Archive for October, 1999

ElderPlanning 101

ElderPlanning 101
We don’t like to think about aging and the potential issues of death, disability, dependence and cognitive loss. Because we don’t like to think about these things, we tend not to plan ahead for the inevitable.
Yes, the “system” has it’s frailties. The “system”, however, is making dramatic strides to try to improve service delivery […]


GCMs Help Reduce Hospitalization and Crisis for Older Adults

GCMs Help Reduce Hospitalization and Crisis for Older Adults
Geriatric Care Managers (GCMs) work with all professionals concerned with eldercare: physicians, hospitals, health centers, home care providers, elder law attorneys, financial advisors, legal guardians and clinical social workers and nurses. Many people, however, have never heard of a geriatric care manager.
GCMs have been in existence for […]