Geriatric Care Management Caring For A Loved One At Home Can Have A Steep Learning Curve December 12, 20164:25 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition TAUNYA ENGLISH Article Credit: This story is part of a reporting partnership with NPR, WHYY’s health show The Pulse and Kaiser Health News. FROM Angela Bobo holds the hand of […]
Caregiver burnout is a serious problem because it not only impacts the mental and emotional health of the caregiver, but it is also reflected in the quality of care provided to the loved one. How do you know when you are feeling burned out? Here is a quiz: Consider the following and rate each on […]
Acting as the caregiver for an older adult can be an extremely taxing “job”, whether you are caring for a close family member, a neighbor, or a friend. Most people want to be there for an ailing family or friend, but the emotional, physical and logistical impact is often underestimated. A common term in today’s […]
Hiring a geriatric care manager (GCM) can help alleviate a great deal of stress for elderly persons and their families. Since each individual has a different set of circumstances, lifestyles, resources and medical issues everyone’s situation varies significantly. Often the rule of thumb is the sooner a geriatric care manager becomes involved the more options […]
