1. Geriatric care management: role, need, and benefits.
- Author
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Wideman M
- Subjects
- Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Frail Elderly, Humans, Independent Living, Male, United States, Case Management economics, Health Services Needs and Demand, Health Services for the Aged economics, Home Care Services economics, Professional Role
- Abstract
Care coordination for the older adult is growing based on increases in aging populations, fragmentation in healthcare systems, and the desire by many older adults to remain in their homes. Geriatric Care Managers (GCMs) guide older adults and families in navigating the complexities of the continuum of care and with finding available resources for long-term care planning. This article reviews the GCM role, which patients may be appropriate for the service, and patient benefits.
- Published
- 2012
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