Geriatric Care Management
Helps families navigate the complex challenges of aging by providing expert guidance.
WHAT WE DO
Geriatric Care Management
Geriatric Care Management is a professional service that helps families navigate the complex challenges of aging by providing expert guidance, personalized care planning, and ongoing oversight of a loved one’s well-being. While non-medical home care focuses on day-to-day support, a Geriatric Care Manager takes a broader view—coordinating medical care, advocating for the client’s needs, and serving as a trusted advisor to families. This service brings peace of mind by ensuring that every aspect of a loved one’s care is thoughtfully managed, especially when family members are busy, live far away, or need help making informed decisions.
Why work with a Geriatric Care Manager?
A Geriatric Care Manager acts as a trusted advocate, advisor, and coordinator, helping older adults and their families navigate the complexities of aging with confidence and peace of mind. Whether you’re managing care from a distance, facing difficult decisions, or simply feeling overwhelmed, a care manager provides the expertise, guidance, and hands-on support needed to ensure your loved one receives the right care at the right time. It’s personalized, proactive care management that brings clarity, relief, and reassurance when it’s needed most.
- Peace of mind for families, especially those who live far away
- Help with family dynamics and conflicts, fostering better communications and decision making.
- Expert coordination of medical, personal, and home care services
- Improved quality of life for the older adult through tailored care planning
- Early identification of health or safety concerns before they become crises
- Professional advocacy during medical appointments or care transitions
- Reduced Care Partner stress and family conflict through neutral guidance
- Connection to resources, benefits, and trusted professionals
- Help with tough decisions, like moving to assisted living or changing care plans
Care Management Services
- Conducting a comprehensive evaluation of physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and environmental needs
- Developing a personalized care plan with short- and long-term goals
- Identifying gaps in care, safety risks, or unmet medical and personal needs
- Coordinating medical appointments, therapies, and follow-ups
- Communicating with doctors, specialists, and care teams to ensure continuity of care
- Advocating for the client’s best interests during medical visits or care transitions
- Helping interpret diagnoses, medications, and treatment options
- Recommending and arranging home modifications to reduce fall risks
- Identifying appropriate in-home care services and community resources
- Monitoring and adjusting care plans as needs change
- Providing regular updates and guidance to family members
- Helping resolve family disagreements around care decisions
- Supporting long-distance Care Partners with local oversight and peace of mind
- Referring families to trusted professionals for estate planning, power of attorney, or elder law needs
- Reviewing long-term care insurance policies or benefits (non-financial advice only)
- Guiding families through Medicare, Medicaid, or VA benefit navigation
- Monitoring for signs of dementia, depression, or mental health issues
- Recommending cognitive assessments or mental health professionals as needed
- Facilitating social engagement and life enrichment activities
- Responding to emergencies or hospitalizations with fast, informed decision-making
- Coordinating post-discharge care and in-home recovery plans
- Acting as a neutral, professional guide during high-stress situations
Choose how and when you use our Personal Care Services
Daily
Weekly
24 Hours
The ApexCare Advantage
- No contracts or deposits.
- Shifts as short as 3 Hours.
- No minimum weekly hours required.
- One flat hourly fee for all levels of care.
- No overtime charged on shifts greater than 8 hours.
- No surcharge for overnight or weekend shifts.
