According to the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, 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.

Senior Living Experts partners with some of the best geriatric care managers in the Chicago area.  Often they will have us help with the search for housing or assisted living if that is what they determine with the family to be the next move.  We also refer to geriatric care managers when a family needs more than help with housing and especially if they are trying to manage their care from out of town.