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Welcome to the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) home page. We invite you to explore our site -- whether you are looking for elder care for a family member or want a deeper understanding of this growing profession.

Professional Geriatric Care Managers (PGCMs) are health and human services specialists who help families care for older relatives, while encouraging as much independence as possible. The PGCM may be trained in any of a number of fields related to long-term care, including, but not limited to, nursing, gerontology, social work, or psychology, with a specialized focus on issues related to aging and elder care. The PGCM acts as a guide and advocate -- identifying problems and offering solutions, from assessment of an aging parent's needs to addressing the life change of a family affected by Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinsons or other symptoms of dementia.

If you are interested in finding a Professional Geriatric Care Manager to assist in creating a plan of care for someone you know, please click here to “Find a Care Manager.”

If you are interested in learning more about the profession of geriatric care management or the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, please click here for “Learn More About Geriatric Care Management.”

And, if these pages do not answer all your questions, we encourage you to contact us.


 

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