What are the Benefits of Using a PGCM?
Personalized and compassionate service -- focusing on the individual's wants and needs.
Accessibility Continuity of care management – communications are coordinated between family members, doctors and other professionals, and service providers. Cost containment -- inappropriate placements, duplication of services, and unnecessary hospitalizations are avoided Quality control – care management services follow NAPGCM’S Standards of Practice and Pledge of EthicsDo I Really Need a Professional Geriatric Care Manager?
When considering engaging the services of a PGCM, you should evaluate whether you have the time, inclination, or skills to manage the challenges of geriatric care. If you are not sure, ask a trusted advisor to help you decide if an elder care expert may be helpful. Enlisting the support of other family members to consult a professional is a good way to build a consensus on the solutions
Questions that you may wish to consider:
Are the problems that you or your loved ones are facing becoming larger and more complex than you can comfortably manage?
Are other demands and responsibilities now so great that you are not able to provide the desired level of supervision and attention to your loved one's problems?
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YES, we like to build relationships and continuity of care is a very important aspect to doing just that.
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