ger-i-at-ric [jer-ee-a-trik]
- adjective |
care [kair]
- noun |
man-age-ment [man-ij-muh nt]
- noun |
- of or pertaining to geriatrics, old age, or aged persons (also known as seniors), especially as it relates to the person or persons controlling and directing the affairs of said senior who is under their charge for attention, protection, and safekeeping.
- the act or manner of managing this activity.
- having skill or executive ability in managing this activity.
In Other Words, Geriatric Care Management is the professional coordination of all aspects of care management for a senior, including nonmedical care in the home or at an assisted living facility.
Perhaps you've heard of this service under the similar name of Geriatric Case Management. The big distinction between other providers of this service and Capital Home Care for Seniors is the fact that we don't consider your mother, father, or spouse a "case" to be managed, but rather a loved one to be cared for.
If you are at or near the point where you feel that your loved one is in need of more comprehensive services than basic non-medical care, Capital Home Care for Seniors Geriatric Care Management program is your answer. This option is especially appealing to families who are responsible for the care of an aging loved one but who are not able, due to time constraints or geography, to provide the necessary hands-on management.
A listing and description of the types of services available through our GCM model includes:
Our Geriatric Care Assessment is a comprehensive tool that allows us to address your loved one's physical, social, and financial needs, as well as conduct a complete home safety review. As part of our assessment, our Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) will complete a thorough examination of all living areas within and outside of the home to determine areas of concern. Following the home evaluation, the GCM will provide recommendations to correct any hazardous conditions as part of a written Geriatric Care Plan.
Our Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) can handle all arrangements for home maintenance and repairs, lawn maintenance, snow removal, house cleaning, and/or pet care. The GCM can recommend reputable local vendors for these services based on our history of working and residing within your loved one's community.
Our Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) can accompany your loved one to medical appointments, arrange for any necessary medical equipment, and coordinate and manage all home health providers involved in your loved one's care.
Navigating the insurance claims process can be overwhelming and time consuming, but proper organization and review by our Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) can ensure accuracy, and then, if necessary, an appeal can be filed in a timely manner.
Due to our long history of productive relationships with a variety of aging related organizations such as the Area Agencies on Aging, our Geriatric Care Mangers (GCMs) are well versed in the requirements for an array of programs offered to the senior population.
By organizing paperwork, paying bills on time, and keeping appropriate records on file, this service will enable your loved one to keep their household finances in proper working order and will ensure accurate record keeping for tax preparation.
Our Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) will keep documentation of correspondence with all representatives involved in your loved one's care, including medical professionals, home health care providers, social workers, and discharge planners.
Our resource directory contains detailed information on the rates, screening requirements, payroll and tax responsibilities, and reputations of local home care agencies. Our Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) will sit down with you and determine what type of care is needed, what schedule fits your needs best, and which agency is the most affordable option for you.
Our recommended Plan of Care will adhere to all dietary restrictions, and we will provide oversight for proper food rotation and replenishment. We will work with caregivers to ensure that they are aware of any fitness requirements (such as Range of Motion exercises) and/or limitations established in your Plan of Care. If necessary, we can refer your loved one to our LifeFit program, where he/she can work one on one with a degreed Exercise Physiologist so that any post-therapy needs are properly met.
When an emergency occurs, we can be reached immediately via our pager system to coordinate care services, or to be with your loved one until the arrival of a family member. Having a local resource present and involved can alleviate feelings of helplessness for family members, and can ensure that care is in place immediately.
Our Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) can research assisted living homes, rehab hospitals, and nursing facilities, arrange for tours, and can even accompany your loved one if you are unable to attend initial meetings. We can also simplify the complex questions of funding and eligibility.
We have an extensive network of financial planners, elder law attorneys, and insurance professionals who we can rely on for prompt answers to your questions, and we are happy to refer you to any of these established professionals.
Our Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) can serve as a physical representative for your loved one when you are unable to do so. This allows an advocate to be present to ask questions, document answers, and provide the family with the information in an organized, written format for recordkeeping purposes.
One of the aspects of Capital Home Care for Seniors that places us head and shoulders above other senior care providers in Central Pennsylvania is our ability to provide added value, through a number of proprietary services that complement your overall plan of care. The Geriatric Care Manager assigned to care for your loved one will make a determination as to whether or not the individual could benefit from any of our agency's companion services outlined below:
Provides restored and refurbished home medical equipment and assistive technology devices to Pennsylvania residents who are unable to obtain the necessary equipment through any other means. If your loved one's insurance does not cover certain equipment, or if you have an immediate need but must wait out a grace period before coverage commences, Changing Hands can help... free of charge.
Visit our Changing Hands web site to learn more.
This on-site facility lets families try out assistive listening devices, blind/low vision aids, daily living aids, and more, free of charge. A certified Assistive Technology Specialist is on hand to answer questions and provide demonstrations, enabling families to make informed decisions before purchasing equipment.
Visit our Changing Hands web site to learn more.
This fitness and nutrition program has been adapted to address specific aging-related challenges, especially post-rehab and range of motion issues. Individual sessions and group classes are led by degreed Exercise Physiologists at the location of your choice (home, church, fitness facility, etc.).
Who Benefits From a Geriatric Care Manager?
- Seniors who live alone and are in need of additional support.
- Seniors with family members working full time.
- Seniors who don't have family living locally.
- Senior couples who want to remain living together in their own home, but are experiencing difficulty in properly caring for their property or for each other.
- Concerned family members.
If you are responsible for the care of an aging loved one but time constraints or geography prevent you from being on site and on hand, we're just a phone call away. For more information on our Geriatric Care Management services, please contact:
Sheila Caperelli
Geriatric Care Manager
717-737-5128, x366
scaperelli@capitalhomecarepa.org
(Serving Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Northern York, and Perry Counties)
485 St. John's Church Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011
OR
April Treaster
Geriatric Care Manager
717-247-2944, x103
atreaster@capitalhomecarepa.org
(Serving Centre, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union Counties)
3 Monument Square, Suite 201, Lewistown, PA 17044
