Geriatric Care Managers often get requests to help senior adults find new housing. These requests may come from the seniors who are overwhelmed with their current situation, the adult children sandwiched between their immediate families and their parents, or concerned friends. There are many things to consider when looking at making a change to different living arrangements. Geriatric care managers are positioned well to assist in guiding these decisions because they typically have walked this road with other clients before you. The care manager will be able to give you much insight into community resources, living arrangements that might be most suitable for your needs, and options that are affordable for you.
When considering new living arrangements, there are many things to consider. Is now the time to consider moving closer to your children geographically? Many folks find that they would like to be closer to their families, while others feel that staying close to their lifelong friends and circles of activities are a better option. What is your budget? Do you have resources that you haven't yet tapped into such as VA benefits, Home and Community based programs, long term care insurance, or savings that you would like to use for housing? Do you have equity in your home that can be used for the next phase of your life? Your geriatric care manager can help you look at financing options and recommend a financial planner if needed.
What level of housing do you need? There are many differences in the levels of care available for seniors, including independent living apartments, service supported independent living, assisted living facilities, residential homes for the aged, and nursing homes. Do you want a complex that offers care across a continuum of levels? For example, there are complexes across America that offer independent living apartments, assisted living, and nursing home care all on the same campus. These are places that you can call home for the rest of your life, knowing that you'll always be able to get the care that you need.
Don't make any decision without thoroughly weighing all the options. Your geriatric care manager can help you with information that will set you on a clear path to the best decision for you individually. For help finding a professional, well qualified, geriatric care manager, I recommend www.caremanager.org.
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