What Do Care Managers Do?
A care manager researches, coordinates and manages a client’s care needs across the entire health care system. They also act as the older adult’s advocate, offering ongoing assistance and support during life’s transitions — whether from hospital to home or from home to an assisted living facility or nursing home.
If a client’s care manager recognizes a recurring symptom that indicates they might benefit from a particular service, they can arrange the service promptly. For example, if a care manager notes that your family member frequently forgets to take their medication, they can provide medication reminders. Alternatively, they might feel weak upon returning home from surgery. A care manager can coordinate physical therapy services for them if necessary.
Ultimately, care management is a team effort between the care manager, the older adult, their primary care physician and any others directly involved in their care. Care coordinators improve the client’s experience and take the lead in organizing the care plans, mitigating the effects of anxiety or stress for your family.
The Benefits of Care Management Services
Care management improves health by helping manage challenges with aging, acute medical issues or chronic illness. Our skilled, multidisciplinary team cares for each client. As problem-solvers, we understand how to help our clients make informed care and lifestyle decisions.
Some of the benefits clients will experience with our care management services include:
- Safety: Our care managers oversee a client’s health from a bird’s-eye view, allowing them to identify and organize the most beneficial care services. Proactively identifying your parent’s care needs helps them remain safe while aging in place.
- Improved quality of care: Our clients’ health and well-being are our priorities. We use a client-focused, forward-thinking approach and a state-of-the-art care delivery system to ensure our clients thrive. Families also have access to a client portal to see care plans, schedules and any additional information they might need.
- Independence: Care management empowers you and your family member to make informed and intentional care decisions. Sometimes, care management allows an older adult to remain independent and live at home much longer.
