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Geriatric Care Management. A Crucial Caregiver Support Helene Bergman, ACSW Elder Care Alternatives, New York. When Caring for Family becomes the Job (NYTimes-May 9, 2004) “Work is what will keep me sane”.
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Geriatric Care Management A Crucial Caregiver Support Helene Bergman, ACSW Elder Care Alternatives, New York
When Caring for Family becomes the Job (NYTimes-May 9, 2004) “Work is what will keep me sane”
Meet ElaineCancer SurvivorParalegal- Responsible to 3 lawyersLong Distance CaregiverTwo Elderly ParentsLimited Financial ResourcesA Husband, Two Children & GrandchildrenStressed and Depressed
Meet Mrs. SChief Administrator- Major UniversityCaregiver for spouse with dementiaMain financial supportOnly medical coverageSecond marriage – 3 stepchildren58 years oldTravels one week a monthStressed and in despair
The Role of the Care ManagerEmotional Support- Rescue & ReliefSituational AnalysisEducation & DirectionAdvocacyNavigation of Systems MediationCrisis InterventionLinkage- LiasonReferral Plus
The Art of Care ManagementExpediency and “Referral Plus”What am I entitled to?How can I use Community Resources?What type of Home Care should I choose?Can I really get Medicaid? How?Shall I stay at home? Shall I relocate?How can my family differences be resolved?
WHEW!Now…….I can get to work on time.I can concentrate on my job.I can call my parent-or loved one without dread or fear.I can attend work meetings and conferences.I can use vacation time for a vacation.I can look forward to a promotion- instead of quitting- or being fired.I can go home each day without feeling emotionally drained.