Geriatric Care Management Blog

It’s about community.  I was just reminded of a very important aspect of senior residential options that can get overlooked in conversations between caregivers and the elders with whom they discuss their residential options.  As a geriatric care manager, I often am asked to facilitate the discussion that a family will have with mom or dad or other loved one as they consider moving out of what can be their lifelong home. 

Let’s start with the stuff we always address.  Surveys among older adults usually tell us there are three important touchstones for seniors making these decisions:

Safety – Older adults can become a bit fearful about going out at night or live in fear of break-ins and more.  Senior residential options offer a very safe alternative, often with security personnel and gated grounds.

Helping Hands – Seniors have had a lifetime of cleaning up the house, mowing the lawn, and more.  Senior residential communities can give them the independence...