Senior Solution Team

How Does a GCM Help?

The primary goal of an experienced Geriatric Care Manager is to restore a high quality of life and peace of mind to the entire family. To achieve this, our GCM’s partner closely with any fellow healthcare provider involved in the care of your loved one, including primary care physicians, gero-psychiatrists, skilled home health care agencies, skilled nursing facilities, Assisted Living, Board & Care facilities, hospital staff, and family members assisting in care. We help ensure that the communication related to the senior’s well-being and plan of care is communicated to all appropriate parties and family members.

Our GCM’s are available to family members 24 hours a day, 7 days per week for urgent care needs. In essence, we become the direct line of communication in challenging times. If your aging loved one experiences a medical change of condition, or a traumatic event such as a fall, our GCM’s are available to accompany them to the hospital and provide vital medical history to the emergency team. We act as a liaison to family at a distance, and stay with your loved one to comfort and support them until you arrive, providing updates as the situation progresses.

		We assist to solve problems related to the affects of dementia and related behaviors.
		We screen, arrange and monitor ongoing in-home care or other vital support services.
		We assure continuity of care and a safe comfortable transition home after hospital stays.
		We continually review and assess all prescribed medications.
		We provide vital crisis intervention services on your behalf.
		We act as liaisons to out-of-town families or conservators, overseeing care, anticipating and alerting families to specific problems.
		We collaborate with our clients’ physicians to manage chronic diseases most effectively.
		We offer comprehensive bill paying services and support.
		We assist in managing transitions to/from home to hospital, retirement complex, assisted living or skilled nursing facility.
		We supervise medication monitoring, management, and refills, as needed.
		We are advocates on your behalf at the seniors family medical appointments.
		We educate family caregivers to understand options to avoid “caregiver burnout”. "

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