Employing a Care Manager to Oversee Your Parent's Care

Judie Rappaport

Primary Rule: If your parent cannot manage and supervise the caregiver, the caregiver is in control of your parent's life and home.

Home Health Aide

Employed by home health provider, hospital, congregate community, insurance company, etc.
Client's primary advocate and resource is high school graduate or GED
Limited training/education mandates narrow approach to client's needs
Education may vary, usually high school diploma or equivalent

Geriatric Care Manager

Objective professional advocate without financial or other obligation to anyone except client.
Client's primary advocate and resource is professional nurse
Total lifestyle approach with equal consideration for quality of life and healthcare needs.
No variation. Preferred Lifestyle Services Care Managers are experienced geriatric professional nurses who have surpassed the State of Florida's highest requirements for dementia training and education.

Find out how Preferred Lifestyle Services sets the standard for keeping your parent safe at home.