When caregiving for an aging family member becomes overwhelming, it may be time to contact a Care Manager, also known as an Aging Life Care Professional™.
You may need a Care Manager if:
- The person you are caring for has limited or no family support.
- Your family has just become involved with helping the individual and needs direction about available services.
- The person you are caring for has multiple medical or psychological issues.
- The person you are caring for is unable to live safely in their current environment.
- Your family is either “burned out” or confused about care solutions.
- Your family has limited time or expertise in dealing with your loved one’s chronic care needs.
- Your family is at odds regarding care decisions.
- The person you are caring for is not pleased with current care providers and requires advocacy.
- The person you are caring for is confused about their own financial and/or legal situation.
- Your family needs education and/or direction in dealing with behaviors associated with dementia.
- You live at a distance from your loved one.
AGING LIFE CARE™ is a trademark of the Aging Life Care Association™. Only ALCA Members are authorized to use this term to identify their services. AGING LIFE CARE PROFESSIONAL™ is a trademark of the Aging Life Care Association™. It is an indication of membership in ALCA, and only ALCA Members are authorized to use this term.