Questions About Care Management
Q.) What is Care Management?
A.) Care Management is an all encompassing care model, looking into each aspect of a person’s life to see what support systems they may need, all while tailoring a care plan to their individual lifestyles. The unique tailoring care planning process helps to provide an accurate evaluation and assessment to allow Cook Care Management to provide knowledge, resources and support based on the individual client. Years in the field opened Trish’s eyes to ongoing issues aging individuals face everyday. So many members of the aging community were being talked over or down to, ignored, left alone, dismissed, neglected, and were not being treated with the level of compassion, respect, or dignity they deserved. The “ That is normal for someone of your age” or “ That is just apart of aging” stigma needed a new perspective and approach. No two individuals are the same nor do they age the same. So no two care plans should be the same either. Cook Care Management Care customizes care plans to fit the individual...not the entire aging community and it is done so with the utmost compassion, respect, trust, support and always with the client’s well-being and preferences in mind.
Q.) What does an Geriatric Care Manager do?
A.) An Aging Life Care Professional, also known as a geriatric care manager, is a health and human services specialist who acts as a guide and advocate for families who are caring for older relatives or disabled adults. As Aging Life Care Managers we help our clients and their families locate and coordinate resources. We pride ourselves on our ability to work cohesively with all care providers near and far. Some of these providers include: Doctors, pharmacies, family, friends, home care agencies, senior communities, and many more. Cook Care Management works hard to create the absolute best care plan possible and adjusts it as aging issues occur. Our clients become an extension of our family. We believe there is a certain degree of personal connection that allows us to advocate and understand our clients, which helps them maintain a healthy and happy lifestyle. Cook Care Management is proud to work with and for our clients as they each have their own story to be told and lives to be lived. We always offer a Complimentary Consultation at no cost. Schedule yours here.
Q.) What are some of the areas that Geriatric Care Managers help navigate?
A.) Geriatric Care Managers assist with assessment and monitoring, planning and problem-solving, education and advocacy, family caregiver support and family mediation, health care navigation, financial guidance, and resources just to name a few.
Q.) Does Cook Care Management work with Financial and Health Care Powers of Attorney?
A.) Yes we do. We also work with many Elder Law Professionals in the Raleigh and surrounding areas.
Q.) Does Cook Care Management have insurance?
A.) While insurance is not a required piece to owning a care management company, Cook Care Management does choose to hold general liability and professional liability insurance for each employee. The owner of the company also has an auto insurance policy that would allow her to provide some transportation as needed.
Q.) Does Cook Care Management follow a Standard of Practice and Code of Ethics?
A.) Yes we do. Cook Care Management follows the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice developed by the Aging Life Care Association to guide Aging Life Care Professionals in daily professional and business practices. You can view those by clicking here.
A.) Care Management is an all encompassing care model, looking into each aspect of a person’s life to see what support systems they may need, all while tailoring a care plan to their individual lifestyles. The unique tailoring care planning process helps to provide an accurate evaluation and assessment to allow Cook Care Management to provide knowledge, resources and support based on the individual client. Years in the field opened Trish’s eyes to ongoing issues aging individuals face everyday. So many members of the aging community were being talked over or down to, ignored, left alone, dismissed, neglected, and were not being treated with the level of compassion, respect, or dignity they deserved. The “ That is normal for someone of your age” or “ That is just apart of aging” stigma needed a new perspective and approach. No two individuals are the same nor do they age the same. So no two care plans should be the same either. Cook Care Management Care customizes care plans to fit the individual...not the entire aging community and it is done so with the utmost compassion, respect, trust, support and always with the client’s well-being and preferences in mind.
Q.) What does an Geriatric Care Manager do?
A.) An Aging Life Care Professional, also known as a geriatric care manager, is a health and human services specialist who acts as a guide and advocate for families who are caring for older relatives or disabled adults. As Aging Life Care Managers we help our clients and their families locate and coordinate resources. We pride ourselves on our ability to work cohesively with all care providers near and far. Some of these providers include: Doctors, pharmacies, family, friends, home care agencies, senior communities, and many more. Cook Care Management works hard to create the absolute best care plan possible and adjusts it as aging issues occur. Our clients become an extension of our family. We believe there is a certain degree of personal connection that allows us to advocate and understand our clients, which helps them maintain a healthy and happy lifestyle. Cook Care Management is proud to work with and for our clients as they each have their own story to be told and lives to be lived. We always offer a Complimentary Consultation at no cost. Schedule yours here.
Q.) What are some of the areas that Geriatric Care Managers help navigate?
A.) Geriatric Care Managers assist with assessment and monitoring, planning and problem-solving, education and advocacy, family caregiver support and family mediation, health care navigation, financial guidance, and resources just to name a few.
Q.) Does Cook Care Management work with Financial and Health Care Powers of Attorney?
A.) Yes we do. We also work with many Elder Law Professionals in the Raleigh and surrounding areas.
Q.) Does Cook Care Management have insurance?
A.) While insurance is not a required piece to owning a care management company, Cook Care Management does choose to hold general liability and professional liability insurance for each employee. The owner of the company also has an auto insurance policy that would allow her to provide some transportation as needed.
Q.) Does Cook Care Management follow a Standard of Practice and Code of Ethics?
A.) Yes we do. Cook Care Management follows the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice developed by the Aging Life Care Association to guide Aging Life Care Professionals in daily professional and business practices. You can view those by clicking here.
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