Using a Professional Care Manager
"The American public is mostly unaware of the value of using care management services for long term care. And even when family members are given the opportunity to use a care manager, they will often forgo the services because they have to pay a fee. In reality, a care manager can typically save many out-of-pocket dollars that far exceed the cost of the manager's fees. In addition, care managers save the family time, heartache and stress in dealing with the challenge of providing care for a loved one. 
Also, the quality of life remaining to someone needing long term care can often be improved with the help of a competent care manager. Finally, care managers can usually recommend sources of funding for long term care services that family members are completely unaware of."
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Links to web resources
Floridadisaster.org
National Hurricane Center
Administration on Aging, U.S.
American Health Care Association (AHCA)
Area Agency on Aging
Department of Elder Affairs, State of Florida
Department of Health & Human Services,Eldercare Locator
Florida Health Stat
Hospice of Palm Beach County
Long Term Care Living Consumer Information About Long Term Care
Long Term Care Overview
Medicaid Consumer Page
Area Medicaid Offices - Florida
West Palm Beach Center servicing Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, St. Lucie Counties
Medicare
Medicare Rights
National Center for Assisted Living
National Family Caregivers Association
