What is a professional geriatric care manager (PGCM)?

A PGCM is a specialist who helps senior citizens and families or responsible parties who are caring for senior relatives. The PGCM is trained and experienced in any of several fields related to long-term care, including nursing, gerontology, and social work, with a specialized focus on issues related to aging and elder care. The PGCM is an experienced guide and resource for families of mature adults and others with chronic needs. Click here to read what the requirements are for a Certified Care Manager.Geriatric care managers are normally licensed in their area of expertise (such as nursing or social work), but there is no state certification for professional geriatric care managers. For this reason, anyone can use the title case or care manager, but only those who are certified are allowed to use the term "Professional Geriatric Care Manager". The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers recognizes the following designations for a "Certified Care Manager": CMC, ...  more