Thank you! Your services have been wonderful! They have helped us all to make some recent important decisions. We, the children, would have no idea how to find the best and correct information on these items without you. We have really valued your time.
Without Life-Links I would be doomed.
A Professional Geriatric Care Manager (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 care management, including, but not limited to nursing, counseling, gerontology, or social work, with a specialized focus on issues related to aging and elder care.
Geriatric care management usually involves an in-depth assessment, developing a care plan, arranging for services, and following up or monitoring care. Families are not obligated to implement any part of the suggested care plan. However, due to their experience and familiarity with community resources, PGCMs often suggest potential alternatives the family may not have considered. PGCMs can also ensure the aging person receives the best possible care and any benefits to which they are entitled.
Utilizing a Professional Geriatric Care Manager typically saves the family money in the long run, by assessing precise needs and helping the client and family choose the most appropriate specific service. Following the initial assessment, the PGCM will help the family carefully estimate the ongoing cost of service delivery.
As members in the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, Life-Links is committed to adhering to their Pledge of Ethics and Standards of Practice. As an independent business our aim is to provide objective assessments and unbiased recommendations to allow the aging adult to attain their maximum functional potential and highest possible quality of life.
For a lighter take on the subject, read 10 Reasons to Hire a Geriatric Care Manager.