I need a geriatric care manager. Any suggestions?

GCM does not require a social work degree.
There is a certification required to call yourself a GCM.

Contact your local County, Senior Services Dept.
Some are licensed social workers. Call Dept Head in Geriatrics Dept at local university and see if they have any referrals. You might be able to get someone in a master's program and save some $.

I would consider myself a geriatric care manager. (Someone who manages / coordinates care). As far as I know there is no specific education required for this title.
Are you asking about a geriatric CASE manager? They are licensed.

If you want someone licensed, ask them how / who provided the license and work references.

* Call local hospital and ask to speak to a social worker or 'hospitalist' or someone in a department that might be able to provide a referral.

Depends what your needs are.

Try local Associations as follows - they might have referrals :
Alzheimers
Lewy Body
Dementia

Gena / Touch Matters

I found a great Geriatric Care manager by calling the facility where my aunt was and asking for suggestions. Maybe call some memory care facilities and/or elder care facilities near where your LO is?

GCs are expensive!! I paid for mine by taking in a lodger. Finally got mom’s finances turned so her own money can pay for it ( fyi this was during the height of covid so thus the delay ) That said the GC has been INVALUABLE. I have no helpful sibling so this care manager has stepped in and really saved the day on several occasions.

Good luck!

Use this link to find a Certified GCM, now called Aging Life Care experts.

https://www.aginglifecare.org/

NicoleSal: Please search on your internet platform 'geriatric case managers in Griffith, IN.'

I hired a geriatric social worker rather than an attorney to help me enroll my Mother in home based Medicaid...lots of things to know, do and learn. Worked out well.

Ask the person about their preference for the best Medicaid eligible places. My MIL was going to run out of money within a year. She was wait listed on a couple of places for 3 months. When one opened and she was accepted , she had 6 months left of funds. It cost more however, as a resident she went to the top of the Medicaid list. She lived another 4 years with excellent care. The care manager also gave pointers on how the Medicaid application was to be done.

Find an elder care lawyer that has that service attached

They’re actually called aging life care professionals now, but many of them go by the same name of geriatric care manager. Here’s the association and link to find one in your area. https://www.aginglifecare.org/ALCAWEB/What_is_Aging_Life_Care/Search/Find_an_Expert.aspx?websitekey=52320976-b875-4a55-9154-57aeb74e278e

I would look at each profile and see what it is you really need. Many of them are also nurses so that helps if your family loved one that you’re caring for really requires some extra attention.

If you can afford them, I found them to be an incredibly valuable resource.

I would talk to at least two maybe three and interview them. Find one that’s a good fit.

If you’re in the New Jersey area, I know very good ones.

If you are still struggling to make a choice, if you are working with a home care agency usually they know good ones and you can ask them.

You can talk to an advisor thru this site by going to the Find Care tab and scrolling down to Geriatric Care Manager. You can search by zip code or city.

I don't know if it's doable to ask for references but please do so if you can. My mom got a GCM who claimed to have knowledge of the VA process (because she was a veteran). Turned out she was pretty clueless about even the most basic thing. I wish we'd had someone to verify her competency!

I would use your search engine for the area where you live to look up care managers, Nicole. I sure wish you good luck in finding someone. You might check with the MD's office as well to see if they have recommendations or guidance. Also your local council on aging.