title: Geriatric care management: role, need, and benefits.
abstract: Care coordination for the older adult is growing based on increases in aging populations, fragmentation in healthcare systems, and the desire by many older adults to remain in their homes. Geriatric Care Managers (GCMs) guide older adults and families in navigating the complexities of the continuum of care and with finding available resources for long-term care planning. This article reviews the GCM role, which patients may be appropriate for the service, and patient benefits.
authors.affiliation: Rush University College of Nursing and Geriatric Care Manager at CareManagement Solutions, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA. marilyn_wideman@rush.edu
authors.forename: Marilyn
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wideman
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019090:Case Management / Q000191:economics; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D016330:Frail Elderly; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000191:economics; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D057187:Independent Living; D008297:Male; D024382:Professional Role; D014481:United States