C.A.R.E.: Consultation, Advocacy, Resources for Elders

Our Geriatric Care Managers are Certified and are members of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Management

What is Professional  Geriatric Care Management?

Geriatric Care Management is a broad range of services provided by a person that specializes in understanding the needs of elders and their families. A Geriatric Care Manager provides support, guidance, and solutions to meet those needs.

Care Managers focus on maintaining the well-being, independence, and dignity of elders while optimizing safety. This is accomplished in a variety of ways, depending on each individual’s circumstances.

Care Managers not only specialize in elders needs but with assessing and managing the environment in which the elder exists (i.e.: high conflict families, challenging mental health problems along with aging).

The Overlook C.A.R.E. Team

All our Care Managers hold a Master’s Degree and are Board Licensed Clinical Social Workers or Nurses who are experienced specialists in providing care to elders and those with special needs.  

How Overlook C.A.R.E. can help?

- Professional comprehensive assessment
- Provide crisis intervention
- Provide liaison with other professionals or families that live far away
- Be the “eyes and ears” at medical appointments
- Advocate with facilities
- Locate resources and other services
- Navigate the maze of services / choices
- Organize details of returning home
- Evaluate safety needs in the home and implement changes
- Locate and arrange qualified in-home caregivers to meet individual needs
- Provide on-going oversight and management of home care assistance
- Arrange household management tasks
- Help with bill organization / payment
- Counsel during loss and transitions
- Assist with end of life planning and decision making
- Organize record keeping
- Assist with coordination of down sizing / relocation

Enhanced Discharge and Care Coordination

This service helps facilitate and compliment the valued discharge services of case managers through the health care continuum.

Program Components:
- Provides objective home evaluations
- Liaison services between all parties, including high conflict families
- Comprehensive Care Plans to reduce crisis and re-hospitalizations
- Discharge “wrap around” services fostering smooth transition
- Coordination of care for family members that live out of the area

Program Benefits:
- Less anxiety for patients and their families
- Individualized Care Plan caters to the unique needs of older adults, developmentally disabled adults, and psychiatrically impaired adults
- Multi-disciplinary team coordination assures that care is always in the client’s best interest
- Reduces unnecessary hospitalizations
- In home services start more quickly, filling service gaps

Testimonials “The professional care managers at C.A.R.E. have been available 24/7 to assist with my clients’ care management needs, whether crisis intervention or routine assistance. They always respond promptly and professionally and I know that my clients will be treated with dignity and compassion. C.A.R.E. assesses each client’s needs to develop an appropriate care plan, allowing me to focus on the client’s legal issues. I consider C.A.R.E. to be an essential resource in the comprehensive service that I provide to my clients.” ~Attorney Judith M. Flynn Massachusetts C.A.R.E. Links http://www.care-elderspecialist.com/ Contact Information 99 Derby Street, Suite 300 Hingham, MA 02043 Tel: 781-837-7444 Fax: 781-740-2203 Please contact us if you have any questions regarding our services. Office hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM		Hospice Services Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Learn More... Donations Make a tax free donation. Learn More...