Make It a Good Experience
A positive and open relationship between a Geriatric Care Manager and a client is important to successful outcomes. The key to getting there is communication. The communication starts with asking the kinds of questions discussed here. Use the answers to the questions as a guide not only to the Geriatric Care Manager's qualifications, but also as a way of determining whether you can comfortably work with this person.
If your concerns are not responded to professionally and personally, if you don't like the answers to your questions, if you don't like the Geriatric Care Manager's reaction to being asked all your questions, or if you simply do not feel relaxed with this particular person, DO NOT HIRE THAT PERSON. Only if you are satisfied with the Geriatric Care Manager you have hired from the very start will you trust him or her to do the best job for you. Only if you have established a relationship of open communication will you be able to resolve any difficulties that may arise between the two of you.
If you take the time to make sure you are happy and compatible right at the beginning, you can make this a productive experience, giving you peace of mind and your family member the highest quality of life possible. You will thank yourself, and your Geriatric Care Manager will thank you.
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