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The
aging process affects the entire family, often creating a strain
on their emotional, psychological and financial resources. As
a geriatric care manager, I work with you to help determine
the needs of your elderly person and establish a course of action
tailored to those specific needs. The goal is to maintain and
enhance the well-being, independence and dignity of the older
person while being sensitive to family needs and resources. |
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A
care manager is an advanced degreed professional who specializes
in working with older people and their families to identify
and attend to multiple needs of the aging process as it affects
a specific individual. |
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process starts with a thorough assessment, in the home, of the
current living conditions, strengths, and limitations of the
older person. Then contacts are made with important people such
as the doctor, and any other service providers. Finally, a carefully
designed plan is provided, to address all facets of their living.
This is reviewed with the client and/or family and the implementation
is agreed on. |
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As
your care manager, I am also a licensed clinical social worker,
and therefore, subject to the National Association of Social
Workers Code of Ethics and the State of Florida Regulations
for Social Workers.
Her many years of work with the disabled, elderly and terminally
ill, has given her a thorough grounding in the special needs
of older Americans. Her commitment to the independence and dignity
of
every individual enhances her educational background. Her pledge
is to treat your relative as her own. I want to be your eyes
and hands when you cannot be there. |
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Service
areas include Sarasota and Manatee County. Extreme northern
Manatee and southern Sarasota County will incur a traveling
charge. |
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Testimonial
Marlies is wonderful. Even though I live 3,000 miles away from my brother in Florida, I can always count on Marlies to handle his affairs professionally--whether she's making sure he takes his meds, driving him to appointments, or keeping me informed as to his physical and emotional condition. Always responsive and "on the spot" when needed, I couldn't ask for a better Care Manager!
- Carol Bledsoe
Berkeley, California |
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Comprehensive
Assessment |
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Counseling |
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Care Coordination |
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Information
& Referral |
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Crisis
Prevention & Intervention |
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Assistance
with Housing & Relocation |
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Advocacy
& Support |
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Information
on Community Programs |
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Education |
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Supervision
of In-Home Caregivers |
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Concerned
Families |
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Attorneys
& Conservators |
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Trust
Officers |
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Physicians
& Allied Health Professionals |
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Social
Services Providers |
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Senior
Housing Communities |
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Congregate
Care Facilities |
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Physical
Environment |
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Physical
Status |
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Self-care |
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Health
Care Needs |
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Emotional
Status |
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Social
Needs (including spiritual) |
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Initial
Assessment $60 per hour |
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Subsequent
home visits are $60 per hour |
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Travel
expenses are the price per mile allowed by the IRS, for
distances over 10 miles. |
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Reimbursements
for out-of-pocket expenses |
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1970
- BA - City College of New York |
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1976
- MSW Fordham Graduate School of Social Work |
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1972-1989
- Working for New York State with the Developmentally
Disabled, including Treatment Team Leader and Program
Manager. |
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1990-1995
- Hospice of Southwest Florida |
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1995-1997
- Jewish Family and Children's Service of Sarasota/Manatee,
Inc. working primarily with the elderly in their homes. |
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1998-Present
- Geriatric Care Manager |
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