Frequently Asked Questions

How do you know if you or your family member needs the assistance of a Geriatric Care Manager?

• You have little or no family in the area
• You or your family need help concerning available services in your area
• There are multiple medical or psychological issue to be addressed
• You are unable to safely live in your current environment
• More help is needed than the family can provide
• Your family members have limited expertise in dealing with daily medical needs
• There are differences of opinion about care decisions
• Individuals are not pleased with current care providers and require advocacy
• Family needs education and direction because of behaviors associated with dementia
• Family lives at a distance and needs someone to act as a liaison – overseeing care, and quickly alerting families to problems.

What services can Geriatric Care Managers bring to their clients?

• Geriatric Care Managers provide services that are tailored and defined by the client’s individual needs.
• GCM’s have extensive knowledge about how to assess someone’s level of functioning, and how to effectively manage resources.
• GCM’s are familiar with local and reputable service agencies.

Who covers the cost of Geriatric Care Management?

• Neither Medicare or Medicaid covers the cost of geriatric care management. However, a small but growing number of long term care insurance policies do offer coverage for GCM services.

What are the benefits of using Geriatric Care Managers from Aviv Centers for Living:

• Aviv Centers for Living has a sixty-five year history of excellent delivery of elder care services. As a best in the area provider, Aviv is committed to providing compassionate care in a continuum of services for seniors.
• Geriatric Care Managers at Aviv Centers for Living bring this commitment to families and elders in need of their services. The elder will be cared for in a manner best suited to meet his/her individual needs.
• The GCM can help realize cost savings such as avoiding inappropriate placements, and duplication of services.