The Professional Geriatric Care Manager’s Blog

This week as a GCM in Bergen County

Monday: Visit with M, her blood pressure is much lower than it was, but she is still using salt, so it is still too high. A is not feeling well again, so I will check up on her tomorrow.

Tuesday: Call to check in on A, she is feeling better but is refusing medication, because it different than normal. After talking with her and telling her that it is correct the way it is, she still refuses. The owner of Distinctive Care, Sophia, goes to her house and explains that the doctor changed the order of the medications.

Wednesday: Mr. A goes to see his neurologist, where he learns that his condition is much worse than he realized. We discussed the possibility of him having someone come and live with him, but he doesn’t want to change anything just yet. Distinctive Care’s Geriatric Counselor will discuss this further with him, and try to get him to realize that he does need the help.

Thursday: A visit to Ma, she has been feeling really tired lately, but will be seeing her doctor next week, she asked me to leave so she can go back to her nap.