Mission       Helping seniors live a longer and healthier life while maintaining  their independence, dignity, and respect. History    I felt the need to  start Linbrooke Geriatric Care Associates after watching my family's questions go unanswered by doctors and caregivers.  As my grandmothers health declined, I decided the direction that I wanted to take was to help, aid, and service the elderly population.  It dawned upon me, that I wanted to provide information, insight, and help, to people that do not know where to start looking for answers but know that they want to ensure the happiness, and comfort of themselves or their loved ones.      Linbrooke Geriatric Care Associates was formed to ensure that ourclients receive the most personalized assessments, detailed care plans, as well as individual personal attention.  In addition we provide knowledgeable information, guidance, crisis intervention,consultation, Home Care services, entitlement's, advocacy, placement, and referrals.   Who We Serve Seniors 55+ Caregivers Families who need answers Professionals seeking insight concerning the Geriatric population The disabled population What We Do      As Professional Geriatric Care Managers we evaluate your situation, identify areas that could be improved upon, provide solutions, and work with you to design a plan for maximizing  independence and well being.  We also arrange for special services and monitor your care on a one to one basis.  Each client is a new personal relationship and is provided unique care plan.              As Geriatric Care Associates we help: those who are new to elder care or uncomfortable with elder care decision-making people who are having difficulty with any aspect of elder care families that are faced with a sudden crisis or a major change in one's lifestyle those who are dealing with a complex situation such as a psychiatric, cognitive, health, legal or social issue.       After the initial phone inquiry, we meet with new clients and family members usually in the home or client's residence. There we assess the client's medical, cognitive and social needs, as well as the current living situation.  We then prepare and present a written care plan with professional recommendations that relate to physical, emotional, and social needs of our client.  We also take into consideration the financial resources available to meet our goals.     The goal of each plan is to enable the elder to continue to live at home as independently as possible or to successfully transition them into a facility they are most comfortable with.   This may consist of either a retirement community, a skilled care center, or in home assistance.  Often, we are asked to implement the approved plan in collaboration with the family.    We are also available to link caregivers with respite care, as well as information to caregivers to relieve stress, anxiety, and offer knowlegable and researched ideas to help with the caregiving process. Why Choose Us   We specialize in the study of Gerontology, which is defined as the scientific study of the biological, psychological, and sociological effects associated with old age and aging, as well as the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to seniors. We have been well educated in the field of aging that in this day and age is surrounded with much confusion, and many questions. We have up to date knowledge, and have the ability to offer the most current, and thorough assessments.  We test the functionality, emotional, financial,  physical, standing of each client.  We must determine the state of health that your loved one is presently in, in order to offer the most personalized, detailed, and easy to follow care plans.    As  Geriatric Care Managers, we make  professional assessments, arrange care services , find community resources, assist with a residential placement, and become your knowledgable source of information. We are who you need to make the best decisions about your loved ones future. As well as being there to help your elder.  We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help with anything that your loved one needs as well as anything that you need, questions that you need answered, and assistance. A little about me   I am a member of The Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, The Gerontological Society of America, the International Association of Gerontology, and The National Association of Care Planning.  My active participation in these exclusive associations,provide me with new, and exciting knowledge daily. I am involved with the disabled population and understand the inner working of the social service system.     I am provided with insight, and knowledge in order to aid you and your loved one with the best, and most up to date information.        Therefore by the definition, and our ideas, we are the company if you want an organization thathas been schooled in the Geriatric population as well as worked closely with them.   We know what  a family wants to provide, that is why you should choose Linbrooke Geriatric Care Associates, we are knowledgeable, caring, and treat every client as if they were a member of our own family. CALL TODAY FOR YOU FREE PERSONALIZED            CONSULTATION
			Lindsey Cantor President

All About Linbrooke Geriatric Care Associates

Linbrooke Geriatric Care Associates

What does a Geriatric Care Manager do?

   Geriatric Care Managers are specialists in assisting older people and their families to
plan for and implement ways to allow for the greatest degree of independence, safety and
comfort. They meet with families, assess the client's needs, and develop a comprehensive
plan with input from caregivers, professionals, and others. They then assist with any
appointments, interviews, and other paperwork and make all preparations for needed
in-home care or arrange for a transition to a facility. They review all options clearly and
discuss them with the family. Once services are set up, they can monitor and coordinate
them, and revise the plan if needed. This gives the family assurance that an objective,
knowledgeable professional is available to maintain personal contact with the older
person, caregivers and family.

What kind of background does a Geriatric Care Manager have?

    Geriatric Care Managers come from a variety of backgrounds and fields of experience.
They typically have education at the Master's level, and trained in the field of
gerontology, social work, or nursing, and may have experience in family work, client
advocacy, long-term care, and/or psychotherapy.

Who uses a Geriatric Care Manager?

   Families who have questions or  live at a distance rely on Geriatric Care Managers to
provide a trusted link to their elder parents. Attorneys may use the services of a GCM for
a professional assessment of complex clinical situation in a home care facility or in the
community. Trust officers find that a Geriatric Care Manager plays a key part in a
professional assessment to assure the provision of well-targeted, cost-effective care for
elder. Physicians, and other health care professionals welcome the specialized individual
services that a GCM can offer to the elder and families a means to prevent clinical crises
and avoid unnecessary hospitalization.

What unique services can a Geriatric Care Manager bring to their client?

   Geriatric Care Managers assist the elder and the family in a comprehensive way by first
establishing objectives and following through on them. As Geriatric Care Managers, they
establish a personal relationship with the elder and a personal commitment to their
clients. Typically, a Geriatric Care Manager does not provide actual hands-on care for the
older person, but instead arranges, coordinates and monitors this care to be provided by
the most qualified professional available. The Geriatric Care Manager may draw from a
number of options to assist this process, and thus is due to their knowledge of the local
providers and accessibility to specialized resources.

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