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Frequently
Asked Questions
Who are your clients?
Many of our clients are older adults who reside in the Montgomery
County-Washington, D.C. area, experiencing changes and challenges
related to the aging process and whose adult children or involved relatives reside locally or out-of-town. Our
clients are also people who request assistance in defining their relative's
needs and identifying which resources will best meet those needs. We
also work closely with Trust Officers, Elderlawyers, Geriatricians, and
other Health Care Providers who believe that working
with us would be helpful to the older person with whom they are
working.
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How do you keep abreast of the resources in your
area?
We have made it a priority to keep
up-to-date on resources in the Montgomery County-N.W. Washington, D.C.
area by visiting senior assisted living facilities, adult retirement
communities, skilled nursing facilities, adult day care centers and
other providers of services to seniors on a regularly scheduled basis.
We also attend networking and other meetings for professionals in
the field of aging and maintain contacts with a wide variety of
professionals in the area. We are thus able to provide concise and
current information to clients in search of the best solutions.
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What are your fees?
Fees are dependent upon the specific services requested. Consultation
and care management services are billed on an hourly basis. There is a
set fee for comprehensive assessments which includes an initial family
consultation, a home-visit, and a written report. Services are flexible and
tailored to meet the individual needs of each client served. Please contact us to discuss your situation, (301) 320-5380.
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Are Geriatric Care Management Services covered by
insurance?
At this time most insurance does not cover the cost of GCM services. This includes Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance.
However, for those who have Long-Term Care Insurance, some policies
will reimburse for care management services. Check your specific
policy to determine your coverage.
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What are other resources you can recommend?
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National Association
of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM), (520)
881-8008, the
Mid-Atlantic
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Alzheimer's
Association of the National Capital Area,
1-800-272-3900 |
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Caring Connections, National
Hospice & Palliative Care organization, 1-800-658-8898 |
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Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services,
1-800-633-4227 |
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Children
of Aging Parents (CAPS), 1-800-227-7294 |
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Guide to Retirement Living, 1-800-394-9990 |
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Aging for
Older Adults, 1-800-232-4636 |
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Jewish Council for
the Aging, (301) 881-8782 |
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National Academy of
Elder Law Attorneys,
(703) 942-5711 |
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National Alliance for Caregiving,
(301) 718-8444 |
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National Council on Aging, (202)
479-1200 |
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National Family
Caregivers Association, (301) 942-6430 |
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National
Institute on Aging, (301) 496-1752 |
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Well Spouse
Association, 1-800-838-0879 |
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How do we contact you?
We are pleased to provide a free initial phone call to answer
any questions you have about our services. You can reach us at (301)
320-5380. We look forward to hearing from you! - Renée and Margi
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