Frequently Asked Questions
When is a care manager needed?
Care managers at Care Management Advocates provide assistance when time and the stress of providing care for a family member conflicts with work, family or other obligations. Care management can be an essential link in the chain to assist families in caring for an adult who resides a long distance from family, while at the same time bringing the experience of working with direct care providers and other professionals within the community.
Don't care facilities handle everything?
Not exactly. While some care facilities will take care care of your loved one's basic medical, nutritional and transportation needs, there often are other specialty areas that frequently need to be addressed. Care managers take a more holistic view and are in tune with real-life issues and health concerns that emerge as a person ages, or as a person faces cognitive or physical challenges. Care managers utilize a wealth of resources within the community of social workers, nurses, psychologists, elder-law attorneys, fiduciaries and other care professionals who can best help you and your loved one.
What are the benefits of hiring a Care Manager?
Care Management Advocates' care managers serve as your advocate and professional advisor through:
- Personalized and compassionate service - We stay focused on the individual's wants and needs.
- Accessibility - Care is typically available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergencies.
- Continuity of care management - Communication is coordinated among family members, doctors, fiduciaries, attorneys, and other community professionals.
- Cost containment - We help to try to avoid unnecessary services or hospitalization and duplication of services and always strive to be as cost effective as possible.
- Quality control - Our care managers follow the ethical standards of their profession.