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Articles What does a Geriatric Care Manager actually do?
They meet with families, assess the client's needs, and develop a comprehensive plan with input from caregivers, professionals, and others. They then assist with any appointments, interviews, and other paperwork and make all preparations for needed in-home care or arrange for a transition to a facility. They review all options clearly and discuss them with the family. Once services are set up, they can monitor and coordinate them, and revise the plan if needed. Families who live at a distance rely on Care Managers to provide a trusted link to their elder parents. Attorneys may use the services of a GCM for a professional assessment of complex clinical situation in a home care facility or in the community. Trust officers find that a GCM plays a key part in a professional assessment to assure the provision of well-targeted, cost-effective care for elder. Physicians, and other health care professionals welcome the specialized... more >>> Impact of 2006 Federal Government Legislation On Elders
1. Look-Back Period for Transfers Previously, the law provided a 3 year look-back period for transfers of assets to another person and 5 years to a trust. The new law requires 5 years for all transfers... more >>> |
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GCM News What is GCM New England?We are a non-profit geriatric care organization dedicated to the care of elders and experienced in diagnosing and dealing with aging issues. We are trained professionals who assist elderly or disabled adults and their families by providing individualized planning for short or long term solutions. Our professional members can assist you in your care of your loved ones. There is more detailed information about GCMNE organization itself on our 'About Us page. more >>> |
GCMs are specialists in assisting older people and their families to plan for and implement ways to allow for the greatest degree of independence, safety and comfort. 
Congress has passed and the President has signed a bill which will impact elders as they plan for the time when they will need services(particularly those funded by Medicaid). It includes the following about Medicaid:Geriatric Care Managers New England
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