Geriatric Care Manager

Who They Are and What They Do…

Geriatric care managers are degreed, licensed and certified specialists who assist seniors and disabled individuals and their families in meeting their long term care needs. Most geriatric care managers have training in gerontology, social work, nursing, and/or counseling. They have extensive knowledge about the costs, quality, and availability of services in their communities. By evaluating an individual’s level of health, emotional state, finances and their legal documents, the manager can help to identify problems and offer timely, practical and cost effective solutions.

Services Provided by a Geriatric Care Manager

Conducting care-planning assessments to identify needs, problems, and eligibility for assistance
Screening, arranging, and monitoring in-home help and other services
Reviewing financial, legal, or medical issues
Offering referrals to specialists to avoid future problems and to conserve assets
Making sure things are going well and alerting families of problems
Acting as a liaison for families that are out of town
Providing crisis intervention
Assistance with moving their clients to or from retirement centers, assisted living facilities, rehabs, or skilled nursing facilities
Providing client and family education and advocacy
Offering counseling and support

Care management fees are billed privately on a fee-for-service basis. They are not covered by Medicaid, Medicare, or most health insurance policies. However, clients may be able to bill some services to long term care insurance, depending on the policy. *