The 5 Best Geriatric Care Managers for Seniors in Greenwood Lake, NY for 2025

"My father is 89 years old and has dementia. When my mother died, we needed someone who could take him to doctors' appointments and help manage his care. Although he was still fairly independent he could not understand or remember what doctors were ..."

"When my 95-year-old mother needed to move to a senior residence, A Dignified Life gave some invaluable advice. First, make sure that my mother was involved in all decision-making and second, that my two brothers, sister and I resolve any difference..."

GeriOptions provides the crucial link between loved ones and their long-distance caregivers. My team can ensure your loved one's needs are being met by assessing their current home and creating a customized care plan that works for them. Besides setting up any needed services for your loved one, we will also act as a patient advocate, keep in touch with family members, intervene should their be a crisis, and liaise with hospital staff, physicians, or anyone acting in your loved one's interest, such as elderlaw attorneys or financial planners. We can help with anything from maintaining the household to balancing their checkbook "“ all the while making sure they are safe and comfortable in their home. As needs change, we re-evaluate and update our care plans so that your loved one is always receiving the best possible care. Contact us today for a free 15-minute consult. GeriOptions Licenses & Certifications Board Certified & Licensed Clinical Social Worker NY/NJ Certified Advanced Social Work Case Mgr C-ASWCM Certificate In Aging and Mental Health Certified Master Social Work Addictions Counselor MSWAC Rape Crisis Intervention Certification Member of: National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers Int'l Critical Incident Stress Foundation American Academy of Bereavement Association American Board GeriOptions Rates Assessment Rates: $125/hour Hourly Rate: $125/hour (Will give reduced fees when applicable) Travel Rate: $50/hour GeriOptions Rates Areas of Practice Assessment Placement Education Counseling Referrals Care Management Family/Professional Liaison

Assess the Situation Care management begins with a comprehensive assessment of the current situation. We meet with you and your loved one to discuss your needs or concerns. An assessment may include a review of how well the individual can carry out the basic activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, or preparing meals; understanding how the individual spends their day and their quality of life; or analysis of psychological, mental, and social functioning. We also learn more about the person's history and financial resources; review medical records; and consult with other family members and health care providers as needed. Develop a Plan! The assessment leads to the development of a care plan. This plan outlines the personalized services that will guide us in optimizing the independence, dignity and quality of life for the senior or disabled person. The plan includes guidance on how a family caregiver can arrange the necessary services or obtain resources. Depending on the situation, it may include support for staying at home, exploration of care facilities and community support services, recommendations for adaptive equipment, driving assessments, or referrals to psychiatrists or cognitive specialists. Education and emotional support for the client and the family are also incorporated into the plan. Carry out the Plan A geriatric care manager can continue with you to provide support in implementing the care plan. At this point, your geriatric care manager is like finding a long lost relative. Someone that comes in to do the work"¦organizing and coordinating services, educating the family on care needs, attending medical appointments and advocating for the client's needs, or providing referral to fiduciary services. This may mean working with insurance agencies, applying for Medicaid or other benefits, or working with providers to make sure they are utilizing the benefits properly. Adapt and Revise Change is inevitable. As part of the geriatric care management process, we work to anticipate changes and adapt the care plan accordingly. Reassessment can be a continual process if we remain an active part of your care process or we can work with you on a periodic basis to discuss what might come next. Spectrum Care Management and Counseling, LLC is one of the few approved private care management agencies through the state of New Jersey Global Options Program which provides care management services through the Medicaid program. General Rates Hourly Rate: 135 Areas of Practice Assessment, Placement, Education, Counseling, Referrals, Care Management, Fiduciary Services, Family/Professional Liaison, Homecare Services Licenses & Certifications National Association of Professional Care Managers LCSWC-ASWCM