137 – Aging Life Care (and Geriatric Care Managers) Explained: Who They Are & How They Help
Better Health While Aging
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Dr. Kernisan & Michelle Allen, LCSW, explain how Aging Life Care Professionals (also known as geriatric care managers) help older adults and their families.
In This Episode:
Geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, teams up with her trusted geriatric care manager colleague Michelle Allen, LCSW, to explain how Aging Life Care Professionals (also known as geriatric care managers) can help older adults and their families. They cover:
Why geriatricians love geriatric care managers
Aging Life Care Professionals vs Geriatric Care Managers
What is an Aging Life Care Professional & how do they help
How to find an Aging Life Care Professional
What is a certified or professional geriatric care manager?
Other types of eldercare experts
How to hire an Aging Life Care Professional
Related episode:
135 – How to Pay for Elder Care
Related Resources:
Providing Elder Care: Covering the Cost of Home Care, Assisted Living & Other Options
Hiring In-Home Caregivers for Aging in Place
Find an Aging Life Care Expert
Learn more about getting help from Dr. K & Michelle here: Helping Older Parents Online Courses & Programs.
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