A Week in the Life of a Geriatric Care Manager

January 24, 2012 at 10:30 am | Posted in Christine Clark, GCM | Leave a comment
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Ms. S. has had a long standing relationship with her Geriatrician. She was diagnosed with dementia several years ago. There are many types of dementia, and no cure. Recently, it has become apparent that Ms. S. is having even more difficulty with her motor skills. It has been just over a year since she moved into the Assisted Living Facility’s Memory Unit. She has done remarkably well, but at this point, now that she is wheelchair bound, it is difficult to take her out for routine check ups with her Geriatrician.

As her Geriatric Care Manager, and her advocate, I decided to call her doctor and ask if he would be willing to visit her at the Assisted Living Facility. He happily agreed and will see Ms. S next week. He was glad that, instead of Ms. S. being assigned to the facility’s physician, we are able to continue the longstanding, trusting, wonderful relationship that they have built.

Distinctive Care Geriatric Care Management serves Bergen, Passaic, Rockland and Orange County with nurses licensed in New Jersey and New York. We help families dealing with various issues related to their elderly loved ones and would be happy to discuss any concerns you may have related to long term care.

Please contact us in our Ramsey or Ridgewood Office to schedule a consultation.

201-587-5283.

145 N. Franklin Turnpike, Suite 311, Ramsey, NJ 07446

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