Geriatric Tips
Tips for Choosing a Geriatric Care Manager
Selecting a geriatric care manager is much like choosing any other professional that you and your family would be working with closely.
Here some tips, advice, and assistance when considering your options:
- Look for a member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. Members of this association have met certain criteria regarding education and experience in health sciences and social service.
- Request References.
- Request literature about their company, years of practice, websites, and biography.
- Check with the BBB (Better Business Bureau)
- Ask about fees, contracts, and extra charges like mileage or phone calls.
- Be sure to understand what services they provide and their on-call schedule. Will they be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?
- Remember that a geriatric care manager becomes your “eyes and ears,” especially when you live some distance from your parents.
- Ask them about their process, their communication schedule (How often will they report?). What is the primary method of communication?
This is an important decision, so take your time when deciding. Communicate any concerns immediately, and work together as a team to accomplish the ultimate goal, which is keeping your loved one safe and well cared for.