What our Clients Are Saying

"Peggy and Liz's expertise made it possible for my mom and her husband to live their last 1 1/2 years in the setting they had chosen despite increasingly failing health and physical status. My brother, in Ohio and I, in Wyoming, were assured their medical care was consistent and complete by having professionals who know the local medical arena advise us and oversee their care. Beyond the professional benefits of their service, Peg and Liz were emotionally and socially great supports and wonderful friends to my mom at a time of life when she needed it most. I can't thank them enough and can't imagine how we could have taken care of our aging parents from a distance without them."

Dede McDonald PT
Jackson WY

“ I Watson’t even sure what roles a geriatric care manager would play, but in the process of getting mother situated in The Fountains, a local retirement community, I found Peggy. She came into the scene, made a thorough assessment, and immediately began making a difference in both of our lives.”

“ I was impressed that Peggy is a registered nurse, has had a long history in different areas of senior care, and is obviously a compassionate, positive person. From a practical standpoint, I trust her judgment on a lot of levels. From a personal standpoint, my mother likes and accepts her. She was able to help us assess, setup and monitor the tests and medications that are best for Mom. Peggy has been by far been the best investment in our mother’s happiness.”

Joy
West Melbourne, FL

"In just over the five years from the time of my mother’s first stroke in January of 1998 until her death in February of 2003, she was admitted to five rehabilitation/nursing home facilities, hospitalized at least eight times, and was a resident in three assisted living facilities. Peg Holloway assisted us for the last year and a half of mom’s life and I only wish we had known her sooner."

"Being an only child and living nearly 2,000 miles away made it so difficult to for me to keep track of mom’s declining physical and mental health due to the strokes. Peg became the “constant” person in assessing her condition and relayed day-to-day information to me in addition to keeping me informed during the more critical medical events. She and Liz Smith were always available to answer questions that I had regarding mom’s needs and care. Peg became a wonderful friend and source of support to me, as well as a trusted caregiver to my mother."

Nancy & Dean
Burnsville, MN

"Following my Father's diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, I was concerned about what to do. I lived in New York and wanted someone to act in my place, taking care of my father and representing me. I found the help I needed with Senior Care Management."

"Peggy Holloway provided personal care, beyond the management of my father's residence and well being She and her staff, especially Diane, became close to my father and were there as his health failed. He was never alone. And, neither was I. Peggy and Diane were there for me, as well."

"I cannot recommend a more professional, compassionate senior care service."

Carole
Goshen, NY

A geriatric care manager is a professional who specializes in assisting older people and their families in meeting their long-term care arrangements. GCM’s have training in gerontology, social work, nursing, or counseling. They typically provide the following services:

• Conduct care-planning assessments to identify problems, eligibility for assistance, and need for services;
• Screen, arrange and monitor in-home help or other services;
• Review financial, legal, or medical issues and offer referrals to geriatric specialists to avoid future problems and conserve assets;
• Provide crisis intervention;
• Act as a liaison to families at a distance, making sure things are going well and alerting families to problems;
• Assist with moving an older person to or from a retirement complex, care home, or nursing home;
• Provide consumer education and advocacy;
• Offer counseling and support.

At Senior Care Management Services, we make the wishes, values, and preferred environment of the older adult part of our recommendation. We evaluate the ability to live alone and provide resources and/or referrals that enable the older adult to stay at home as long as possible.