Tag Archives: geriatric care management
Average Cost of a Nursing Home Inches Closer to $80,000 a Year
Although the US economy has seen price rollbacks during the last year, long-term care providers have actually been raising rates, according to the 2009 MetLife Market Survey of Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Adult Day Services, and Home Care Costs. Private room nursing home rates rose 3.3 percent to an average of $79,935 a year… Read More »
Caregiver Burnout
While the caregiving role can be enormously rewarding, it also means a lot of sacrifice on the part of the caregiver and their family. Caregivers generally start taking on a few tasks at a time, however the need generally expands and with each increase, caregivers forfeit more of their personal lives. The average family… Read More »
Geriatric Care Management
Many seniors and their families have found tremendous joy and relief while working with a geriatric care manager. A geriatric care manager assists clients with all aspects of aging, answering such questions such as: Should I move into assisted living? Does my loved one have to go into a nursing home? How can I… Read More »