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Our
Geriatric Care Manager
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Mindy Shaw, with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social
work, has worked with in senior care for over 25 years in a variety of
settings. These settings include nursing homes, Area Agency on
Aging programs, psychiatric hospitals, and home health care.
Outreach Services
Elder care is a concern for the entire community, and Mindy
Shaw makes herself available to speak on a variety of elder care
topics to groups and organizations around the region.
Please don't hesitate to Contact Us if
you have an interest in learning more.
Qualifications
Mindy is a certified Geriatric Care Manager and a
board-certified diplomat. She is also past
president of the Pittsburgh chapter of the Geriatric Care
Manager’s Association, the chairperson for the local Alzheimers
Association’s Memory Walk, a member of the Mental Health Task
Force, a Threshold Board Member, and a member of the planning
committee for a large fund-raiser held by a highly respected
local nursing home.
Mindy holds accreditation from the Red Cross in crisis
training and has participated in a national study of elder
abuse. She provides training seminars for The Thorne Group’s
staff as well as those in local nursing and personal care homes,
on topics such as stress management, patient rights, and
communication techniques, as well as other issues relevant to
the care of the aging.
Her relationships with local health care facilities and
providers, her knowledge of community resources, and her warm
and caring approach make Mindy Shaw an asset to The Thorne Group
and an empathetic and concrete source of support for anyone in
need of her assistance.
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At The Thorne Group, Inc., our geriatric care services set us
apart. Even today, most home health care agencies fail to
offer full service geriatric care management.
Geriatric care goes a step beyond in-home nursing. Our
geriatric care manager assists with many of life's practical
details, from medication management to banking issues, from home
safety to helping clients access a wide variety of community
resources.
Of equal importance, our Geriatric Care Manager acts as a
liaison and
informational resource both for our clients and their family
members. As adult family members leave home for jobs and
other responsibilities, it becomes difficult to care
for parents and grandparents from a long distance.
Our Geriatric Care Manager can help bridge the distance and make
family members aware of the best options available for senior
care Often
the care system for older adults can appear confusing and
fragmented to those unfamiliar with it. The job of a
Geriatric Care Manager is to bring it all together for you.
Visit our Distant Caring page to
learn more.
What is Geriatric Care Management?
Geriatric care management is assistance from a licensed
social worker for elderly citizens who need help with medication
management, management of finances, home safety and
modifications, and a variety of other services, including
connection to community resources. Frequently an elderly patient
will utilize a geriatric care manager when there is no family
nearby.
For related information on senior care, please also see our
Private Duty and
Telehealth Monitoring pages.
Full Geriatric Care Services
A Geriatric Care Manager helps the patient and the patient’s
family by providing care which supports the independence and
dignity of our clients. Available services include:
- Assessing a person’s physical, environmental, financial,
cognitive, and functional levels.
- Providing advice on home and environmental safety,
including needed home modifications.
- Identifying what needs and problems are present.
- Developing a care plan by determining what services are
needed and making recommendations based on cost
effectiveness and quality.
- Individual counseling and medication management.
- Locating and coordinating the delivery of services and
connections to community resources.
- Monitoring the provision of senior care services and adjusting
service as required.
- Keeping the family informed of the status of their
relative, and acting as a liaison between patient and family
- Case by case evaluation for help with transport and accompaniment for
medical appointments, shopping or social
activities.
- Assistance in managing money.
Benefits of Geriatric Care Management
One Stop Shopping
A Geriatric Care Manager knows all of the senior care services available in the
community and the cost and quality of those services. This saves
time and money for family members who live at a distance.
Personalized Services
A Care Manager addresses the individual needs of the patient and their family by meeting and talking with everyone
involved.
Accessibility
Care Managers are available to their clients and accustomed
to responding to crisis or emergency situations.
Continuity of Care
Care Managers can represent the patientand their needs
to service and health care providers in a consistent and
reliable manner, saving time and preventing miscommunication.
Geriatric Care Management Services
Geriatric care management services provide a way to help
senior citizens maximize their independence in a safe, secure
environment.
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