As the variety of services available to improve the lifestyles of the elderly have increased, retirement decisions have become more complicated. Families and other professionals now turn to Professional Care Managers to help them navigate the complex puzzle of retirement living resources. As Professional Geriatric Care Managers, we have insight into issues surrounding long distance care giving, housing options, home safety concerns, including adaptations, in-home services, and the emotional aspects of aging. We offer counseling and consultation services regarding situational problems or crises. We can assist with many of the unique problems faced by the elderly, disabled and their families, such as grief and loss issues and conflict concerning care issues. We also offer the Friendly Visitor Program in which our assistant care managers visit clients in care facilities or in their own homes. The friendly visitor can run errands, go shopping, or go on outings such as lunch, church or a concert. The friendly visitor can also stop by just to share a cup of coffee and visit.
We provide a professional assessment and plan of action to assist in making the right choices with the aged or disabled individual. The process begins with a face-to-face evaluation of the elderly or disabled individual to determine such areas of concern as functional and cognitive ability, psychosocial resources, family involvement and financial resources. A plan evolves from this information and the client is linked to needed services in the community. We have extensive knowledge about the costs, quality, and availability of resources in our community. One call to us will connect you to the appropriate services, saving you time and emotionally costly mistakes.
After an extensive assessment is complete and the care plan is in place, we implement the plan by coordinating the care and services needed by our clients. This may include placement of care givers, referrals to other professionals (attorneys, therapists or physicians) or community services. We monitor the care that our clients receive to ensure quality care and recommend any changes that are in the best interest of our clients.
GeriatriCare® Management, Inc. offers counseling and consultation services for families and individuals experiencing situational problems or crises. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive post-masters degree experience is available and offers ongoing support services to the clients and the family. We will help to resolve the crisis by whatever services are required including counseling, coordination of care givers, referral to other professionals or emergency placement in the appropriate facility. We understand and can assist with many of the common problems faced by the elderly, disabled and their families, such as grief and loss issues and conflict around care issues.
As Professional Geriatric Care Managers, we have extensive knowledge of community resources including Elder Care Attorneys, Home Health Agencies, Accountants, and other Health Care Professionals.
BILL PAYING, CLAIMS SERVICES, & ENTITLEMENTS
GeriatriCare® Management, Inc. is not a professional investment counseling agency or a bank. However, we do provide personalized services in small estates where use of a Bank or Trust Department would by inappropriate. GeriatriCare® Management, Inc. can provide account management and bill-paying services in appropriate situations. Established working relationships with banks, accountants and attorneys skilled in benefits and estate planning enable us to develop a comprehensive care plan which will maximize the use of income and resources. We also provide assistance with medial insurance claims and processing of Medicaid, VA aid and attendance and other entitlements.
We have extensive knowledge of available housing options in the Washington DC area including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Nursing Care and Group Homes. While assessing housing options, we make recommendations on placement based on our client's medical needs and financial situation. If necessary, we will locate facilities and apply for an Auxiliary Grant or Medicaid.
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