Families who live at a distance or overwhelmed with business or family responsibilities rely on a Geriatric Care Manager to provide a trusted link to their elder parents or relatives.  A Geriatric Care Manager has the clinical skills needed to develop a rapport with difficult individuals who may initially resist outside help.  Resources for Older Adults will be able to suggest several different approaches to overcoming the older adult’s objections while promoting self-determination and safety.

Older Adults who live alone or with a physically or mentally impaired spouse, child or significant other utilize the services of a Geriatric Care Manager who provide professional guidance to establish and implement safe and appropriate care plans.

Physicians and other health care professionals welcome the specialized individual services that a Geriatric Care Manager can offer to older adults and families a means to prevent clinical crises and avoid unnecessary hospitalizations.

Attorneys may use the services of a Geriatric Care Manager for a professional assessment of a complex clinical situation in either the home or in an assisted living community or nursing home setting.

Banks and Trust Officers, Accountants and other Financial Advisors find that a Geriatric Care Manager plays a key part in a professional assessment to assure the provision of a well-targeted, cost-effective care for older adults.

Employee Assistance Programs benefit from services of a Geriatric Care Manager for their employees who are experiencing stress or diminished performance at work and at home as the result of concern or caring for an older or disabled parent, spouse or relative.

Resources for Older Adults can assist with older adults and their families in a comprehensive way by first establishing objectives and following through on them. 

Resources for Older Adults can establish a personal relationship and commitment with the older adult and their families. 

Resources for Older Adults does not provide actual hands on care for the older adult, but instead can coordinate and monitor needed care.  Due to the wide variety of options available  Resources for Older Adults can be a reliable and knowledgeable service to local providers and accessibility to specialized resources.

Resources for Older Adults services are billed privately on a fee for service basis.  Consultation as well as long and short-term services can be arranged depending upon individual need.  Geriatric Care Management services provided by Resources for Older Adults are not covered by most insurance policies and currently are not recognized as billable services by either Medicare or Medicaid.  

Long Term Care Insurance, may provide a Geriatric Care Management benefit depending on the policy and need of the individual case and coverage.  Please refer to the individual insurance carrier to determine covered benefits.

Resources for Older Adults can furnish a fee schedule upon request and will offer contracted services in the most advantageous way to provide cost effective services for the older adult.