Elder Care Management

About 10 years ago my mother and father's health started to decline and as all of their children lived at least 2 hours away, we needed someone close by to help us. We sought the services of an independent geriatric care manager, but not all care managers are created equal! Our first care manager (NOT affiliated with ECM) helped us get in-home care, but then was unresponsive when we asked for additional help and advice. Five years ago, when my mom ended up in the hospital and they moved to discharge her dangerously early, we knew we needed some professional expertise. We called Elder Care Management and they responded immediately with invaluable advice on how to proceed with the hospital, even though they weren't getting paid for the advice. When mom was released to a skilled nursing facility we officially brought them on board to be something like our "professional family" nearby. Their services were night and day from our previous care manger. They accompanied both of my parents on their appointments, even though dad was hesitant to accept help, at first. He was won over quickly as he saw that ECM were sincerely caring and such strong advocates for my mother. When the pandemic hit, they made sure my mother was getting to her 3x a week appointments and they dropped in to visit my dad and bring him food. My parents adored all of the ECM staff, but most especially Piper and Carole. Both of my parents have since passed away, but I know they had a better quality of life because of ECM. I can't thank the staff enough for being there for our family and my parents, literally in the very last moments of their lives. In a strange way, I miss my regular calls with the ECM team. They became an extension of our family. Don't hesitate to call them!
Oct 15th, 2022

I am a Seniors Real Estate Specialist and I interview referral partners prior to recommending them to clients. I was very impressed with this business all 3 times I have interacted with them. I originally interviewed Maureen Lawrence, the marketing director and it's evident that she loves her job and truly cares about each person under her care. She then invited me to a Zoom meeting of a series her company was doing called, "Successful Aging - It Takes a Plan." I was very impressed with the content in the presentation and everyone should know these things to make it easy on those handling their affairs in the future. You can also find these presentations on YouTube. Besides this, they offer services for older folks that are very helpful; especially if a family member doesn't live close by. The staff is very loving and caring and are all-in when it comes to the care of their clients. I would highly recommend Elder Care Management for the services they provide to our older community.
May 26th, 2022

It's funny how I started  researching about home care and somehow through some miracle it lead me here...I was able to speak to Gail yesterday, and she was able to help with some referrals for home care agencies.She is so energetic, and I felt so comfortable speaking with her.I know later down the road, if needed I will be calling her back for assistance.It's unfortunate that the services they offer, I ended up learning as I started this journey.. but she did give me insight for future decisions,  I will be making.Thank you Gail for speaking with me and helping me.
Dec 6th, 2021

I called Elder Care Management and caught Gail as she was on her way to a client.  She gave me a great overview of their services with the limited time she had to talk.  Gail called back the next day and provided great advice and reassured me that we had made a good choice in nursing care for my mother.  I appreciate that Gail took the time to talk even though we would not be using her services at this time.  You can tell she cares about people/clients and her job.  She will be the first person I call when/if my mother needs more help or our family needs guidance .
Apr 1st, 2021

In 2014, I received a call that my 90-year-old mother had been taken to the hospital, dehydrated and extremely underweight. Rarely ill, she had undergone a rare bout of depression.What could I do? I live 750 miles away. I knew shed never agree to abandon her condo her home for 40 years and move here. The reverse was just as remote. That night, I barely slept. I got up at 2 a.m. and started searching for help.I discovered Sacramento County offered services for seniors. A few hours later, just whencounty offices opened, I called. For various reasons, Mom did not qualify. I pleaded my case. The woman on the other end recognized my desperation. She told me I should check a private company that she had heard good things about, Elder Care Management.I had been told me it was not safe for Mom to stay in the condo, that she should move to an assisted-living facility. But once we figured out a few things, including the hiring of Elder Care, the county and her doctor conceded she could stay at home.For more than six years, Elder Care became our eyes, ears and services provider, taking care of doctors visits, shopping and a myriad of other chores we simply couldnt do living so far away.Elder Cares oversight far exceeds a standard caregivers. The cost is greater, too, but without Elder Cares presence, I doubt my Mom would have enjoyed six more years of what wasa great life.
Apr 9th, 2019