As part of our ongoing efforts to educate our community about Aging Life Care Professionals, also known as Geriatric Care Managers, we want to highlight their essential role in helping aging individuals and their families navigate the complexities of care planning and aging-related challenges. Whether you’re just starting to explore care options or need expert guidance, our professionals are here to assist year-round.
When managing the care of an aging loved one, sometimes you may need more help than you can on your own. Whether you need help with managing finances, navigating a difficult or recent diagnosis, or handling arrangements for day-to-day care, a geriatric care manager can be the right option for you and your family.
What Does a Geriatric Care Manager Do?
Geriatric care managers, or aging life care professionals, help identify customized care solutions for seniors, including those living with disabilities or chronic conditions.
The care manager can help educate and provide resources to assist with a variety of challenges. With a wide network of connections and experience dealing with complex issues, care managers become a family lifeline.
Ways We Can Help:
- Housing decisions
- Financial advocacy
- Legal planning with elder law attorneys
- Navigate family dynamics
- Become an advocate for the care recipient and family caregiver
- Coordinate support
- Assist in positive decision-making
- Crisis intervention
- Coordinating in-home and out-of-home services and appointments
- Provide stress relief and emotional support
- Attend medical appointments
How to Find the Right Geriatric Care Manager
Each person’s care needs are unique, and that’s why we perform a comprehensive assessment and develop a care plan to provide the best recommendations for allowing independence in a safe environment.
If you or someone in your family is facing challenges with aging, please call us at 610-667-2838 or email us at CareManagement@waverlyconnect.com. We’re here to support you and your family.