Geriatric Care Management
Geriatric care management is a specialized service that aims to address the unique needs of elderly individuals and their families. It involves a comprehensive evaluation of the individual’s health, social, and emotional needs, as well as planning and coordination of services to meet those needs. Geriatric care management has numerous benefits for both the elderly individual and their family members.
Some Of The Benefits:
- Improved Quality of Life:Geriatric care management plays a critical role in enhancing the quality of life for elderly individuals. Care managers work closely with patients and their families to identify their needs and preferences, develop an individualized care plan, and coordinate services to meet those needs. Care managers are experts in the facilitation of communication between the elderly and their providers such as doctors, caregivers, and specialists. This ensures that the elderly individual receives the appropriate care and support necessary to maintain their health, well-being and improve their overall quality of life.
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Better Coordination of Care:
One of the primary benefits of geriatric care management is the coordination of care. Elderly individuals often have multiple health conditions that require frequent visits to different healthcare providers. Geriatric care managers work to ensure that all healthcare providers are aware of the patient’s medical history, treatment plans, and other important information. This ensures that the care provided is consistent and coordinated, reducing the risk of medical errors and improving patient outcomes.
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Provides Access to Resources and Services:
Geriatric care managers are well-versed in community resources and services available to elderly individuals. They help connect patients and their families to these resources, whether it’s medical services, Medicaid application, Veterans benefits, social groups, or transportation. This ensures that the patients have access to necessary services and resources, which can improve their quality of life and overall health.
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Reduces Family Stress:
Family members are often burdened with the responsibility of caring for elderly loved ones, including managing medical appointments, private caregivers, placement in a facility and coordination of care. Geriatric care management takes some of the stress off of family members by providing support, education, and resources to successfully navigate the aging process. Care managers can communicate with family members, keeping them informed about medical updates, treatment options, and other important information.
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Cost-Effective Care:
Geriatric care management can also help reduce healthcare costs by sharing information on available community resources, preventing hospital admissions or readmissions through proper care at home, ensuring patients receive the right level of care at the right time, and assist with application to available benefits. Geriatric care managers also help families navigate complex insurance systems to maximize benefits, reducing out-of-pocket costs.
Geriatric care management is an asset
In conclusion, geriatric care management has numerous benefits for elderly individuals and their families. It improves the quality of life for patients, provides better coordination of care, access to important resources and services, reduces family stress, and can help reduce healthcare costs. It is an essential service for those who want to ensure the best care and outcomes for their elderly loved ones.
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Disclaimer: this blog is for informational use only. It is not intended to serve as, or replace, legal, psychological and medical advice. Florida Patient Advocate is a program owned and operated by RK Care Group http://www.rkcaregroup.com