Jane Gross’s New Old Age posting from 4/29 entitled “The Last Place She Expected to Be” resonated with me for more than one reason. First of all, this article is a great example of when a geriatric care manager can be invaluable. We are skilled at assessing the client and their needs and knowing the local resources to provide families with options during stressful decision-making moments. Of course, had a care manager been involved when selecting the original assisted living facility and then with ongoing monitoring, this stressful situation would probably not have happened. An excellent example of when to get a care manager involved – when things don’t seem too bad, but have the possibility of going downhill fast.
In addition to this article resonating with me as a care manager. it also hit home on a personal level. I also went through a process where my parent ended up at the Hebrew Home in Riverdale NY when assisted living was no longer an option. It was good to have been able to make the choice of what nursing home to go to. For my dad, having a few Picasso’s on the wall didn’t hurt even though he was on Medicaid. Given his limited choices at the time, he appreciated being there.
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