National Association of Geriatric Care Managers - Greater New York Chapter (NYGCM)

Overview:

Profession(s): Geriatric Care
Member Type(s): Social Workers, Nurses, Gerontologists
Scope: Regional - Greater New York
Formed: 1985
Members: 175
Address: 1333A North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY, 10804, USA
Phone: 212-222-9163
Website: www.nygcm.org

Description:

Members provide private services to elderly clients and their families on a fee for service basis. The organization provides opportunities for educational sessions and networking for the members.

Mission/Aims:

To improve the quality of life of older adults and their caregivers.

Principal Activities:

Assessment, advisement and referral is provided for home care, nursing home and other senior housing placement.

Counseling/psychotherapy and advisement on government entitlement programs.

Member Benefits:

Educational sessions and networking for members.

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Our organization is a co-sponsor of the Geriatric Care Management Program of the Brookdale Center on Aging in New York City.

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (GCM)

Verification Criteria:

By 2010, all members will need to be certified by one of four care management programs. All members go through a thorough screening process to become members of the local and national association.