Geriatric and Elder Care Management in New York City and Northern New Jersey

Care Giver Shortage: Coming To Your Town

March 2, 2014

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Look out. Here it comes. Demand exceeding supply. Read all about it at “A Shortage of Caregivers”.  Why, you ask?  Well…, they’re 1) low-paid, 2) demanding  jobs, 3) high rates of injury and 4) frequently, no benefits. So…, I guess high demand and low supply will drive up wages solving the low pay issue. Think again. […]

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Working with a geriatric care manager

August 10, 2013

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(This is originally from Harvard Medical School’s publication HEALTHBeat) When you’re exploring a foreign country, a guide who knows the terrain well can help immensely. That’s just as true when entering the foreign territory of caregiving. Here, a geriatric-care manager can provide invaluable assistance for individuals and families facing challenging care decisions. Geriatric-care managers come […]

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So, Just What Does A Geriatric Care Management Assessment Look Like?

August 3, 2013

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Many people want to know what assessments cover and what can be expected from one. Below, is an example of a recent one. This one doesn’t cover some things that might come up in other situations (ie; survey of residential possibilities, specific entitlement opportunities, etc…). Also, I’ve had to change or redact to maintain confidentiality. […]

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