By Kathleen O’Laughlin, RN, MS, JD
Peter called in a panic. “My mother is so confused that
she can’t take care of herself. And Dad can’t help her anymore;
he has cancer.” One of three sons who were all juggling demanding work
schedules and family responsibilities, Peter knew decisions had to be made
– decisions he didn’t feel comfortable making. He also knew that
neither of his two brothers had the knowledge to make informed choices. Fortunately,
Peter was referred by his parents’ physician to ElderCare Solutions,
Inc., a Chicagoland-based geriatric care management practice operated by nurses.
The geriatric care managers of ElderCare Solutions assist families in managing
the needs of their elderly family members. Most care managers are nurses or
social workers with education and expertise in geriatrics. They monitor an
elder’s condition and evaluate the caregivers who are providing care.
Their ongoing assessment includes such things as the elder’s need for
adult day care, home delivered meals, and home health care. Care managers
will also assist families in choosing an appropriate long-term care setting
if necessary.
“Many of our elderly have experienced significant losses,” says
Signe Gleeson, RN, MS, cofounder of ElderCare Solutions. “They are fragile
and vulnerable, and they have very specific needs. Their families want our
help to understand and respond to those needs.”
Case Study #1
Responding to a Family Crisis
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