David Green

Caring.com Expert

About

David Green works as a geriatric care manager for the City of Oakland, California. He works closely with elderly clients and their families and caregivers to promote health, safety, and independence as well as to reduce risk. He has more than 20 years' experience working on interdisciplinary teams addressing the medical, psychological, and social needs of older adults.

Since his first graduate internship doing psychotherapy with residents at the Jewish Home for the Aged in San Francisco, he has found an affinity for this work that continues to engage him. He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a master's in clinical psychology from San Francisco State University.

Recently Published on Caring.com

1. Wednesday August 26, 2009

   0. Where can I turn to get my father some financial and housing assistance?

      Answer - What to do when your elder relative or aging parent's living conditions are deteriorating

   1. Can a medical care team legally determine someone is unable to return to home care because they are a "threat" to society?

      Answer - How to determine whether an elderly relative or aging parent should be sent home after being hospitalized for dementia or aggression.