Geriatric care manager is a jack-of-all-trades in helping the elderly

FALLBROOK – For those who enjoy caring for their aging parents and want to continue playing a major role in their life, it can get time-consuming and take a lot of energy and patience. That’s where a geriatric care manager can prove very helpful. A geriatric care manager is a jack-of-all-trades in providing quality care for the elderly. He or she can manage medical care and services, coordinate between various doctors, and be available for emergencies that arise.

Some of the jobs a geriatric care manager regularly does include:

• Assess needs – determining how well the parent...