When Should You Hire a Care Manager?
A good Care Manager can help to minimize or prevent a crisis situation and can also help to maintain a client’s quality of life. Therefore, it is best to be proactive and get help sooner rather than later. This could also prove to be cost effective, by preventing injuries and unnecessary trips to the emergency room.
Below are ten common signs that it’s time to hire a care manager.
TOP 10 SIGNS THAT IT'S TIME TO HIRE A CARE MANAGER
1. There have been frequent trips to the ER
2. There have been frequent hospitalizations
3. There have been frequent falls
4. There is no local family member or trusted friend available to advocate for the patient or to monitor their wellbeing
5. There is confusion about medications and treatment plans
6. You are concerned that the patient is not receiving the appropriate care at their home or assisted living facility
7. You are concerned for the patient's safety
8. The patient has been experiencing weight loss
9. Basic daily needs such as grooming, housekeeping and nutrition are not being met
10. You feel overwhelmed by your caregiving responsibilities
