Perform a Self-Assessment with the Care Interpreter^TM

The Care Interpreter^TM is a free decision-support tool that allows you to find the best living options for a parent or loved one based on specific personal and health needs.   Here's how it works:

Care InterpreterTM asks a few questions regarding the person you are looking for:

• Finances
• Health status
• Memory impairment
• Independence
• Special considerations

In most cases, this takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete. 

Source: American Health Care Association

Perform a Self-Assessment with the Care Interpreter^TM

The Care Interpreter^TM is a free decision-support tool that allows you to find the best living options for a parent or loved one based on specific personal and health needs.   Here's how it works:

Care InterpreterTM asks a few questions regarding the person you are looking for:

• Finances
• Health status
• Memory impairment
• Independence
• Special considerations

In most cases, this takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete. 

Source: American Health Care Association

Find A Professional to Assess Your Loved One

Professional Geriatric Care Managers (PGCMs) are health and human services specialists who help families care for older relatives, while encouraging as much independence as possible.

The PGCM may be trained in any of a number of fields related to long-term care, including, but not limited to, nursing, gerontology, social work, or psychology, with a specialized focus on issues related to aging and elder care.

The PGCM acts as a guide and advocate -- identifying problems and offering solutions.

Source: © Copyright 2007 The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, Inc.

Find A Professional to Assess Your Loved One

Professional Geriatric Care Managers (PGCMs) are health and human services specialists who help families care for older relatives, while encouraging as much independence as possible.

The PGCM may be trained in any of a number of fields related to long-term care, including, but not limited to, nursing, gerontology, social work, or psychology, with a specialized focus on issues related to aging and elder care.

The PGCM acts as a guide and advocate -- identifying problems and offering solutions.

Source: © Copyright 2007 The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, Inc.