Certified Case Management

The Professional Geriatric Care Manager (PGCM) is focused on maintaining the well-being, independence and dignity of elders and dependent adults, while balancing the special needs and problems of families and responsible parties caring for them. All PGCM members have advanced training, education and experience in gerontology, social work, nursing, and/or counseling.

A Geriatric Care Manager is a health and human services expert, like social workers, counselors, gerontologists or nurses, with a specialized body of knowledge and experience related to aging and care issues. Geriatric Care Managers assist older adults and persons with disabilities in addressing issues related to their health, psychological, functional and legal/financial status. GCMs coordinate ongoing care and serves as an experienced guide and resources for the individuals and their families or responsible parties. GCMs respect the autonomy of the individual, serve with sensitivity and support the dignity of each individual. The PGCM staff of Senior Matters maintains CEU credits that provide them with current trends in aging services.

VIDEO - Senior Matters, LLC. Owner & CEO Mary Katherine Bagnal on Certified Case Management

Assessment

An assessment evaluates both the physical and mental well being of the client. The physical assessment evaluates the client’s level of independence in areas called “Instrumental Activities of Daily Living” (IADLs) and “Activities of Daily Living” (ADLs). Examples of each are:

INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIES of DAILY LIVING (IADLs): Shopping, Housework, Laundry, Meal Prep, Handling financial issues, Transportation, Using the telephone, Medication taking.

ACTIVITIES of DAILY LIVING (ADLs): Bathing, Dressing, Toileting, Continence, Transferring from bed to chair, Eating

Who Are Our Clients

Older adults, adults with both intellectual and/or acquired disabilities, veterans, soldiers, substance abuse and vulnerable adult populations, their family members as well as professionals with whom they work

What Are The Benefits

· Evaluation and recommendation through a personalized care plan
· Short-term or ongoing coordination for long-distance caregivers/families
· Continuity of care management to reduce miscommunications, time, stress, and cost to clients
· Accessibility and Efficiency
· 24/7 Care Manager/RN on-call