The 5 Best Geriatric Care Managers for Seniors in San Rafael, CA for 2025

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Institute on Aging's Older Adults Care Management (OACM) is a licensed home health agency providing the highest quality of home care, personal care assistance, care management, and consultation. We offer counseling to construct a care plan suited to your needs, and individual matching of skilled and reliable home care aides. Dependable Caregivers Each of our caregivers is rigorously screened, bonded and insured, supervised by a licensed nurse, and continually trained so you receive the very best care. We handle all scheduling, ensuring caregivers are always fresh and attentive with no gap in your service. Our aides are well-paid and receive benefits, fostering low turnover and high satisfaction. OACM brings you the peace of mind that comes with knowing your needs are being respectfully and consistently met. What Sets OACM Apart? State-licensed home health agency, exceeding rigorous standards as a provider of both medical and non-medical care. All care is supervised by a licensed nurse at no additional charge. Supervision by a licensed psychologist or licensed clinical social worker available as needed Specialized and dignified dementia care; aides are trained in "person-centered" care by the Alzheimer's Association As a non-profit, we keep overhead low and put profits back into educating our staff and providing resources to the community As a program of Institute on Aging (IOA), OACM clients have access to comprehensive services including multidisciplinary assessments, neuropsychological services, money management, counseling, and family support Services Home Care & Personal Assistance Services Hygiene assistance Meal planning and preparation Medication monitoring Specialized dementia care Wheelchair transfers Laundry and light housekeeping Companionship and interaction to minimize isolation Errands, and escorted travel Transportation Bookkeeping, including bill paying, budgeting, cash management, reconciling bank statements, organizing papers, compiling end-of year tax information, and filing medical claims Respite or temporary support Supportive services for residents in assisted living, skilled nursing, and acute care facilities Care Management Services Full assessment of a client's needs and wants Individualized plans to meet those needs Medical care coordination and accompaniment to medical appointments Evaluation of the home to ensure it is well-maintained and safe Arrangement of services such as home care, housekeeping, transportation, and meals Medication management Crisis support and counseling Long-term care planning assistance Family consultation, education, and referral information A caring professional as eyes and ears for long-distance loved ones

According the The New York Times article “ Why Hire a Geriatric Care Manger”, “A professional geriatric care manager has been educated in various fields of human services — social work, psychology, nursing, gerontology — and trained to assess, plan, coordinate, monitor and provide services for the elderly and their families. Advocacy for older adults is a primary function of the care manager.” Not every family has the time or energy to plan, coordinate, and implement all the moving parts of caring for an aging loved one. Hiring a Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) allows you to go back to being a daughter or son, and enjoying all that comes with that. A Geriatric Care Manager takes the role of nurse, social worker, and general life manager off the plate of the loved one who has taken on this large task. Geriatric Care Managers can assist with: Thorough client & home assessment Professional Individualized Care Plan Creation and Implementation Crisis Management Set up and Coordination of Care and Services Social wellbeing observation and assessment Referrals and Tours of Senior Housing Options Medication Management Physical Therapy Services Referrals to an array of other reputable resources Personalized Services and Attention with one dedicated certified care manager Coordination of doctor appointments and changes in care/conditions Coordination of financial management (bill pay, accounting, etc) Coordination of legal documents (Estate Plans, Power of Attorney, Wills and Trusts, etc) Guidance and management through the insurance and healthcare system Support and Coordination with End of Life care Geriatric Care Managers who work for TheraCare are certified by the National Association of Certified Care Managers and are members of the Aging Life Care Association. Most of our GCM’s are also Certified Senior Advisors and have experience working in the senior care field. Our Geriatric Care Managers adhere to a strict code of professionalism and ethics. Certifications and Licenses M.A. in Gerontology PT - Physical Therapy MPH - Master's of Public Health CMC - Care Manager Certified CSA - Certified Senior Advisor Areas of Practice Assessment, Education, Care Management, Counseling, Placement, Referrals, Family/Professional Liaison.