Montclair Elder Services

Montclair Elder Services provides premier geriatric care management in the San Francisco Bay Area including but not limited to Oakland, Piedmont, Alameda, Berkeley, Kensington, Orinda, Lafayette and Walnut Creek.

We provide guidance, advocacy and support for families and caregivers. Our geriatric care managers relieve uncertainty for families who are struggling to make difficult decisions about care due to declining physical and mental health.

Common reasons to hire a geriatric care manager are:

• Safety concerns due to falls or injuries.
• Need for a liaison and advocate to improve support and communication.
• Expert guidance and support to guide families in their role as caregivers.
• Montclair Elder Services provides customized services to meet the individual needs of each family. These include individualized care plans, home safety assessments and ongoing home visits.

Geriatric Care Manager’s, Experts in Senior Care

When I tell people I am a geriatric care manager, I am often met with a confused look. They know what a nurse or social worker is but have never heard of this occupation. I understand their confusion, since most people don’t’ know there are experts like myself who specialize in the complex care needs of older adults who have challenging on-going medical issues.

What is a geriatric care manager?

Geriatric Care Managers are specialists for the unique care needs of older adults. They work with elderly clients and their families to guide and assist in the process of planning and coordination of care. For families that live out of the area or have limited time to provided support, a geriatric care manager can play a pivotal role in ensuring care needs are met.

When would you hire a geriatric care manager?

Helping an elderly family member is challenging for all involved. A geriatric care manager can help if your elderly family member needs increased care because of physical or mental decline, coordinating care givers to ensure consistent good care is in place or transitioning to a new living environment when it is no longer possible to be at home. As you consider the next steps, remember hiring an expert can help make better decisions with a trusted expert as a resource.

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