Clients often juggle demands of family, career and concerns for their aging parents.
Some of the critical issues arise when their parents require more assistance at home, but the adult child lives out of state.
Depending on friends and neighbors to keep informed about an aging parent’s needs or failing health is not adequate.
An article from our friends at Squared Away blog may be of some help.
The topic is geriatric care management.
The article is titled: What’s a Geriatric Care Manager Anyway? (February 22, 2018)
There are numerous ways in which a geriatric care manager (or aging life care specialist) can be of help. According to the article there are “various roles that geriatric care managers play for parents and offspring.”...such as assessment of home safety and issues of cognitive impairment.
The fees for a geriatric care manager range widely and are usually on an hourly basis.
An elder care attorney or trust attorney often would know of qualified individuals in the field and could make a referral.
There is also a searchable database at www.aginglifecare.org to get you started with more information.
Be aware that there are varied certifications in the field of geriatric care management.
The website also offers a list of questions to ask, either prior or after any on-site assessment: including:
“What resources will it take to handle this situation?
Are there any alternative courses of action?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative?
Who will be working with you?
How many professionals may be involved?
What about off-hours and backup?
How are fees computed?
How are travel time and mileage handled?
How are services terminated?”
I would include – Which other family members will be included in decision-making for an aging parent?
Remember to check credentials, request references and personally follow through with anyone who will be offering care to a loved one.
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