The Professional Geriatric Care Manager’s Blog

Bergen County GCM

Monday: Visit with M.  Her Aide was rushed to the hospital the day before and she has a new Aide that she has never had before, but everything seems to be going well.

Tuesday: Mr. A, I am going to be visiting with him 4 times a week, because his Aide did not work out.  I give him his meds and we go out for coffee and to staples to visit some people that he knows.

P, this is our first time really getting together, I take her to lunch so that we can get to know each other.  She has a hard time getting used to new people.  She seems to enjoy herself and agrees to meet with me weekly.  Next week my plan is to work medi-minders into her so I know that she is taking her medication correctly.

Wednesday:  A visit with Ma goes well.  I fill her medi-minders and notice that she has some sores on her mouth, they don’t bother her.  She said that she was going to get some vasoline for them.  She thinks that she may have eaten something citric.  I discuss going to a neurologist and having them check her out, because of the CT scan showing signs of a TIA and the fact that she is always tired.  She agrees.

Mr. A, I gave him his medications and he takes them with no problem.  We go to Target to get his granddaughter a birthday present, mission accomplished.  He is happy with his choice and tells me that he appreciates all the help.  We stop for coffee before I bring him home.

Dr. G, he ended up in the hospital last week with pnemonia.  He is in a rehab facility now, in Bergen County, New Jersey.  He seems to be doing much better.

Thursday:  Visit with A, I fill her medi-minders and call the refills into the pharmacy.  I look at the infection under her breast which is doing much better.  She has me review some of her mail.  I explain everything to her.  She complains about not feeling well, I tell her that if it continues she should call her doctor.

Mr. A, I get to his house and give him his medication.  He is already dressed, but goes to change his clothes.  He ends up putting clothes on that are too small.  We are going to go shopping for new clothes.  It is very upsetting watching the decline of someone you are close to.