GAMS – Geriatric Assessment, Management & Solutions
Aging Life Care Professionals
Specializing in senior medical and mental health care: social work clinicians & certified care managers
Physical Healthcare
Do you need a professional assessment to identify problem areas such as decline in health or cognitive functioning?
GAMS has its finger on the pulse of the Sun Cities area, Phoenix and Scottsdale, and can help not only with assessment and evaluation, but by acting as a liaison to ensure that your family member is fully cared for.
Mental Health Care
Are you faced with declining health or cognitive functioning issues of yourself or a loved one?
Ideal crisis intervention with experience, focus, and flexibility in assessing your needs, given by social workers with experience in dementia and mental and physical health. And when a change of residence is advised, GAMS will always seek the least restrictive environment.
Our Company
We saw the need for seniors to have more options when faced with declining physical and mental health, and put together a company that would meet those needs with professionalism, experience, and compassion.We established Geriatric Assessment, Management & Solutions in 2000 and specialize in dementia and mental health care. We are knowledgeable regarding the cost and quality of community resources and operate as a liaison for families to keep them involved regarding the status of their loved ones. Our care managers evaluate medical, legal, financial and other psychosocial issues to avoid crises and eliminate the use of unnecessary services. Our company is comprised of reputable professionals with integrity and honesty.
Pamela is a Masters-level social worker, licensed clinical social worker and Certified Advanced Social Work Case Manager in Arizona. She is also a Certified Professional Fiduciary through the Arizona Supreme Court. She is also a member of the American Case Management Association (ACMA).
What is Aging Life Care™?
Aging Life Care management is a holistic, client-centered approach to planning with and caring for aging adults, dependent adults, or others facing ongoing health or disability challenges. As experts in aging well®, Aging Life Care Managers® help older adults navigate the challenges of aging and make positive, informed decisions and plans. Their guidance leads people to the actions and decisions that ensure quality care and an optimal life for themselves or those they love, thus reducing worry, stress, and time off of work for family caregivers through:
- Assessment and monitoring
- Planning and problem-solving
- Education and advocacy
- Family caregiver coaching
What are the benefits of using an Aging Life Care Professional?
Aging Life Care services are offered in a variety of settings. Professionals can serve the needs of their clients by providing:
- Personalized and compassionate service – focusing on the individual’s
wants and needs. - Accessibility – care is typically available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Continuity of care – communications are coordinated between family
members, doctors and other professionals, and service providers. - Cost containment – inappropriate placements, duplication of services, and unnecessary hospitalizations are avoided.
- Quality control – Aging Life Care services follow ALCA’s Standards of
Practice and Code of Ethics.
REFERENCES
In 2006, my mother experienced medical and cognitive changes that were going to alter her sense of control and independence. My siblings and I found an amazing Geriatric Care Manager at GAMS who was able to be with Mom when we could not. For the next five years, our caregiver made everything possible.
Merle W.I’m so grateful for the part you played in keeping Mother safe, happy, and healthy. She’s doing well in her new home, saying she transplants easily. Mother could not have lived independently without GAMS, so thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Bonnie H.My aunt couldn’t have had a better person than you looking out for her welfare. She couldn’t have been your easiest client, but you were the best advocate for her. Thank you for your help, suggestions, understanding, time, and caring. And thank you for making her smile.
CathiMy mother’s life was enhanced and enriched by your efforts and your love. And you were a great comfort to me, both in giving me confidence that my mother was in good hands and in serving as my therapist and confessor. You made the last three years so much better for Mom, my wife, and me.
Kirk W.
