Geriatric Care Management can help elders and their families understand and access the complex and often confusing array of community resources available to seniors in the Greater Boston area.

Whether for a one-time consultation or ongoing care management, we work with older people, their families and their caregivers to enhance their quality of life, encourage independence, and provide a safe and supportive living environment. We have specialized programs for both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Our expertise and compassion can be an invaluable source of support and assistance in both times of crisis or day-to-day living.

CONSULTATION AND ASSESSMENT
The Geriatric Care Manager meets with elders, their families and other concerned parties to assess the safety, care needs and emotional well-being of the elder. Based on that assessment, a comprehensive plan of care is developed.

Included in the plan:

• Research of appropriate housing
• Recommendation of homecare services
• Identification of relevant community resources
• Assessment of mental health needs

CARE MANAGEMENT
Once the plan of care is implemented, the Geriatric Care Manager can:

• Find, interview and manage homecare services
• Follow through on housing, from application to settling in
• Help with a move
• Make connections to community resources
• Advocate for the elder and report back to family members or concerned parties regarding his or her well-being
• Monitor the ongoing appropriateness of the care plan

PROGRAM FACTS

• Our program serves elders in the Greater Boston area, as well as their caregivers and families, whether local or out-of-state.
• The Care Manager meets with the elder wherever is most convenient for the client or the client's family.
• Whenever possible, additional services will be arranged with JF&CS providers to centralize care. In addition, our Care Managers are knowledgeable about other agencies and programs throughout the community, and can serve as a liaison with those agencies.
• Our Care Managers have the experience to deal with complicated medical issues, difficult family situations, and chronic diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Geriatric Care Management is a private pay program supervised and staffed by licensed clinical social workers, and other experienced professionals. For more information, call 781-647-JFCS (5327) or email your questions via our contact us page.

Staff Profile:
Karen Wasserman, LICSW
Director, Geriatric Care Management