In virtually every situation or problem that follows, a knowledgeable local geriatric care manager can make a significant contribution to achieving the desired resolution.
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"The hospital called from Miami - they're sending Mom home tomorrow. We live in Connecticut and both need to work. Now what?"
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"How do I tell my Mother she has to go into a nursing home. I don't have the heart."
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"I've been trying to get my parents to sign a Health Care Power of Attorney form."
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"Are there ways to shelter my folk's assets and still qualify for Medicaid benefits?"
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"My Dad is a veteran and could qualify for VA benefits. He's in no condition to go down there himself and stand on line for 8 hours."
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"My parents require round the clock nurses. It's costing us over $2,000 a week"
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"The last time I looked at Mom's checkbook, there were many checks made out to CASH. What's up with that?"
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"Mom has $40,000 plus the condo. Dad's in a nursing home. Do we qualify for any type of government benefits?"
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"My parents are not eating properly. They can no longer drive or walk to the supermarket."
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"Every time another sales person makes a presentation, my parents switch to an HMO so they can save money. I want them to stay on Medicare".
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"My father no longer sees at night, but his driver's license renewal arrives with regularity. How can I take his car away without destroying him in the process?"
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"My mother is not taking her medications properly. She's barely coherent half the time."
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"My sister borrows (takes) money from our Mom every time she goes down to Florida. Pretty soon Mom will have nothing left."
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"What do they mean when they talk about a donut hole in relation to prescription drugs?"
