Caring For Elderly Parents

Many of us today are in the midst of caring for our elderly parents, in addition to caring for our children, working and juggling all the activities in our lives.

Some of us have elderly parents who live in other states or many miles away, so we worry and we do our best to handle situations long distance. Or we travel frequently to take care of everything that needs to be taken care of.

It's overwhelming, emotionally and physically.

But there is help. Using a Geriatric Care Manager to take care of all the day to day healthcare issues for your elderly parents will give you peace of mind that they are being taken care of and it will give you time to devote to your own family.

How do Geriatric Care Managers help in Caring For Your Elderly Parents?

They provide...
	comprehensive assessment and development of a client-specific geriatric care management plan.
	coordination & personal accompaniment to physician and medical appointments.
	support, advocacy, and liaison services between loved one, family, and all medical providers.
	evaluate, select, and monitor all medical and in-home geriatric care services.
	organization and document prescription medications, and instruction to client and caregivers on proper administration.
	communication with physicians to minimize potential drug interactions and negative side affects.
	crisis intervention and support.
	post-hospital discharge planning with home safety review and coordination of home modifications.
	planning, selection and coordination of alternative living options, such as assisted living or nursing homes.
	face to face visits with client in hospital, care facility, or at home, with ongoing phone and e-mail updates to family members.
	locate and interview caregivers in order to find the appropriate match for clients' specific needs. We assist in hiring and managing these caregivers.

If you have any questions about caring for your elderly parents, please contact us today!