Watch the video blog: Geriatric Care Managers
We are often asked about the background of our professional staff and I can proudly say they are all Certified as Care Managers, (CMC). This means they have been tested and have passed an exam that says they have the knowledge to guide families with aging issues. In order to take this test, you must have had at least 2 years of supervised care management experience and met the educational requirements.
Some professionals come to this type of work through different professional paths, such as nursing, social work, counseling, gerontology or related fields. At Eldercare Services, we require at least 2 years in the field of elder care or senior services, but in reality, all the professional geriatric care managers on our staff currently exceed 10 years.
When families work with our agency, they not only get the care manager for their family member, but they get the experiences and wisdom of all 20 care managers. This collective wisdom is what makes our delivery of care management attractive to families. They love the idea of knowing if their care manager is away, they have the resources of the other 19 who will know the needs and desires of their parent through our 24/7 client information system.
We are dedicated to the profession of care management and stay attuned to the latest changes in care and entitlements to older adults through on-going professional education.
Currently, I am the President of The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM), an organization of 2000 professionals across the nation. We can help you move a parent to the Bay Area or help you move your mom to your location if it is the value and desire of your family. Six of our professional staff members are enrolled as members of NAPGCM.