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Geriatric care management is a service designed to evaluate the special needs an individual may require in order to maintain their independence and long-term care needs. Those seeking help in making these assessments can turn to a geriatric care manager. The numerous services available to assist in this goal can be arranged by the care managers of Elder Care Directions. While
many of today’s elderly will live longer, they will also face a greater
likelihood of suffering from chronic illnesses which can limit their
abilities to prepare meals, shop, manage monthly bill paying, do
housework, take medication, drive or remain in their current living
situation. Many will turn to
family members for assistance. However,
most families are unable to be involved on a continuous basis due to the
demands in their own lives or geographic separation.
Another problem facing the elderly
and their family caregivers, they may not know what resources are
available to them. A 1997
study revealed one third of the respondents did not know where they would
turn for information. The
same study revealed 68 percent of adult children had not discussed with
their elderly parents what it would take for them to continue to live
independently and safely. Elder
Care Directions and its care managers can help seniors and their families
adjust and cope with the challenges of aging. Elder Care Directions acts as an intermediary between client and the care and service providers to ensure that assistance is delivered in an appropriate and timely manner. Elder Care’s managers are professionals in the healthcare field and are trained and experienced in providing assessment, care management, home assistance, counseling, crisis intervention and healthcare education. Elder
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