Care Manager
Glenn Baxter is a Registered Nurse with over 26 years of nursing experience. He received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Seton Hall University in New Jersey. He started his career in healthcare at Mercy Hospital in Miami treating diving and hazardous marine life related injuries and trauma. From there he worked as a Nurse on orthopedics, neurology, and Medical-surgical units at several Hospitals in New Jersey. Taking his experience, Glenn transitioned to an Administrative Clinical Manager for Care Management with Montefiore Yonkers. This position was transformative in his career in that it helped shape his appreciation for personal care management and the good it can do, not only for the client, but for family and caretakers alike. He eventually took on several hospital Directorship roles with Montefiore Medical Center, at such locations as Wakefield and Moses in the Bronx NY and with CarePointHealth in Hudson County New Jersey. Glenn has also worked in Assisted Living and Home Care environments which make him a well-rounded addition to our already diverse and talented team here at TheKey. Glenn is energetic, enthusiastic as well as good humored. He is always looking for solutions and is ready to help you with any and all of your care needs.
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.
