A Resource In Your Back Pocket: Geriatric Care Managers Amy Fowler, - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

A Resource In Your Back Pocket: Geriatric Care Managers

Amy Fowler, BA, CMC WNC Geriatric Care Management March 25, 2016

Realities of Aging

Aging population is growing rapidly We are living longer and therefore needs for care/service are longer Seniors want to stay at home Medication usage is highest among senior population

What is a Care Manager?

Social worker, nurse, gerontologist or other mental health care professional Specialized training, experience in the field, and familiarity with community resources Follows a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice developed by Aging Life Care Assn. Hourly fee: $70-150

What does a Geriatric Care Manager do?

When to refer to a care manager

Concerns go beyond your expertise and ability to help Client/family needs information about community services Client has little or no support from local family members Client keeps falling through the cracks and needs an advocate Client/family needs unbiased information Family disagrees about next steps Caregiver feels

• verwhelmed and

unable to move forward Client needs

• versight of

existing care Abuse, neglect or exploitation occurs

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www.aginglifecare.org

www.aginglifecare.org

Amy Fowler, BA, CMC WNC Geriatric Care Management amy@wncgcm.com 828-776-4269