GCM News

Impact of 2006 Federal Government Legislation On Elders

By Frank Baskin, LICSW, BCD - GCMNE Board of Directors

...the new law (around transfer penalties) will now be applied to home based services if they are part of the home and community based waiver. These individuals qualify for nursing home care but are receiving home and community based services funded by Medicaid... more >>>

Guardianship Update

By Frank Baskin, LICSW, BCD - GCMNE Board of Directors

...we have discovered that when elderly people cannot make appropriate decisions about washing, dressing and eating the current laws about competence and guardianship are inadequate. At the present time, laws address mental illness and not functional breakdowns.... more >>>

Can a Care Manager help you out of a crisis situation?

A geriatric care manager is a trained professional who can work closely with you to find practical care solutions for elderly loved ones in need of some help. Our GCMs have extensive knowledge about the costs, quality, and availability of elder services in our community. Just a few of the geriatric services that GCMs can provide you.