The Geriatric Care Consultants - Lake Forest, Illinois
The Geriatric Care Consultants was founded in 2005 by Nancy Carey, RN, BSN, to provide client-centered care for older adults and the people who care about them. The cornerstone of our service is medical knowledge, along with direct experience addressing the challenges that come with aging. Unlike many geriatric care managers, our consulting services are provided by nurses with hands-on home care experience.
We serve as independent consultants and advocates, helping older adults and their families identify the issues that matter most. We create personalized care plans and help carry them out in the most cost-effective way possible. When additional support is needed, we recommend and arrange trusted service providers to meet those needs.
What is geriatric care management?
Geriatric care management is a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults facing ongoing health challenges. The Geriatric Care Manager leads families to the actions and decisions that ensure quality care and an optimal life for those they love. Geriatric Care Managers are engaged to assist in a variety of areas, such as:
Housing: helping families evaluate and select appropriate level of housing or residential options
Home care services: determining types of services that are right for a client and assisting the family to engage and monitor those services
Medical management: attending doctor appointments, facilitating communication between doctor, client, and family, and if appropriate, monitoring client's adherence to medical orders and instructions
Communication: keeping family members and professionals informed as to the well-being and changing needs of the client
Social activities: providing opportunity for client to engage in social, recreational, or cultural activities that enrich the quality of life
Legal: referring to or consulting with an elder law attorney; providing expert opinion for courts in determining level of care
Financial: may include reviewing or overseeing bill paying or consulting with accountant or client's Power of Attorney
Entitlements: providing information on Federal and state entitlements; connecting families to local programs
Safety and security: monitoring the client at home; recommending technologies to add to security or safety; observing changes and potential risks of exploitation or abuse
Long-distance care: coordinating the care of a loved one for families that live at a distance; including crisis management