A person with a background in nursing, social work, psychology, gerontologyThe study of the aging process and individuals as they grow from midlife through later life including the study of physical, mental and social changes; the investigation of the changes in society resulting from our aging population; the application of this knowledge to policies, programs, and practice. More or other human services field, who has knowledge about the needs of and services available for older adults. A geriatric care managerA nurse, social worker, or other healthcare professional who plans and coordinates services for an individual’s care. This person usually works for an agency or care setting. (Also see Geriatric Care Manager.) More coordinates (plans) and monitors (watches over) a person’s care. He or she also keeps in contact with family members about the person’s needs and how their loved one is doing. Most geriatric care managers are privately paid and usually not covered by private insurance. Some long-term care insurancePrivate insurance designed to cover (pay for) long- term care services provided at home, adult day care, assisted living or a nursing home. There are many long-term care insurance policies with a wide range of benefits. Medicare and Medicare supplemental insurance policies (Medigap) do not pay for long-term care. More companies use care managers to assess the individual’s need for services and arrange for the needed services.
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