Services Overview
All services featured here are provided by Fran Bonner and/or Fran Bonner affiliates.

For our advanced level of care, our professional and experienced caregivers provide basic companion care plus assistance with the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation assistance. These services are initially assessed and regularly monitored by either a care coordinator, Social Worker or RN.

Care Services We Provide

The below list reflects a partial list of services provided by Fran Bonner. If there is a need that you have that is not listed, ploease call us and we will be glad to discuss your exact needs.

• Incontinence Care
• Meal Preparation
• Medication Reminders
• Monitoring Mobility
• Toileting
• Transferring

• Alzheimer's/Dementia Care
• Bathing/Dressing
• Companionship
• Errands/Shopping
• Help with eating
• Housekeeping

Geriatric Care Managers

A geriatric care manager (GCM), also known as a care coordinator or an “Aging Life Care Professional,” is a valuable resource that seniors and their caregivers have been slow to adopt. These professionals are skilled in using a client-centered approach for healthcare management, finding and maximizing resources for seniors, and coordinating transitional care. Busy and long-distance caregivers can hire a GCM to supplement their efforts, provide expert guidance and keep an eye on their aging loved ones.

A care manager is typically educated in relevant fields such as gerontology, nursing, psychology and social work and can lend their expertise to families who are overwhelmed with the caregiving process and/or a loved one’s chronic illness. They will devise a comprehensive senior care plan for the family and physicians to follow, and their assistance can relieve family members of some of their caregiving duties. These services help to prevent caregiver burnout and maximize a loved one’s functional ability and quality of life.

• Geriatric Care Manager Services

• A geriatric care manager (GCM), also known as a care coordinator or an “Aging Life Care Professional,” is a valuable resource that seniors and their caregivers have been slow to adopt. These professionals are skilled in using a client-centered approach for healthcare management, finding and maximizing resources for seniors, and coordinating transitional care. Busy and long-distance caregivers can hire a GCM to supplement their efforts, provide expert guidance and keep an eye on their aging loved ones.

  A care manager is typically educated in relevant fields such as gerontology, nursing, psychology and social work and can lend their expertise to families who are overwhelmed with the caregiving process and/or a loved one’s chronic illness. They will devise a comprehensive senior care plan for the family and physicians to follow, and their assistance can relieve family members of some of their caregiving duties. These services help to prevent caregiver burnout and maximize a loved one’s functional ability and quality of life.

   
• Geriatric Care Manager Services II

• Depending on each care manager’s background, education and experience, they are able to offer their clients a wide range of services. As a senior and their family members try to navigate changes in health, living arrangements, safety and legal and financial needs, a geriatric care coordinator can assist with many of the following challenges.

  Medical	GCMs typically accompany their clients to doctor’s appointments, organize records and assist the client and their caregiver(s) in adhering to medical orders.
  Legal	A GCM typically does not have firsthand legal experience, but can consult with or refer their clients to a local elder law attorney for guidance and necessary documents. They will also advocate for a client’s care and wellbeing across all care settings.
  Financial	In conjunction with managing care, a GCM will also assist with carefully supervising a client’s financial situation. They can assist a financial POA with bill paying, budgeting and more.
  Entitlements	GCMs can help connect families with financial aid and help them apply for programs like Medicaid and VA benefits as well as local and community based assistance.
  Social/Recreational	Since a GCM’s primary objective is their client’s mental and physical wellbeing, they can also focus on finding opportunities for social involvement and recreational activities in their area. These things are vital to an elder’s quality of life.
  Family	A GCM facilitates team work and communication in the execution of a loved one’s care plan. They are experienced in conflict resolution and provide counsel to seniors and their family members.
  Safety	Ensuring that a client has a safe living environment is a large priority for GCMs. They will conduct a safety assessment and then make any recommendations for the addition of adaptive equipment, home modifications or a change in living situation.
  Housing	Depending on a client’s unique care needs, budget and personality, a GCM will help them find independent living, assisted living, memory care or a nursing home that meets their requirements.
  Care	GCMs can assist family members in learning caregiving skills and use continuous assessments to recommend care plan improvements, such as in-home care services.
  Coordination	A GCM monitors and coordinates all of the above pieces of the caregiving puzzle in order to lighten the load on family caregivers.
• How to Pay for a Geriatric Care Manager

• Geriatric Care Managers are paid for with private funds. In some cases, long-term care insurance (LTCI) might help pay for the cost of an intial care assessment, but not for ongoing execution of a prescribed care plan.

• Geriatric Care Manager Fees

• Like lawyers, care managers can assess fees in many different ways. Some may bill on a monthly or weekly basis while others might require payment after the completion of certain objectives. The average rate for a geriatric care manager ranges from $50 to $200 per hour. It is important to note that clients may also be charged for caregiving supplies, mileage and other out-of-pocket expenses their consultant incurs while providing services.

  Most families who have chosen to work with a geriatric care manager maintain that, while their costs are high, their services are invaluable.

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