Do I Need an Aging Life Care Professional?

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If you’re struggling with the decision to use a Care Manager, it may be helpful to consider the following questions: Are your loved one’s health concerns and required care becoming greater and more complex than you can comfortably manage? Are there other demands or responsibilities in your life that prevent you from giving full attention to your loved one’s needs? Will distance or accessibility make it difficult to supervise or monitor your loved one’s care and well-being? (more&he...
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Glossary of Healthcare Professionals

Diverse group of healthcare professionals
Case Managers are responsible for assuring appropriate and cost-effective treatment and the facilitation of discharge planning. They maintain regular contact with the patient’s insurance carrier, family, and referring physician to assure that treatment goals are understood and achieved. Emergency Physicians are medical specialists who initially diagnose and stabilize acutely injured patients. Neurologists are specialists in disorders of the nervous system; may be involved in the initial diag...
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Healthcare Resources

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Medical References Mayo Clinic MedicineNet.com WebMD Alzheimer’s Association National Association of Area Agencies National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information Family Caregiver Alliance Public Health Resources MI Office of Services to the Aging Nutrition.gov U.S. Administration On Aging Homeless Accommodation Directory U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Food and Drug Administration Resources For Veterans AfterDeployment.org Disabled American...
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