A geriatric care manager is a professional who specializes in assisting older people and their families with long-term care arrangements at home or in institutions.GCMs have extensive knowledge about the cost, quality, and availability of services in their community and are available 24/7. They usually transport to medical appointments, do regular home visits, advocate, coordinate service providers as well as communicate with family. They can also provide guardianship services. They are especially helpful when family members live at a distance. They charge a fee for their services. For help locating a Geriatric Care Manager outside Central NJ:
PSRC has a program, PIC Princeton, which provides care coordination for Princeton area residents. The services are not as comprehensive as care managers but may be exactly what you need. Click here for more information.
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