• What is a Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)?
• How do I find a GCM?
• Do I Really Need a GCM?
• What Can a GCM Do for Me?
• What are the Benefits of Using a GCM?
• Making that 1st phone call
• Questions to Ask When Looking for a GCM
• Once You Have Found a GCM
• Discussing Fees
• Get It in Writing
• Make It a Good Experience
• Standards of Practice
• Dispute Resolution
• Pledge of Ethics
• Credential Descriptions

What is a Professional Geriatric Care Manager?

A Geriatric Care Manager is a health and human services specialist who helps families who are caring for older relatives. The Geriatric Care Manager is trained and experienced in any of several fields related to care management, including, but not limited to nursing, gerontology, social work, or psychology, with a specialized focus on issues related to aging and elder care.

The Geriatric Care Manager assists older adults and persons with disabilities in attaining their maximum functional potential.  In addition, the Geriatric Care Manager is an experienced guide and resource for families of older adults and others with chronic needs, including helping those suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease or Parkinsons or exhibiting symptoms of dementia.

Geriatric care managers who are members of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) are committed to adhering to the NAPGCM Pledge of Ethics and Standards of Practice.