Geriatric Care Management, LLC
Member: Martha (Marty) Brown
Title: Owner/ Care Manager
Specialty: Geriatric Care Manager
Degreed: MSW
Licensed: LISW, Registered Guardian (RG)
Established: 1995
2403 San Mateo, NE - S-11
Albuquerque, NM 87110-4058
Areas Served: New Mexico including Rio Rancho, Corrales, Los Lunas, Belen, and Santa Fe.
Phone: 505-897-3009
Fax: 505-883-0871
Toll Free: 1-866-997-3009
Email: GeriatricCareMgt@aol.com
Website: www.GeriatricCM.com
General Comments:
Geriatric Care Management, LLC (GCM, LLC) located in Albuquerque, New Mexico is an agency comprised of a team of professionals who specialize in assisting older people and their families with long term care arrangements. Working with family members or directly with the elderly client, our geriatric care managers conduct a comprehensive assessment to determine the options that best fit the individual.
Our services are private pay. Some Long Term Care Insurance companies reimburse the client for our services.
Mission Statement
Geriatric Care Management, LLC recognizes, values, and respects the unique qualities of each older person; evaluates their needs, locates the best resources to maximize the person’s level of independence while honoring the person’s wishes and values so that they may make a more informed decision.
We enhance decision-making, choice, and affordable solutions, in determining and obtaining the type of care that is needed. We stay actively involved to coordinate care on an on-going basis and make adjustments as needed.
About the Staff
GCM, LLC is owned by Martha Brown (Marty), a gerontology specialist. Because Marty is licensed as an Independent Social Worker (LISW) by the New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners, she is licensed to practice independently. Further, she is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. As a member of these professional organizations, Marty adheres to high standards of practice and ethics. She received her Master’s degree in Gerontological Social Work in 1976 from the University of Chicago and is bi-lingual in Spanish. Marty has participated in several initiatives aimed at educating the community on the issues of aging. As part of this effort, she has conducted workshops and given presentations for professionals, families, and health care organizations as well as presented at local, national and international conferences.
Marty employs nurses, social workers, and other health care professionals as needed to ensure a high quality individualized relationship with each client. The staff ensures availability and advocacy in a time of need. The overall goal of GCM involvement is to help each client maintain or achieve his or her highest level of independence.
Professional Organizations/Affiliations:
- National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM)
- NAPGCM Board Member of the Western Regional Chapter
- National Association of Social Workers
- National Guardianship Association
- New Mexico Guardianship Association
- New Mexico Association of Continuity of Care
Services:
The initial consultation can help save you time, tension, and frustration by providing needed information to help you maneuver through a myriad of choice options. 0ur goal is to help you determine a specific direction to resolve your dilemma in decision- making.
The professional staff at Geriatric Care Management, LLC provide:
- Comprehensive assessments, which include physical functioning, memory loss, and judgment
- Client advocacy
- Home visits
- Coordination of services and appointments
- Advocacy at medical appointments to ensure continuity of care
Telephone consultations and support
- Assistance in planning for long term care financial projections
- Home safety evaluations
- Services such as Health Care Power of Attorney
- Crisis Intervention
- Counseling and education with the family about dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Long term care insurance claim filing
Other Services include referrals and assistance in obtaining services such as:
- Homecare
- Medication Management
- Doctors
- Home Delivered Meals
- Elder Law Attorneys
- Licensed Residential Care
- Relocation Services
- Licensed Residential Care Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, and Nursing Homes
- Transportation
- Bill payment services and check book reconciliation
- Tax preparation by Certified Public Accountant
- Certified Public Accountant
The Geriatric Care Management Team Includes:
- Gerontologist
- Licensed Social Worker
- Registered Nurse
- And Other Health Care Professionals
Fee Schedule:
Private pay. For specifics, contact Geriatric Care Management, LLC directly through their toll free number, 866-997-3009, or through their email and website links above.
