Geriatric Care Management

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Geriatric Care Management

• A Crucial Caregiver Support
• Helene Bergman, ACSW
• Elder Care Alternatives, New York

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When Caring for Family becomes the
Job (NYTimes-May 9, 2004) Work is what will
keep me sane
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Meet ElaineCancer SurvivorParalegal-
Responsible to 3 lawyersLong Distance
CaregiverTwo Elderly ParentsLimited Financial
ResourcesA Husband, Two Children
GrandchildrenStressed and Depressed
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Meet Mrs. SChief Administrator- Major
UniversityCaregiver for spouse with
dementiaMain financial supportOnly medical
coverageSecond marriage 3 stepchildren58
years oldTravels one week a monthStressed and
in despair
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The Role of the Care ManagerEmotional
Support- Rescue ReliefSituational
AnalysisEducation DirectionAdvocacyNavigation
of Systems MediationCrisis InterventionLinkage
- LiasonReferral Plus
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The Art of Care ManagementExpediency and
Referral PlusWhat am I entitled to?How can
I use Community Resources?What type of Home Care
should I choose?Can I really get Medicaid?
How?Shall I stay at home? Shall I relocate?How
can my family differences be resolved?
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WHEW!Now.I can get to work on
time.I can concentrate on my job.I can call my
parent-or loved one without dread or fear.I can
attend work meetings and conferences.I can use
vacation time for a vacation.I can look forward
to a promotion- instead of quitting- or being
fired.I can go home each day without feeling
emotionally drained.