Geriatric Care Management is a specialty that assists the elderly and their families plan for and arrange long term care. The experienced professionals at Senior Placement Services are not only well versed in the intricacies of long term care, but are sensitive to the emotional stress patients and their families may experience during this most important transition.
- Care Management begins with a personalized assessment by a Geriatric Care Manager.
- This qualified professional meets with the patient and family in order to identify specific needs and problems that might exist. Medical, financial, social and emotional factors are all taken into consideration.
- A plan of care is developed.
- The Geriatric Care Manager will then assist families in arranging for whatever type of care is appropriate.
- Counseling to determine eligibility for entitlements/Medicaid and assistance in obtaining Medicaid is provided when appropriate.
- The Geriatric Care Manager will continue to monitor the care being provided and implement changes as needed.