What is a professional geriatric care manager?

A Professional Geriatric Care Manager (PGCM) is a health and human services specialist who serves as a guide, advocate, and resource for families caring for older relatives. A PGCM assists older adults and persons with disabilities to reach their maximum functional potential. The individual’s independence is encouraged, while safety and security concerns are also addressed. A Professional Geriatric Care Manager (PGCM) is a member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (GCM) and is certified and committed to adhering to the GCM Pledge of Ethics and Standards of Practice.  more

A Professional Geriatric Care Managers (PGCM) is a health and human services specialist who helps families who are caring for older relatives. The PGCM is trained and experienced in any of several fields related to long-term care, including, but not limited to nursing, gerontology, social work, or psychology, with a specialized focus on issues related to aging and elder care. Huntington Home Care's Geriatric Care Managers assist older adults and persons with disabilities in attaining their maximum functional potential. In addition, our GCM is an experienced guide and resource for families of older adults and others with chronic needs. Since Huntington Home Care Geriatric Care Managers are members of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM), we are committed to adhering to the NAPGCM Pledge of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Do I Really Need a Professional Geriatric Care Manager? Evaluate whether you have the time, inclination, or skills to manage ...  more

A Professional Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) is a human service professional who specializes in assisting elders and their families with long term care issues. Geriatric Care Managers: • Conduct care planning assessments to identify problems, eligibility for assistance and need for services • Screen, arrange and monitor in-home help and additional health and mental health services • Review financial, legal and medical issues and offer referrals to other professionals for dealing with problems and conserving assets • Provide crisis intervention • Act as a liaison to families and long-distance care givers • Offer guidance in identifying alternative housing options and facilitating transitions • Provide counseling, psychosocial support, education and advocacy for elders and their families. Case Example Part 1 It was 4:45 p.m. on a Friday afternoon and Dr. Jack Braun had just hung up the phone after speaking with Susan Moore, a nurse with the local Visiting Nurses Association (VNA). Dr. ...  more

A Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) is a health and human services professional with a specialized body of knowledge and experience related to aging and elder care issues. A Professional GCM is a member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (www.caremanager.org).  more

A Professional Geriatric Care Manager (PGCM) is a professional who specializes in assisting older adults to attain the highest quality of care that ensures the highest quality of life based on the senior’s circumstances. A care manager works with the family and senior to assess needs, and then develops a plan of care and arranges for community services to meet their needs and their budget. The care manager continually monitors the plan over time and adjusts the services. What is the difference in a care manager and a caregiver? A caregiver, or companion, will keep the senior company, do light housekeeping, prepare meals and assist in daily health routines. A care manager is a professional (nurse, counselor, social worker, gerontologist) who is trained to manage a range of health, psychological, emotional, functional, legal and financial issues relating to the older adult’s well being. One area of the care manager’s expertise is overseeing the recruitment, training and supervision of ...  more