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06/16/2024

For all the dads who are here and for those who passed and still here in our hearts. 🩷

06/06/2024

Today marks a solemn occasion in history, the 80th anniversary of D-Day. As we commemorate the valor and sacrifice of those who stormed the beaches of Normandy, let's honor their memory by reflecting on the courage of the heroes who fought for our freedom.

05/25/2024

Memorial Day is a time to reflect on those who gave up their lives so we can enjoy freedom.

05/12/2024

05/09/2024

What are the benefits of having a geriatric care manager?

Hiring a geriatric care manager offers several key benefits for seniors and their families:

1. Expertise in assessing needs and developing care plans tailored to the senior's specific situation across areas like health, housing, finances, and daily activities

2. Coordinating and monitoring all necessary medical services, in-home care, housing arrangements, legal/financial matters, and other support to ensure the senior's needs are met comprehensively.

3. Providing counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy to help seniors and families understand options, make informed decisions, and navigate the complexities of aging.

4. Offering an objective third-party perspective to help resolve family conflicts over care decisions.

5. Allowing family members to reclaim their relationship with the senior by reducing caregiver burden and stress.

6. Connecting seniors and families to local resources, support services, and potential financial assistance programs they may not be aware of.

7. Ensuring a smooth transition if the senior needs to move to an assisted living facility or nursing home.

8. Providing peace of mind that a qualified professional is overseeing the senior's well-being, especially for long-distance caregivers.

In essence, geriatric care managers leverage their specialized training and expertise to comprehensively manage a senior's care, alleviating stress and burden for families.

Providing the highest level of compassionate and comprehensive care while maintaining respect and dignity of our senior clients. Based in Connecticut. Patti Urban, aging life care specialist (geriatric care manager) and CEO of Aging Care Planning Solutions, creates Aging Plans of Care for families.

05/08/2024

What is a Geriatric Care Manager?

A geriatric care manager is a professional, often a nurse, social worker, or gerontologist, who specializes in assisting older adults and their families with coordinating care and managing various aspects of aging. Their key responsibilities include:

- Conducting comprehensive assessments to evaluate the older adult's medical, social, emotional, financial, and living situation needs.

- Developing personalized care plans and making recommendations for appropriate services and resources.

- Arranging and coordinating services such as in-home care, transportation, housing options, legal and financial assistance.

- Monitoring the older adult's condition and needs over time, making adjustments to the care plan as necessary.

- Acting as an advocate and liaison between the older adult, family members, and care providers.

- Providing counseling, support, and education to the older adult and their family caregivers.

Geriatric care managers offer expertise in navigating the complexities of aging and can help families make informed decisions, access resources, and ensure their loved one receives appropriate care. Their services are typically paid for privately on a fee-for-service basis. www.agingcarePS.com

12/14/2023

You probably already know that Medicare doesn’t cover in home care services.

However, there is one exception to that rule.

Medicare PACE is a government program that helps older adults get the medical and social services they need to continue living in their homes as they age.

Medicare only pays for home care under the Medicare PACE program. It provides seniors with medical and social services so they can continue to live at home.