informed decisions. |
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