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137 – Aging Life Care (and Geriatric Care Managers) Explained: Who They Are & How They Help

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In This Episode:

Geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, teams up with her trusted geriatric care manager colleague Michelle Allen, LCSW, to explain how Aging Life Care Professionals (also known as geriatric care managers) can help older adults and their families. They cover:

  • Why geriatricians love geriatric care managers
  • Aging Life Care Professionals vs Geriatric Care Managers
  • What is an Aging Life Care Professional & how do they help
  • How to find an Aging Life Care Professional
  • What is a certified or professional geriatric care manager?
  • Other types of eldercare experts
  • How to hire an Aging Life Care Professional

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