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What is a geriatric care manager?

A professional geriatric care manager might be a social worker, nurse, psychologist, or gerontologist trained to assess, plan, coordinate, monitor and provide services for the elderly and their families. Advocacy for older adults is a primary function of the care manager. Care managers belong to the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers and are certified by one of the three certification organizations for care management — the National Association of Social Workers, the National Academy of Certified Care Managers, or the Commission for Case Managers.

A relationship with a professional geriatric care manager can allow the children of the elderly person to be relieved of the burden, while someone else manages the situation. When a son or daughter is providing the hands-on care to their parent, the quality time they can be there emotionally for their parent is limited. The care manager can handle the difficult interpersonal issues, address the immediate problem, remain connected once the crisis passes, and get involved again as the situation requires it.

 

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