Caring for a parent or partner often feels overwhelming and exhausting: You worry about whether they’re safe when you aren’t with them. You're making important decisions but may not feel like you have the right information — or even know what questions to ask. Their care may require expertise that you don't have. You have other family obligations or work commitments. Whatever the reason, when you aren’t able to give them the care they need, you may feel stressed, guilty, or unsure where to turn.
VNS Health is here to help. Our geriatric care management service gives you an expert who understands the challenges of caregiving, and can advise and guide you every step of the way.
VNS Health Personal Care earned the Best of Home Care Provider of Choice award, recognizing our commitment to the highest quality of care and patient satisfaction.
What Is a Geriatric Care Manager?
Geriatric care managers are nurses or social workers who have specialized expertise in caring for elderly people. They assess needs, coordinate care, and propose solutions to problems. They also support caregivers and help you navigate the system. With a geriatric care manager, you get peace of mind and a partner who can tend to every detail related to your loved one's needs.
VNS Health geriatric care managers are certified through the Commission for Case Manager Certification, which requires rigorous testing and adherence to strict ethics and standards.
We’ve made it easy to learn more about geriatric care management. Simply complete our form and a member of our team will get back to you.
What Does a Geriatric Care Manager Do?
Geriatric care managers can provide the support you need. In addition to overseeing all aspects of care, they can work with financial and legal experts, coordinate with hospital social workers or discharge planners, and guide families through difficult conversations and care decisions.
Assist with financial and legal matters
- Pay bills, file insurance claims, and manage other paperwork
- Go to professional meetings, such as with attorneys or financial advisors
- Hire and oversee contractors to make home modifications for aging in place
Manage care
- Assess physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs, and then develop and oversee care plans
- Arrange for care, often on short notice
- Supervise care teams and monitor in-home medical and personal care
- Attend medical appointments, communicate with providers, and keep you informed about instructions and results
- Make sure your loved one takes their medications properly
- Identify areas where caregivers need support and recommend solutions
Advise families making care decisions
- Evaluate your parent’s need for care — both initially and on an ongoing basis
- Communicate with long-distance family members
- Advise on vehicle safety
- Facilitate challenging family discussions
- Research long-term care facilities, including a quality review to guide placement decisions
- Monitor facility safety and quality of care after your loved one moves in
Getting Started with Geriatric Care Management
Ready to get started? The first step is an assessment by a geriatric care manager. This evaluation:
- Happens in the home, where your loved one is most comfortable
- Includes a thorough review of their physical, mental, legal, social, and financial well-being
- Assesses your loved one’s ability to do activities of daily living
We’ll recommend the geriatric care management services that fit your situation, and you can choose the ones that appeal to you.
It’s easy to set up an evaluation. Complete our form and a member of our team will get back to you.
Geriatric Care Management Service Area
VNS Health geriatric care management is available in:
- The Bronx
- Brooklyn
- Manhattan
- Queens
- Staten Island
- Nassau County
- Rockland County
- Suffolk County
- Westchester County
Paying for Geriatric Care Management
Insurance doesn’t cover geriatric care management, so families pay privately. Costs depend on which services you choose: Geriatric care management is fully customizable, so you can make sure your loved one receives the right services now and as their needs change. VNS Health offers transparent pricing so you’ll always know what to expect.
Connect with Our Geriatric Care Management Team
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