Geriatric Care
Management
Experienced and Professional
Guidance
Our Geriatric Care Manager, Kaaran McCrea, assists our firm by advising clients on long term care issues. Kaaran’s expertise is grounded in her 30 years as a registered nurse. Kaaran abides by strict professional codes of ethics and does not accept, referral fees, commissions or kickbacks from any facility, provider, or other entity or organization. This policy helps us ensure unbiased information is provided to you and your loved ones.
Geriatric Care Management services include:
✓ Consultations and Home Visits
✓ Assistance with Facility Admissions (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, etc)
✓ Coordinating Agents and Care Providers
✓ Assessments including Home Care for Personal Care Contracts
✓ Individualized Care Plans
✓ On-going Advocacy & Support
✓ Initiating Safety Plans to Prevent Elder Exploitation
✓ Assistance with understanding and activating Long Term Care Insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Geriatric Care Manager is a professional, such as a social worker, nurse, or gerontologist, specializing in assisting older people and their families to attain the highest quality of life, given their circumstances.
The Geriatric Care Manager serves as an experienced guide and resource for families caring for adult friends and family members with dementia (Alzheimer’s or other types), Parkinson’s and other chronic health conditions.
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Pre-Crisis:
A Geriatric Care Manger is the ideal person to call to help you figure out what the best options might be for an elderly, disabled family member or yourself. Clients often reach out when there has been a change in health or cognitive status which has upset the balance of independence. Getting started before a crisis occurs is ideal. This gives us time to explore options without the overlay of time constraints and heightened stress during an emergency.
When you live far away:
Now more than ever, families are spread out all across the United States and the world. We worry about our elderly family members, especially when they live independently without local support systems in place. Distance makes it hard to identify good local services and know what is really going on with elderly family members. A Geriatric Care Manager can communicate with long-distance family members, acting as their “eyes and ears” on the ground, providing objective viewpoints and helping to identify what can be done to make the situation better.
In a Crisis:
Every situation is unique. Sometimes meeting with a care manager in advance of a crisis just isn’t possible. It is never too late to call in a Geriatric Care Manager. If an elder has a significant change in ability to care for themself, or is hospitalized, or refusing care, our Geriatric Care Manager can work quickly with the elder and their family, assess the situation, identify community resources, and help find solutions.
When Family Members Disagree:
A crisis in the care of an elderly or disabled family member can cause long simmering differences between family members to surface. The Geriatric Care Manager has a strong background and understanding of the dynamics unique to the aging family. The Geriatric Care Manager uses training and skills gained from many years of experience to negotiate with family members and work to resolve disagreements in a way that serves the best interests of the elderly client.
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Our Geriatric Care Manager meets with elders as well as their agents and family members and listens to their concerns. We combine their ideas and information with our professional expertise to find effective solutions for each unique situation. Our role is that of a facilitator and advocate, connecting clients and families with services, support and education in the community. We provide you with the tools and information you need to make informed decisions about your long-term care options.
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An initial consultation is scheduled with our Geriatric Care Manager to determine the specific needs of the Client and their family and outline the scope of services to be provided. After the consultation, the services of our Geriatric Care Manager are charged at an hourly rate.
Meet our Geriatric Care Manager
Kaaran McCrea is a registered nurse who earned her associate’s degree from Skagit Valley College’s RN Program. Kaaran has worked in various skilled nursing facilities.
Kaaran is dedicated to providing client-centered quality care which produces optimal outcomes and resolutions. She joined the Elder Law Offices of Barry M. Meyers team in 2013. She is a member of Aging Life Care Associates and continually updates her education through seminars and classes. In her spare time, Kaaran enjoys hiking, gardening, and spending time with her family.