It's probably time to contact a Geriatric Care Manager when:

- Your family has just become involved with helping a loved one and needs direction about available services/options.

- Your family has limited time and/or expertise in dealing with your loved ones’ chronic care needs.

- The person you are caring for is unable to live safely in his/her current environment.

- The person you are caring for has multiple medical or psychological issues.

- The person you are caring for has limited or no local family support.
 
- Your family is at odds regarding care decisions.
 
- The person you are caring for is not pleased with current care providers and requires advocacy.

- The person you are caring for is confused about his/her own financial and/or legal situation.

- Your family needs education and/or direction in dealing with behaviors associated with dementia.

- You live at a distance from your loved one.

- Your family is either “burned out” or confused about care solutions.