Handbook of Geriatric Care Management, Second Edition Cathy Jo Cress, MSW, Emphasis in Geriatric/Home Care ManagementMaster of Arts Degree Program, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California ISBN-13: 9780763746421 ISBN-10: 0763746428 $76.95 (Sugg. US List) Hardcover 444 Pages © 2007

Considered the Primary Resource by GCM Professionals in the Field!

The Handbook of Geriatric Care Management, Second Edition is a comprehensive reference for Geriatric Care Managers (GCMs) to define duties and procedures while also providing guidelines for setting up a geriatric care practice. It is a strong educational tool for the growing legions of GCM students offering an easy-to-use, readable, practical textbook, full of precise, multi domain information to learn the academic building blocks and receive a certificate or degree in GCM.

Handbook of Geriatric Care Management addresses the many settings in which Geriatric Care Managers find themselves such as, hospitals, long-term care facilities, assisted living and rehabilitation facilities.

A "How-to" resource for this ballooning industry, new and experienced GCMs will find many topics covered essential, including "how-to":

• launch a GCM business
• complete a professional geriatric assessment
• have the clinical skills to professionally practice in the GCM field
• run a profitable effectively and ethically

Case studies and sample forms included!

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