How Do I Find a Geriatric Care Manager?

The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) is an organization of practitioners whose goal is the advancement of expert assistance to the elderly and their families. I’m proud to say that I’ve been elected to the National Board of the NAPGCM and Serving Seniors can help you in all areas of qualified elderly care.

When It Pays to Hire a Pro

(CBS News) You always want to save money where you can but there are certain tasks when hiring a pro is to your advantageClick on the link below to see the full article by the CBS news staffhttps://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/04/06/earlyshow/main20051284.shtml

How to decide if your family needs a geriatric-care manager

The holidays should be a joyful time of homecoming for families, but sometimes those visits also reveal that elderly parents are more frail or more forgetful than before.Click here to read the entire article:https://www.marketwatch.com/story/geriatric-care-managers-ease-family-transitions-2009-12-10?pagenumber=1

What questions should a person ask when hiring a Professional Geriatric Care Manager?

*What are your professional credentials?A care manager should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related area and/or be a licensed nurse. Certification as a case manager is preferred, as well.*Are you a member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM)? If not, why not?Members of the NAPGCM must have set education, credentials, certification, and experience.

What are the top 10 signs of quality services of Professional Geriatric Care Management? *Accepts the older adult as the primary client but considers all others affected by his her/her care needs as part of the client system.The PGCM’s goal is to arrive at a solution that allows maximum decision-making autonomy for the person receiving care and for the other persons involved with or affected by these care needs.

Program Affiliations and Publications

Program Affiliations and Publicationsof Serving Seniors, Inc.Program AffiliationsServing Seniors, Inc. is a member of "The Wraparound Program" and it's "Community Collaborative Team". The Wraparound Program consists of geriatric evaluation centers, home care agencies, social workers, and other dementia care consultants.

Cost Saving Examples After Hiring a Professional Geriatric Care Manager

A professional geriatric care manager (PGCM) can help families realize cost savings, but the biggest advantage is the emotional peace of mind knowing that a relative or loved one is being cared for with the most appropriate level of care as recommended by the PGCM.Regarding the average savings from hiring a GCM, The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) does not generate projectable data across the country.