Care Manager
Allyson P. Mann is a well rounded Social Worker with extensive experience in the field. Her love and passion for Geriatrics stems from the close relationship she had with her grandmother. Ensuring the best quality of life for her clients is her focus. Working with clients on a one-to-one basis is most rewarding for her. At the age of 15, Allyson started volunteering at a local nursing home. She later went on to become a Recreation Therapist, and then pursued a Masters in Social Work from Fordham University. Allyson served as Director of Social Services at several nursing homes, working in long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. She has also acted as a private consultant helping prepare nursing homes for their State Department of Health annual survey. Allyson joined Geriatric Care Consultants in August of 2015 and has since became a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a Certified Advanced Social Work and Case Manager (C-ASWCM) all of which is invaluable to TheKey and the clients served.
According to the Aging Life Care® Association website, An Aging Life Care Professional, also known as a geriatric care manager, is a health and human services specialist who acts as a guide and advocate for families who are caring for older relatives or disabled adults. The Aging Life Care Professionals® is educated and experienced in any of several fields related to Aging Life Care / care management, including, but not limited to counseling, gerontology, mental health, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or social work; with a specialized focus on issues related to aging and elder care.The Aging Life Care Professional assists clients in attaining their maximum functional potential. The individual’s independence is encouraged, while safety and security concerns are also addressed. Aging Life Care Professionals are able to address a broad range of issues related to the well-being of their client. They also have extensive knowledge about the costs, quality, and availability of resources in their communities.
Patients we accept include:
- Older adults with or without the support of nearby relatives.
- Older adults who need help with everyday tasks, but don't require nursing care.
- Patients suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
- Older adults struggling with complex medical needs.
Care Managers can be nurses, social workers, physical therapists, psychologists or other related professionals and are typically licensed in their specialty.
Our geriatric care management (GCM) services are private-pay. Medicare/insurance does not cover GCM services, and we do not accept Medicaid. Depending on individual policies, some long-term care (LTC) policies will cover the cost (in part or in whole) of GCM services. Please check with your LTC company regarding your policy prior to scheduling an appointment.
A care management client assessment is a comprehensive psychosocial tool that care managers utilize to evaluate an individual’s medical, emotional, mental and physical health in order to develop a coordinated plan to maximize overall health with aging.
Aging Life Care Association is the professional organization for professional care managers.
