National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM)

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National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) provides members with leadership, education, and collaborative opportunities for professional development, while promoting the highest standards of practice and professional ethics. Full membership is open only to individuals who meet strict certification requirements. The recognized leader in the profession of geriatric care management, NAPGCM also serves to educate and protect the consumer in obtaining geriatric care.

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.

Contents 1 Contact Information 2 External Links 3 NAPGCM Chapters 4 Related Information 5 Related Books 6 Related Advertisers

Contact Information

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
1604 North Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716-3102
Telephone: 520-881-8008
Fax: 520-325-7925

External Links

• National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers

NAPGCM Chapters

• Florida Geriatric Care Managers
• Greater New York Geriatric Care Managers
• New England Geriatric Care Managers -
• Mid-Atlantic Geriatric Care Managers Association - Members conduct their practices in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
• Midwest Geriatric Care Managers - Members conduct their practices within the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin
• Philadelphia Geriatric Care Managers
• South Central Geriatric Care Managers - Members conduct their practices within Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas
• Western Region Geriatric Care Managers - Members conduct their practices within Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming

Related Information

• AARP: Geriatric Care Managers: A Profile of an Emerging Profession
• WebMD: Your Advocate: Geriatric Care Managers

Related Books

• Opportunities in Gerontology and Aging Services Careers, Rev. Ed. by Ellen Williams
• Handbook of Geriatric Care Management by Cathy Jo Cress
• The Realities of Aging: An Introduction to Gerontology by 6th Edition Kart and Kinney
• Aging: The Health Care Challenge by Carole Bernstein Lewis
• Handbook of Geriatric Care Management by Cathy Jo Cress
• Community Resources for Older Adults: Programs and Services in an Era of Change by Robbyn R. Wacker
• Gerontology: Perspectives And Issues by Janet M. Wilmoth, Ph.D.
• Social Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (8th Edition) by Nancy Hooyman

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