Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the qualifications for a Geriatric Care Manager?
Q: Does insurance cover the services of a Geriatric Care
Manager?
Q: My mother refuses services from anyone, feeling that she is
independent; however, she does have some forgetfulness. How can you assist the
family with this situation?
Q: I am working full time and have four children at home. My time
is limited for my father but I do care about him. How can you assist me?
Q: How do I know if I have all the legal documents in place to
write checks and make decisions on behalf of my mother?
Q: My father lives in low income housing and now needs Nursing
Home care. He does not have the money to afford the care. What will help him pay
for Nursing Home care?
Q: What are the qualifications for a Geriatric Care Manager?
A: The qualifications for Geriatric Care Manager should consist of membership in
the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers.
www.caremanager.org
An individual must have a degree in either Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, or
Gerontology. Linda Sullivan and Debbie Gitner are both members on the national
and local level of the Professional Association of Professional Geriatric
Managers. This provides a network of services keeping both Linda and Debbie
always current.
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Q: Does insurance cover the services of a Geriatric Care Manager?
A: At this time most insurance companies do not cover the cost of a Geriatric Care
Manager. Some long term care policies will cover certain services. It is
important to check with your individual policy for possible coverage.
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Q: My mother refuses services from anyone, feeling that she is independent,
however, she does have some forgetfulness. How can you assist the family with
this situation?
A: It is not always easy for someone to accept services or see that he or she needs
help. To begin with, Linda and Debbie would complete a thorough evaluation
meet with the family members to discuss the situation. We would
explain to the family their rights as well as their mother’s rights. Next we
would attempt to complete a comprehensive evaluation of mom. Following that, we
would sit with the family members to discuss a plan of care for now and for
the future. At that time we would include options, ideas on ways to help mom
accept services, and offer support.
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Q: I am working full time and have four children at home. My time is limited
for my father but I do care about him. How can you assist me?
A: ElderCare Resource Services can assist in many ways. We can coordinate
services in the home to help with personal care or homemaking services, make
visits to your father, arrange for legal assistance (if needed), set up
transportation to doctor’s appointments and accompany if necessary. Linda and
Debbie are able to tailor our services to meet the needs of our clients, both
the elder and the children.
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Q: How do I know if I have all the legal documents in place to write
checks and make decisions on behalf of my mother?
A: ElderCare Resource Services can explain the necessary paperwork and assist in
obtaining the legal documentation which will allow a son or daughter to write
checks, and to make both financial and medical decisions.
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Q: My father lives in low-income housing and now needs Nursing Home care.
He does not have the money to afford the care. What will help him pay for
Nursing Home care?
A: ElderCare Resource Services is able to explain the laws regarding Mass Health
and its eligibility requirements. ElderCare Resource Services can assist at all
steps from
completion of the application to the approval process.
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