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Alzheimer's and other dementias: Long-term care options
Keeping your loved one at home
Considering residential care options
Sharing the load improves care
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Home health services
Respite care services
Adult care centers
Geriatric care managers
Assisted living
Specialized dementia care
Nursing home
Continuing care retirement communities
Choosing the type of care
Planning ahead is best
Geriatric care managers
A geriatric care manager, usually a nurse or social worker, can provide services to support in-home care and care planning. The manager may:
- Evaluate in-home care needs
- Recommend or coordinate care services
- Assist with short- and long-term care planning
- Provide support or recommendations for addressing difficult care issues
Some local government agencies and charities offer geriatric care consulting services for free or for a sliding-scale fee.