SeniorCare Options is a Geriatric Care Management service specializing in senior advocacy, needs assessment, and "care at a distance." As a cross between a hospital case worker and a "Daughter for Hire" – we can help!

We are here to assist you if you are in the middle of a crisis, or feel certain that you're headed for one. We offer you the expertise and support to get you through your current situation. Let our compassionate, personal, and professional experience help guide you with the overwhelming nature of caring for older adults.

We can provide you with an assessment of your loved one's current needs, and offer solutions including "caring at a distance" for families living out of the area. We also offer services such as bill paying, escorting to doctor's appointments to monitor appropriate medical needs, and being the "Ultimate Advocate" to ensure you get the care you and your loved one deserves.

You are free to decide how often you'd like to use our service. We can be there to give you peace of mind as frequently as you need, or can offer a one-time evaluation or consultation to get you started. Many of our families value our caring expertise and have used our services for years, as we offer excellent continuity of care for life-long planning and intervention.

What is a Geriatric Care Manager?

A Geriatric Care Manager, or "GCM", is a professional who specializes in assisting older persons and their families in meeting their day-to-day and long-term care needs. Most Geriatric Care Managers have training from bachelor degrees to multiple doctorates in gerontology, social work, psychology, and Nursing (RN Care Managers). Geriatric Care Managers, also known as Elder Care Specialists, are a newly recognized profession that is rapidly developing to help families adjust and cope with the challenges of an aging loved one.

Determining appropriate living arrangements and necessary supportive assistance are among the many services they offer. Care managers also provide needs and problem assessments, screening, arranging, and monitoring in-home help, counseling and support including family conflict mediation and crisis intervention. In addition they arrange for legal, financial, and medical services, evaluate housing options, and assist with relocating an older person to the most appropriate setting. They act as liaisons to families who are separated by long distances from their elderly loved ones making sure they are managing well, and alerting them to any concerns or problems that may arise. Geriatric Care Managers have extensive knowledge about the services and resources in their communities.