What is a Geriatric Care Manager?

A professional Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) is a health and human services specialist who helps families who are caring for older relatives. The GCM is trained and experienced in any of several fields related to care management, including nursing, gerontology, social work, or psychology. 

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What Every Caregiver
Needs to Know about Hiring
In-Home Caregivers

Living at home is a primary wish for most of us as we age.  As caregivers, it is often our responsibility to help choose the appropriate in-home caregiver. 

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How can a GCM Help?

• Conduct care-planning assessments to identify problems and to provide solutions.
• Screen, arrange, and monitor in-home help.
• Provide short- or long-term eldercare assistance for those engaged in local or long distance caregiving. 

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Housing Options for the Older Adult

As family members transition into the role of caregiver, they are often faced with the need to make decisions about the housing needs of a parent or relative. Depending on a variety of factors, the caregiver will make the decision in conjunction with a parent or independently. More about senior housing options 

What Questions to Ask

Professional geriatric care managers have diverse experience, education, and backgrounds. Many are licensed in their state in specific fields (such as nursing or social work). GCMs do not specialize in all areas. When a GCM says s/he practices "care management," find out her/his areas of expertise. Questions to ask before hiring a geriatric care manager

Family Caregiver Agreements

In order for an adult child or other relative to be paid from an aging parent’s assets, it is best that all the elements of the agreement be discussed.  More about family caregiver agreements