Category Archives: Geriatric Care Manager

Seniors and Disaster Planning – September is Emergency Preparedness Month

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Kathleen

Living in Northern Virginia, I and millions of others on the East Coast, experienced the 5.9 earthquake, and then four days later, Hurricane Irene.  In both events, at least where I am, luck was on our side.  While the earthquake shook … Continue reading →

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Relief for Caregivers – Ideas for Getting Help

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Kathleen

Sunday’s edition of the New York Times includes an article “Easing the Stress of Daily Care-Giving,” with a question and answer format.  The article, while abbreviated, includes input from many experts in the field of caregiving, and deserves a look.

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Geriatric Care Management 101: What Should We Expect from a Care Plan?

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Kathleen

The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) stipulates that a care manager, in order “to provide the highest quality of service to clients, should develop a flexible care plan that is developed in conjunction with the older person and/or … Continue reading →

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