Working with a Professional Geriatric Care Manager provides the following benefits:

Short-term or ongoing assistance. Provides peace of mind for long-distance caregivers who are kept up-to-date on their loved one's condition.

Personalized services. GCMs create Plans of Care which meet our client's specific needs and wants.

Accessibility of assistance. Many of our members are available after-hours and on weekends.

Continuity of care. This reduces miscommunication, caregiver and client stress, caregiver time, and costs to client.

Efficiency and flexibility. GCM services are streamlined and client-centered.

Cost control. GCM members strive to reduce inappropriate institutional care and overuse of services. Ongoing monitoring can prevent costly crises and unnecessary hospitalizations.

Quality control. NAPGCM has adopted standards for practice for all of its members. Additionally, all "Full" members are reviewed for educational and experience requirements prior to acceptance in the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers.