You know you need a care manager when…
- Recent hospitalization requires close monitoring after discharge to prevent re-hospitalization.
- You don’t know where to start to find resources and services for an impaired loved one
- Family or decision-makers are here, but loved one is out of town
- Loved one needs support to maintain independence
- There are multiple diagnoses, which complicate decision-making
- Need an outside objective person to present unbiased options and recommendations
- Family members disagree about next steps
- Could do a lot with a “road map” and some “short-lists”
- Caregiver is very stressed and overwhelmed, or having health-related issues also as a result of the burden of caregiving-Affects sleep, appetite, mood, relationships, etc.“Dropping balls”
- Struggling with balancing safety/ health, and independence
- Loved one refuses help