Initial Assessment We perform a thorough evaluation of the aging client. The assessment
focuses on the client’s
medical condition, cognitive abilities, review of medications, overall safety
evaluation and emotional and socialization needs.
Consultation and Care Planning Consultations help
adult children understand the aging process.
We outline the elder’s needs and identify ways to meet these needs. We develop a short and long term plan that
provides clients with the highest quality of care while preserving independence and dignity.
Arranging for Service Providers At your request, we will arrange for
caregivers and any other service providers
to meet the needs of your loved one. We
have the experience and practical knowledge to ensure that a caregiver has the
right skill set for optimal care.
Monitoring When appropriate, we regularly visit the client and maintain
ongoing contact with the healthcare providers and caregivers to ensure that
changes in the client’s condition are addressed promptly.
Coordination We ensure sharing and coordination of
medical information between the client, doctors, specialists and family
members. We refer to ourselves as “The
Quarterback of the Medical Team.”
Communication We regularly update the family members as to the status of
our efforts and any concerns that may arise.
We make recommendations for changes in approach as required. We will also ensure that the important legal documents such as living wills and medical
and financial powers of attorney are in place or refer you to an Elder Law
attorney.
OUR TEAM
Nancy L. Carey, RN, BSN Managing Director
Nancy
Carey, BSN is the Managing Director of The Geriatric Care Consultants
and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. She has many years of
nursing experience including 10+ years as a Home Health Nurse and
Diabetes specialist, Intake Coordinator for a Home Care Servicer and 17+
years as a Geriatric Care Manager. She has enjoyed working as a
volunteer with elderly groups and ran a stroke support group. She
served on the Lake Forest Lake Bluff (Illinois) Senior Resources
Commission from 2010-2016.
She
holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Russell Sage College
in Troy, NY and is a member of the Aging Life Care Association
(formerly National Association of Professional Geriatric Care
Managers). http://aginglifecare.org
Amy Paulus, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC Care Manager
Amy
joined the team in 2008. Amy is a Board Certified Family Nurse
Practitioner and also is a Certified Dementia Practitioner with over 19
years of experience. She has a strong clinical background with
experience at Regency
Medical Center in Barrington, IL and has multiple years of experience
at both Lake Forest Hospital and Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington,
IL where she currently works in the Health Management Department. Amy’s
focus is on disease prevention and health promotion.
She is active with the Barrington Area Council on Aging (BACOA), a
member of the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American
Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Lorena Nehring-Shapiro, LPN, MS Case Manager
Lorena
joined the GCC team in 2011 and has a Masters Degree in Counseling.
She has multiple years of experience in hospitals, home care and
assisted living facilities. She has worked at the NSSC/Evanston Senior
Center. She has co-facilitated groups for individuals deals with
Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
We take a multi-step approach to our work: