Navigating Eldercare: Partnering with Care Managers-Course recording

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In this panel discussion, Jennifer Saki, founder and CEO of Caregiving Corner, and Chanel Glover, a care manager at the same firm, explore the intricacies of elder care management. Jennifer founded Caregiving Corner 20 years ago to support families navigating the complex emotional landscape of elder care. They discuss how certified care managers help alleviate stress by providing informed support and planning for aging. Jennifer emphasizes the necessity of having a caregiving management plan alongside financial and estate planning, advocating proactive engagement with potential aging challenges. Chanel adds that caregiving managers assist families in having difficult conversations, ensuring individual needs are met while validating their emotional experiences.<br /><br />They also detail how care management helps avoid caregiver burnout, highlighting the importance of socialization in facilities like continuing care communities. Jennifer points out that aging individuals, particularly those without familial support (Solo Seniors), should consider such planning early. The panel addresses financial advisors’ roles in identifying potential elder abuse and ensuring clients can make informed decisions, recommending incorporating family into the conversation when sensitive issues arise. Lastly, they underline the importance of recognizing changes in a client’s condition as a natural part of aging or indicative of inadequate care.

Keywords

elder care management

Caregiving Corner

care managers

caregiving management plan

caregiver burnout

Solo Seniors

financial advisors

elder abuse

aging challenges