Geriatric Care Managers
To download the Care Management Brochure click here
To download the African American Caregivers Brochure click here
To download the complete list of presentations available click here
How They Can Help
Geriatric care managers are skilled professionals who specialize
in assisting older adults and those responsible for their care in
addressing the challenges of late life.
They offer advice and support needed to make compassionate and
wise decisions, while at the same time affirming the older adult’s
dignity and worth. The mark of a quality care manager is one who is
compassionate toward those served, knowledgeable about resources,
and readily available to clients. Most geriatric care managers have
training in gerontology, social work, nursing, and/or counseling.
Geriatric care managers at nonprofit agencies generally charge for care management services based on one’s ability to pay; those in private practice have set fees. Some long-term care insurance policies also provide coverage for such services. In addition, more and more employers are offering eldercare benefits to employees who are adult children involved with care for their parent(s).
Geriatric care managers can help:
- Consult with families or other concerned individuals to offer guidance about eldercare options
- Provide comprehensive in-home assessments to identify needs and present a plan of care
- Coordinate and monitor services to ensure peace of mind for everyone involved
- Evaluate and make recommendations for alternative living arrangements as needed
- Serve as a liaison to families who live far away, making sure things are going well and alerting families to problems
- Give information and referrals that connect the older adult with community services
- Review financial and legal issues that may impact the older adult’s situation
- Educate and counsel caregivers about their own self-care and priorities
- Offer counseling to provide emotional support and coping strategies for both older adults and caregivers during periods of stress and transition
Care Management Solutions at Lutheran Family Services of Colorado comprises a team of geriatric care managers that offers family members, individuals and older adults the advice, support and inspiration needed to provide compassionate care and make intelligent decisions. Our staff consists of committed professionals who stay abreast of ongoing developments in the relatively new field of geriatric care management. Together they have more than 25 years of experience. In addition, the African American Caregiver Support Program (PDF) allows us to support African American caregivers through groups, education, and individual consultation. To access our on-line African American Caregivers Support Group click here.
Lutheran Family Service of Colorado is a non-profit agency and fees are charged on a sliding scale, based on one’s income.
Our staff:
Luci Draayer, Program Director, Geriatric Care Manager
Master of Social Work
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Amy Jones, Geriatric Care Manager Assistant
BA, Psychology
Certificate in Gerontology
Mary K. Kennedy, Geriatric Care Manager
Master of Social Work
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Nichelle Stiggers, Geriatric Care Manager
Certificate in Gerontology
Coordinator – African American Caregiver Support Program
For additional information about our services, please call or e-mail us at:
Denver Office: 303- 922-3433, ext. 5835
caremanagement@lfsco.org
If you are trying to locate a geriatric care manager for a parent or loved one in a city or state other than the Denver, Colorado metro area, the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers lists member non-profit and for profit geriatric care managers throughout the nation.
