Geriatric Care Management
- Comprehensive, Long-Term ElderCare Plans®After the ElderCare Assessment® is complete, the ElderCare Plan® is prepared and includes all of the recommendations and objectives for improving and enhancing the care recipients quality of life.
- Private Duty Nursing Professionals & Paraprofessionals RN’s, LPN’s, CNA’s, HHA’s and Comforting Companions®. Each patient and each family has different needs and we know that those needs usually change. ElderCare Resource Center assures that regardless of the skill the patient presently requires, it is provided by the most professional, compassionate, dedicated and loyal nurses, nurses aides and companions, in the industry today.
- Adult Daycare ReferralsNot all adult day care centers are the same. For patients that would benefit from Adult Day Care, ElderCare Resource Center™ will provide you with specific recommendations on the programs that are best suited to meet the needs of your loved one. We also provide our clients with the 10 most important things you should insist on when choosing an Alzheimer’s/ Dementia Specific Adult Day Care Programs.
- Reach out for Respite™Our unique Reach out for Respite® program was created just for caregivers. When you’re a full-time caregiver for someone suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, a few hours set aside, just for you, sometimes makes all the difference in the world. Whenever you are ready, whenever you reach out, we are here to help.
- Physician Referrals Whether you are searching for a neurologist, internist, gerontologist, orthopedist or any other medical specialist, finding the right Physician is crucial. Our staff will guide you in selecting the physician’s that will become an integral part of your loved ones health care team.
- Elder Care Advocacy Whether our clients are still living in their own home or in another long term care setting, our care managers provide ongoing services, support and advocacy to ensure that their care needs are being met appropriately and their independence and autonomy is fully realized.
- Fall Prevention & Home Safety EvaluationsThe ElderCare Assessment includes a comprehensive fall prevention and home safety evaluation that encompasses all areas of the home.
- Counseling and Emotional Support ServicesOn-line and in-person counseling and support services are provided by professional geriatric care managers whose credentials and qualifications have been independently verified by the American Counseling Association (ACA).
- Nutrition & Dietary
- Medication ManagementMost of our clients have been diagnosed with more than one medical condition and take numerous medications. We work closely with the various prescribing physicians to assure proper medication management and patient compliance.
- Crisis prevention, intervention and stabilizationOur Geriatric Care Managers work closely with our new clients to help prepare for a crisis before it occurs. For families already in the midst, we provide comprehensive crisis stabilization and intervention services 24 Hours A Day , 7 Days A Week and 365 Days a Year.
- Daily telephone callsSometimes a simple phone call can make all the difference in the world!
- Wellness Services
- Community Based Services & Entitlement Evaluations
- ElderCare MonitoringReferrals, placement, and advocacy at assisted living facilities & nursing homes
- Real Estate & Home Management Services, bill paying, checkbook balancing, insurance processing and other financial services
- Relocation Assistance & Travel Arrangements
- Alzheimer’s Disease Training, Education & Consulting
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Elayne Forgie has been a professional geriatric care manager for over 20 years and was a founding Board Member of the Florida Geriatric Care Managers Association. She is the President/CEO of ElderCare at Home, Inc. and The Alzheimer's Care Resource Center. Information on this website or contained in this article is not intended to replace the medical advice of your doctor or health care provider.
