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How do I know when it is an appropriate time to hire a Care Manager?

Written by CARE-editor on .

There are many things that can happen in life that may prompt you to want to consider Care Management services. These can include, but are not limited to:

  • There has been an unexpected crisis in the life of your loved one
  • Receiving a chronic disease diagnosis
  • An event occurs that causes you to question your loved one’s ability to function independently (a fall, a stroke, a car accident, etc)
  • You sense that your loved one is unhappy or depressed
  • There is a loss of a spouse/primary caregiver
  • The current care set up seems inadequate to you
  • You question whether or not your loved one’s house is a safe place to live (too many stairs, small bathroom, etc)
  • You sense that cognitive functioning is declining
  • You are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and burnt out as a caregiver – there is a need to get professional help to relieve some of the burden
  • There is family disagreement about the best care options for your loved one