I have been wondering why there is not people who does just this job. Do seniors have to be in a care center to qualify? Does Medicare and insurance covers this role? Is there a list of Care Managers in different states in the US (we live in Michigan.) Must there be a specific diagnosis to qualify? My husband (no long-term care insurance or VA connection) was diagnosed with cognitive decline and undiagnosed neurological issues. I have been trying to read/research/learn about how to navigate this new journey. But it's all been STRUGGLING on my own even though I talk to my older friends at our local senior center and at our dementia support group. So far, I found him a 1) gerontologist, 2) have gotten our living trust re-written, 3) I got his medical and financial Power of Attorney, 4) I sent letters of his diagnosis copied and mailed to every one of his doctors, dentists, financial advisor, lawyer to make sure they all know of his diagnosis. 5) Next, I pre-paid our cremations to lock the price in and to get al of this done now rather than later when he cannot be left alone.
I have been wondering why there is not people who does just this job. Do seniors have to be in a care center to qualify? Does Medicare and insurance covers this role? Is there a list of Care Managers in different states in the US (we live in Michigan.) Must there be a specific diagnosis to qualify? My husband (no long-term care insurance or VA connection) was diagnosed with cognitive decline and undiagnosed neurological issues. I have been trying to read/research/learn about how to navigate this new journey. But it's all been STRUGGLING on my own even though I talk to my older friends at our local senior center and at our dementia support group. So far, I found him a 1) gerontologist, 2) have gotten our living trust re-written, 3) I got his medical and financial Power of Attorney, 4) I sent letters of his diagnosis copied and mailed to every one of his doctors, dentists, financial advisor, lawyer to make sure they all know of his diagnosis. 5) Next, I pre-paid our cremations to lock the price in and to get al of this done now rather than later when he cannot be left alone.