Category: NorthStar Care and Guidance

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

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. […]

Signs of Abuse

I’m not one to be alarmist. I don’t want to strive for your attention based on fear. But, elder abuse is real and maddening. BTW, self-neglect is still abuse. I want to spend the following space with a few signs that all should know to have a chance to intercede sooner, rather than later. In […]

December Surprises in New York City and Northern New Jersey

It’s an annual event. Adult children return to see their aging parents and they notice thing’s have changed. Even if you’ve been talking all year you might be noticing a real decline in house upkeep.

Psychotherapy for Elderly With Dementia: What’s the Point?

It sounds cold and unfeeling to some. But, it’s a legitimate question. It pushes at many of our predispositions and prejudices in regard to the elderly. Moreover, there’s rationale in the question. After all, when someone loses cognitive abilities for language and reason, just exactly what can the couch offer?

Mandatory viewing: Sick Around The World

A must see. Please click here.

Stuck? Not!

 In the 11/21/08 edition of the New York Times Jack Healy wrote an article1s entitled “Unable to Sell Homes, Elderly Forgo Move To Assisted Living.” In it he cites the impact of the severely depressed housing market as an obstacle to accessing the funds seniors need to change residence. Its true that for most, the home […]

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

I’m Mark Zilberman, LCSW. I am a geriatric and disability care manager for the elderly and their families. I service the Metropolitan NYC and Northern New Jersey area. Please feel free to learn more by clicking here to see my website. Or, click here, and get a copy of my brochure.

Welcome to My New Elder Care Blog for New York City and Northern New Jersey!

Hello, and welcome to my new elder care blog for NorthStar Care & Guidance, LLC, located in Bergen, New Jersey. Here is more information about me:

Mark Zilberman, LCSW is the Director of NorthStar Care and Guidance, LLC. Mr. Zilberman is a Deans’ List graduate of Hunter College in New York City, where he majored in Sociology. He then received a scholarship to attend the State University of New York at Stony Brook. There he earned an MSW in Social Work with a specialization in substance abuse treatment.