Paul R. Smith, CMC: Helping Seniors Age in Place

1. Paul R. Smith, CMC: Helping
Seniors Age in Place

2. In a 2010 AARP.org survey, eight out of 10 seniors
stated that they had no plans to move from the homes
they owned at the time. Nine out of 10 planned to stay
in their homes for as long as they could. This is an
achievable goal thanks to the services of a geriatric
case manager such as Paul R. Smith, CMC.

3. Adult children worry about a senior parent living
alone. If a senior slips in the shower and cannot reach a
phone, it can be hours or days before anyone notices. A
forgetful parent might fail to pay a bill, leading to a
power disconnection that shuts off heat or air
conditioning in the coldest or hottest parts of the year.
Seniors often fail to eat properly by skipping meals or
sticking to quick microwave dinners that are high in
sodium and low in nutritional value.

4. Geriatric case managers work with senior citizens and
their family members to create a care plan that targets
worries while enabling a senior to stay at home. Home
care can be as simple as having a caregiver come in
once a week to clean the home. Caregivers also can
assist in daily meal preparation.