What is a Care Manager?

You've heard the term Care Manager, but who are they and what do they do?

An Aging Life Care Manager™ acts as a coach to help family members get the best care for their loved one.
Often, when you are a family caregiver, or you have an aging family member that you think needs assistance, you can be overwhelmed with choices and decisions.

Trying to navigate the sea of doctors, referrals and decisions for your loved one and coordinating it all with other family members who may live near and far can be emotionally and physically draining.

Working with a Care Manager you can:

• Determine what medical, physical and social needs your loved one has and who best can assist with meeting these needs
• Get more information on medical, financial and legal options including benefits you may be eligible for
• Work together to create a care plan for now and for the future so you are prepared as changes in care needs occur
• Ensure that family members are communicating about the loved one's needs and are on the same page with care and decisions
• Help with finding a care facility or transitioning from home to a facility for your family member

A Care Manager is your expert partner, ready to help you in many areas that you would otherwise have to go alone. Save time, money, and frustration by working with someone who knows the answers to your questions and does this every day with families just like yours.

Care Managers don't just work with older adults, they also help younger adults with disabilities or special needs and adults who may be recovering from an injury or illness.

At Eldercare Services our Care Managers are certified by the Aging Life Care Association (formerly the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers).

Contact Eldercare Services for a professional assessment of your personal situation and see if care management can benefit you today.