Geriatric Care Management

VNS Health

For generations, New Yorkers have known us as the Visiting Nurse Service of New York. Now, we are VNS Health. Our new name reflects the full range of easy-to-access services and health plans we offer you.

VNS HEALTH HOME CARE

Has your doctor recommended home care after you come home from the hospital? Are you looking for private-duty nursing or companion care? Do you know you need something but aren’t sure of your options? VNS Health can help.

VNS Health Hospice Care

If you are just starting to look into hospice, you may wonder what your options are. VNS Health makes it easy to get the information you need to make decisions about care. We’re with you, every step of the way.

HEALTH PLANS FROM VNS HEALTH

For more than two decades, our health plans have helped tens of thousands of people connect with outstanding care. Which one is right for you?

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Mental health matters. Our specialized programs deliver consistent, coordinated care to the people who need it and their families. Services and support are available in the home and community.

RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS & FAMILIES

VNS Health gives you the tools you need to take care of a loved one, manage your own health, and feel confident as you make choices about care.

VNS Health in the Community

At VNS Health, we’re more than your health care team. We’re your neighbors, and we invite you to get involved so we can build healthy communities together.

VNS Health has solutions for:

• Referring patients to in-home care
• Community partners seeking behavioral health support for at-risk individuals
• Health care organizations in need of customized care management and managed care services

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. You have other family obligations or work commitments, or their care may require expertise that you don’t have. 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. Geriatric care management 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 tend to every detail related to an older person’s needs.

Geriatric care managers have specialized expertise in all aspects of 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 do things correctly or quickly find the right person for a task.

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.

Geriatric care managers have specialized expertise in all aspects of caring for elderly people. They support caregivers and help you navigate the system. With a geriatric care manager, you get peace of mind and a partner who can do things correctly or quickly find the right person for a task.To learn more about geriatric care management, complete the form below. A member of our team will get back to you.

What Does a Geriatric Care Manager Do?

Geriatric care managers manage all aspects of care. They can also 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. Geriatric care management is fully customizable, so you can make sure your loved one receives the services they need now and in the future.