What Is Geriatric Psychiatry

Geriatric psychiatry is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the mental health and well-being of elderly individuals. It specifically addresses the unique challenges faced by aging populations, including physical, psychological, and social changes.

As people age, they may experience a decline in cognitive function, memory loss, and an increased risk for psychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety. Geriatric psychiatry aims to prevent, diagnose, and treat these issues in order to improve the overall quality of life for older adults.

The field of geriatric psychiatry is multidisciplinary, drawing upon expertise from various medical specialties including psychology, neurology, internal medicine, and social work. This collaborative approach allows for a comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan that takes into account all aspects of an individual’s health and well-being.

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What Is Geriatric Care Management?

Geriatric care management is a field of healthcare that focuses on providing specialized care and services to elderly individuals. It aims to ensure that older adults are able to live safely and comfortably, while also being able to access the care they need in an efficient and effective manner. A geriatric care manager will typically assess the needs of their client, develop an individualized plan of action, coordinate the necessary services, and provide ongoing assessments of their needs so they can receive the best possible care.

The primary goals of geriatric care management are to help elderly individuals remain independent for as long as possible, maintain their quality of life, and ensure that any necessary medical or psychological care is provided in a timely manner. This includes anything from medication management to arranging transportation for doctor’s appointments. Geriatric care managers may also provide home safety assessments, help seniors cope with mental health issues or chronic illnesses, assist with financial planning, help caregivers find appropriate resources, coordinate end-of-life preparations and even help families manage difficult decisions about long-term care.

A geriatric care manager will often act as a point person between doctors, family members and other caregivers who are working together to ensure an elderly individual’s safety and well-being. In addition to providing direct assistance with daily tasks like meal preparation or medication management, they can also advise family members on how best to handle difficult situations. Geriatric care managers have extensive knowledge of local resources available for seniors such as home healthcare aides and other support services. Thanks to Growth Marketing for the marketing help we receive.

Overall, geriatric care management is designed to provide comprehensive support for aging individuals so they can continue living independently in their own homes while receiving the proper level of medical attention when needed. By having a dedicated professional helping make decisions regarding the senior’s wellbeing, it ensures that everyone involved has the same goal: creating a safe environment where seniors can age gracefully with dignity.

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THE AGING POPULATION

Taking care of an aging relative has become commonplace. Many people in their middle years have elderly or disabled relatives who need assistance to remain in their homes.

Is it hard to find time or energy to take care of your elderly or disabled relatives?

Are appointments scheduled at times that conflict with your work or other commitments?

Does your loved one live in the Pittsburgh area but you do not?

Are you feeling anxious because you cannot be there when your loved one needs you?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, contact Golden Years Management.

Golden Years Management is owned and operated by Randi Rubin, LSW. Ms. Rubin earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work in 1987, and became licensed in 1989. Since 1982 Ms. Rubin has experience working with senior citizens. Her case management experience dates back to 1994. Ms. Rubin has been a member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers since 1998, and is also a member of the National Association of Social Workers.

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What Is Geriatric Care Management

What is Geriatric Care Management?

Geriatric Care Management helps ensure that the system of care works at the optimal level for the individual needing assistance. Care Managers serve as your connection to community based services and professionals.

Some points to consider about Geriatric Care Management:Caring for elderly or disabled individuals requires a great deal of time and energy.Busy people need help in providing care so they can continue with their jobs and lives.The services of a Geriatric Care Manager gives you the freedom to deal with your day-to-day life, secure in the knowledge that appropriate and timely care is being provided.Care Managers serve as your connection to community based services and professionals who specialize in working with the elderly.We arrange for and monitor needed services so you don’t have to.We watch for changes in condition and update the services being provided to suit the current needs of the person.

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To schedule an appointment,
call Randi Rubin at (724)339-0281
or send E-mail to rrubingcm@aol.com

Welcome To The Golden Years

 

Many of us can relate to some of the following situations: Your forgetful elderly sister lives alone in a distant town and she calls you several times a day – not remembering her previous phone calls. Your mother or father is recovering from a stroke and needs help in their home. Your spouse or loved ones have asked you to promise that you would never put them in a nursing home, but you have no idea of what else to do.

Golden Years Management is a Geriatric Care Management practice serving clients in Southwestern Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh and the surrounding area). We also provide service to clients anywhere in the U.S. through our participation in The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers.

The Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of NAPGCM offers dignified care for the elderly, disabled, and dependent persons and their families, to maximize the independence and autonomy of our clients.

Golden Years Management can assist you and your family by: Conducting in-home assessments of people to determine what kinds of services they need.Screening, arranging and monitoring services to be used both inside and outside of the home.Suggesting referrals for financial, legal, medical, mental health, and housing issues. Acting as a liaison to enable local and out of town family members and friends to be informed about progress and changes. Assisting with moving a person to or from a personal residence, a nursing or personal care home, or a retirement complex. Offering emotional support and, if needed, referrals for counseling for both clients and family members.

Our Goals

We strive to ensure that the highest quality, most appropriate and cost-effective health and human services are used. We enable clients and their families to cope with the challenges of aging and/or disability. This helps the caregivers to continue with family and community responsibilities and maintain their own health and well-being.

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