One of four ways we help
Care Management
An expert to take stock and build the plan.
What it is
A care manager, sometimes called an Aging Life Care professional, is the expert who looks at the whole picture: your loved one's health, home, finances, and wishes, and turns it into a clear plan. Some families want this first. Others bring one in when things get complicated.
When to consider one
- You are managing a loved one's care from a distance.
- There are several health conditions to juggle at once.
- The family does not agree on what to do next.
- A hospital is discharging your loved one and there is no plan in place.
- You want a roadmap before a crisis, not during one.
What to expect
- A full assessment of the situation.
- A written plan you can act on now or keep ready for later.
- Someone to adjust the plan as things change.
FirstCall's role
We connect you to a vetted, RN-led care-management practice serving Nassau and Suffolk.
Where it can lead
A care manager may recommend staying at home, or that it is time to move. There is no single path, and you can move sideways as the situation changes.
Talk to Howard about care management.
One conversation to figure out whether a care manager is the right next step.