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Geriatric care management
is still a relatively new field and, to our knowledge, is not
regulated in any state. However, there is one professional
association, the
National
Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (GCM), which
has established professional standards of ethics and practice.
Choices for Aging is a member of GCM.
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National Association of
Professional Geriatric Care Managers (GCM) |
1604 N.
Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716-3102 |
520-881-8008
www.caremanager.org |
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Questions to Ask When
Looking for a Geriatric Care Manager:
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What are
your professional credentials? |
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Please see our
web page “About Us” |
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How long
have you been providing care management services? |
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Choices for
Aging was incorporated in March, 1992. |
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Does
your company also provide home care services?
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No.
Since we provide daily money management services, consultation
and care management, we decided to not hire home care service
workers and, hopefully, will avoid potential conflicts of
interest. |
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What are
your fees? (these should be provided in writing to the
consumer or responsible party prior to services starting)
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Assessment: $350 or $500, depending on case complexity
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Management: $100/hour
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Money Management: $55/hour
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Power-of-Attorney: $65/hour
(Choices for
Aging also signs an Agreement for Services with each client.) |
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Are you
licensed in your profession? |
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Please
see our web page “About Us” |
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Are you
available for emergencies? |
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Yes, but we do
not operate as a home health agency with availability 24 hours
per day. |
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How do
you communicate information to me? |
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We consider
communication vital and one of our company strengths. We give
clients written assessments, monthly reports by email, fax or
letter, regular telephone calls, cell phone accessibility and
detailed monthly bills. Copies of bills and documents can be
sent to third parties, upon approval from the client. |
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Can you
provide me with references? |
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Certainly, upon
request. |
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