Geriatric Case Management Services
Professional Case Management or PCM can provide case management to the elderly to accomplish specific goals or for on-going support. Home Visits can be arranged on a schedule that suits you best. They can be conducted either in your home, facility or in a mutually agreed upon public place, such as a library or coffee shop. Help with making difficult decisions around moving can be provided by PCM. You, or your loved one, may need help in processing the required decisions toward considering moving to an assisted living facility or nursing home. You may need help in deciding about moving in with friends or relatives. Linkages to medical services are a primary case management function and may include finding necessary medical services and providers. Perhaps you need help in finding a particular specialist or a specific service such as a home health aide, a live-in companion or a visiting nurse.
Housing Advocacy is also a key function of PCM. If you're on a waiting list for elderly housing but don't seem to be getting anywhere,
PCM can help.
There are many prescription drug assistance programs, such as Conn-Pace where the qualified applicant pays a fee per prescription and the State pays the rest. Many medications have drug assistance programs offered through the pharmaceutical company, which usually include a long and complicated application process.
A common concern for the elderly is the establishment of trust funds, living wills and estate planning. PCM can provide help and support, through a referral process, to qualified attorneys who are experienced and reliable.
Budgeting and paying bills is a service that can be provided, either through PCM or through an appointed conservator of estate. This can often be a stressful task and unnecessary stress can be reduced or eliminated by this intervention. When a judge of probate appoints a conservator of person, estate or both person and estate, there are many decisions and actions that can be addressed successfully. PCM can help determine the need for a conservator and help facilitate the process.
Family Meetings can be arranged through the intervention of PCM that can serve to improve the communication that is vital to helping an elderly family member.