Care managers do a lot. Their job is to reduce treatment costs and hospitalization rates, eliminate unnecessary and redundant testing, prevent adverse medication interactions and boost patients’ ...

Q: I want to age in place at home. Can care management provide some support? A: As a Certified Care Manager, I often consult with clients and their families on this topic. Aging in place with care ...

A geriatric care manager (GCM) is a professional who specializes in assisting older adults and their families with managing the challenges of aging. These experts come from various backgrounds, ...

Care managers offer diverse support to seniors and their families, including safety assessments, care plan development, and assistance with healthcare providers. They act as advocates for seniors, ...

WebMD Ignite, a division of WebMD, has launched Coach, a platform that aims to improve care-management programs by integrating into care managers' workflows allowing them to bring customized health ...

Many aging adults face challenges managing daily tasks and medical needs, increasing the demand for specialized care. Nurse care management helps prevent medical errors, ensures appropriate care, and ...

Question: What is a Geriatric Care Manager and where do you work? Answer: My title is Geriatric Care Manager, (GCM) I work with individuals, couples and families who have issues, concerns or questions ...

Dear Carol: I feel like I’m failing everyone because I can’t do everything well. I work full-time, and my kids are in middle school, so they need steady support with their many activities. My husband ...

Emergency department care managers can facilitate patient transitions between sites of care, according to a white paper from Huron Consulting Group. The paper, “Empowering Case Managers in the ...

Dear Doctor K: Taking care of my elderly father, with his complicated medical care, has become more than I can handle. A friend suggested I hire a geriatric-care manager. How can this person help?