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meet the senior’s needs and how to access resources 83% experienced saving in caregiving and medical costs Although gCM services are not normally covered by Medicare, Medicaid or private insurances, families have stated “it is well worth the money” because uncertainty and stress is greatly reduced, cost-effective services are appropriately identified the first-time and issues are resolved more quickly. It is our hope that you now better understand the value gCM’s provide to seniors and families and that you will call one if you are expecting or experiencing eldercare related issues. Most gCM’s happily provide an initial free phone consultation to explain how they can help and to provide an estimate of the cost.
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services will allow greater numbers of older adults to age in place safely, improve their quality of life, and have the potential to decrease healthcare spending.”1 Benefits of gCM services are described and survey data results shared in Home Healthcare Nurse.1 Data from the surveys indicated that after obtaining the services of a gCM: n 100% of older adults with emergency department visits, hospitalizations and falls experienced a decrease in all of these areas n A majority of families reported improved medication compliance and enabled the senior’s ability to remain safely at home n 100% of respondents stated that they experienced a decrease in personal caregiver work, improved understanding of the senior’s illness and future needs and stated that they had received ongoing communication regarding the senior’s status n 96% said that they had an improved understanding of how to
Editor’s Note: This article was provided by Anthony Hickman, RN, CRRN, LNHA, MBA and partner of ElderCare of Idaho, www.eldercareofidaho.com, 208-342-3464. 1 Wideman, M., (2012, October). geriatric Care Management: Role, Need, and Benefits. Home Healthcare Nurse, (30)9, 553-559.
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