What
is a Geriatric Care Manager?
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A
geriatric care manager is a professional who specializes in
assisting
older people and their families with long-term
care arrangements.
What are
the benefits of a Geriatric Care Manager and how can I find one?
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Care
management services are offered in a variety of settings. We
believe the model utilized by the National
Association of Professional
Geriatric Care members best serves the clients
and representatives.
What
is the definition of the following Eldercare Facility Types?
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Independent
Living, Continuing-Care, Assisted Living, Board and Care,
Nursing Home, Alzheimer's
Care, etc.
What
does the term "fiduciary" mean?
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Guardian,
Conservator, Personal Representative, Representative
Payee, Trustee, Power of Attorney: General, Medical,
or Financial
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What
do the following Legal Terms or phrases mean?
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Living
Will |
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Power
of Attorney (General, Medical, Financial, Mental Health) |
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Trustee,
Surrogate, Agent |
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Prehospital
Directive |
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Refusal
of all Life-sustaining treatment |
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Probate |
General
Legal Form Samples:
These vary
with each state! Check with a specialized Elder Care
Attorney in your state. There
is more to "advance care planning"
than completing legally valid documents. If you already have
completed a directive, chances
are your treatment instructions
are too vague to be of much help
should
anyone ever need to
rely on them. Use this site to ONLY
to review your current care
plans and documents.
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